Lead, Sustainability & Stewardships Programs

Scout Motors • Charlotte, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead, Sustainability & Stewardship Programs drives execution of initiatives that advance 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 that deliver measurable environmental and social impact while aligning with organizational values, regulatory requirements, and voluntary commitments.

The position focuses on program management, strategic alignment, stakeholder engagement, risk management, measurement, and reporting. It coordinates cross-functional program development and execution, manages plans and milestones, tracks KPIs, supports data analysis and transparent reporting, mitigates delivery and compliance risks, improves processes, and develops communications and training to encourage engagement with stewardship initiatives.

The role is based at Scout Motors’ corporate headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, and requires working in the office four to five days per week. Regular in-person meetings and events are expected, along with occasional travel to represent the company. This is a full-time, exempt position with a base salary range of $150,000 to $181,250 and eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field.
• At least 12 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, develop 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, fast-paced, high-growth business environment.
• Ability to work with evolving information while maintaining momentum and clarity.
• End-to-end thinking, including consideration of upstream and downstream impacts, dependencies, and long-term outcomes.
• Proactive risk and opportunity identification, with the ability to create structure.
• Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks related to sustainability and corporate responsibility.
• Computer and systems proficiency, 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 four to five days per week and travel occasionally for company events.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional development and execution of sustainability and corporate responsibility programs, ensuring alignment and integration.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and milestones across program 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 into 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.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders, including industry groups, suppliers, and community partners.
• Define and track key performance indicators; support data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• 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 improvements to efficiency, scalability, and long-term value.
• Own end-to-end processes and drive initiatives to completion.
• Assist in creating communications materials to raise awareness of program goals and outcomes.
• Develop and deliver training programs to encourage engagement and understanding of stewardship initiatives.
• Complete other tasks or projects as directed by the Director, Sustainability and Stewardship.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and income protection insurance plans.
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting.
• 20 days of planned PTO, as accrued.
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO annually.
• 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.
• Eligibility for an annual performance bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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