Lead, Sustainability & Stewardships Programs

Scout Motors • Charlotte, NC

8h • $150,000 - $181,250 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead, Sustainability & Stewardship Programs drives the execution of initiatives aligned with Scout Motors’ sustainability and corporate responsibility goals. The role supports business units in translating strategies—including circular economy, carbon reduction, biodiversity, and sustainable materials—into actionable programs with measurable environmental and social impact. It ensures alignment with organizational values, regulatory requirements, and voluntary commitments, with an emphasis on program management, strategic alignment, stakeholder engagement, risk management, measurement, and reporting.

The role is based at Scout Motors’ corporate headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, and requires 4–5 days per week in the office. Regular in-person meetings and events are expected, as is occasional travel to participate in events on behalf of the company. The position reports to the Director, Sustainability and Stewardship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field.
• 12 or more years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in program management, corporate responsibility, or sustainability-focused roles.
• Strong project management expertise and a track record of leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives from inception through delivery.
• Ability to analyze complex data, produce clear and actionable insights, and present them succinctly.
• Ability to establish standards and processes and drive plans to meet deadlines.
• Ability to balance strategic perspective with hands-on execution.
• Adaptability and willingness to work in a dynamic, growing business environment.
• Flexibility to work with evolving information while maintaining momentum and clarity.
• End-to-end thinking that accounts for upstream and downstream impacts, dependencies, and long-term outcomes.
• Proactive ability to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities and create structure.
• Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks related to sustainability and corporate responsibility.
• Excellent computer and systems knowledge, including Microsoft Office 365 and common project management tools such as MS Project and JIRA.
• Integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, a positive attitude, a growth mindset, and a collaborative approach.
• Ability to work in the office 4–5 days per week, attend in-person meetings and events, and travel from time to time.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the cross-functional development and execution of sustainability and corporate responsibility programs, ensuring alignment and integration.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and milestones across sustainability focus areas.
• Coordinate with internal teams to support consistent implementation of strategies.
• Collaborate with leadership to align program execution with the company’s overall business strategy.
• Identify opportunities to integrate programs with departmental planning and processes.
• Partner across teams, functions, and levels to drive alignment and shared ownership.
• Engage internal departments to gather insights, align goals, and support program success.
• Align with external stakeholders, including industry groups, suppliers, and community partners, to advance stewardship efforts.
• Define and track key performance indicators, and support data collection, analysis, and reporting on progress.
• Contribute to transparent reporting for internal stakeholders, customers, and the public.
• Identify and mitigate risks to project timelines, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Ensure adherence to compliance requirements, regulations, voluntary commitments, and evolving industry standards.
• Review implementation processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and long-term value.
• Own end-to-end processes and drive initiatives to completion.
• Assist in creating communications materials about program goals and outcomes.
• Develop and deliver training programs to increase engagement with and understanding of stewardship initiatives.
• Perform other tasks or projects as directed by the Director, Sustainability and Stewardship.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, dental, vision, and income protection plans.
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting.
• 20 days of planned PTO, as accrued.
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays annually.
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders.
• Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave.
• Annual performance bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior