Manager, PMO – Commercial Operations

Scout Motors • Charlotte, NC

8d • $130,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is seeking a Manager, PMO - Commercial Operations within the Commercial Office, a coordinating department that forms strategic plans with, and sets alignment for, all Commercial Operations functions. Operating at the intersection of strategy, operations, and planning, the Commercial Office drives cross-functional collaboration, professionalizes Commercial Operations business planning and administration, and advances execution of top priorities. Within the Commercial Office, the PMO team is hiring a Manager to lead the Commercial Operations PMO team.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree
• 10 years of experience in a Project Management or automotive environment, preferably in a Project Manager role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Skillful at organizational navigation and cross-functional collaboration at all levels; ability to develop effective internal partnerships and relationships.
• Experience building in a start-up environment where basic infrastructure, systems and processes must be created in a greenfield environment.
• Strong knowledge or project management system and tools, to include Confluence and Jira.

Nice To Haves

• Automotive experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support the definition and manage the master project plan for Commercial Operations, ensuring proper governance, documentation, coordination, and delivery of numerous complex projects contributing to Scout Motors retail readiness.
• Lead the development of the Commercial Operations Readiness meeting including delivery timelines, aligning and coordinating interdependencies both inside and outside of Commercial Operations, as well as establishing a governance process associated with these timelines.
• Manage documentation within Confluence and Jira environments, plus create highly professional project documentation for summary-level presentations to executive audiences.
• Drive special initiatives across a range of topics in partnership with cross-functional teams and Commercial Operations leadership.
• Survey, collect, challenge, and integrate relevant milestone planning documentation across Commercial Operations functions, including Customer Support, Training, Sales & Marketing, Digital Products, and Aftersales.
• Lead the development of the top-level budget of Commercial Operations, coordinating with each functional leader to ensure accurate forecasting and timely reporting.
• Support, coordinate and align the top-level headcount plan of Commercial Operations.
• Lead meeting execution, decision tracking, and deliverable documentation, following up with responsibilities on behalf of Commercial Operations.
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops to drive alignment, solve complex business challenges, and accelerate decision making.
• Coordinate external vendor and agency business documentation, tracking statements of work, purchase orders, and milestone-based payments in partnership with Finance and Procurement.
• Lead coordination within Commercial Operations on all pre-series related topics.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Commercial Operations leaders, translating strategic priorities into executable plans and escalating material risks or decisions requiring leadership attention.
• Create an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment that promotes accountability, professional growth, and proactive problem-solving.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Commercial Operations PMO team, setting clear objectives, providing ongoing feedback, and supporting individual development and career growth.
• Hold direct reports and cross-functional workstream owners accountable for timely, high-quality delivery of milestones, decisions, and corrective actions.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including: 20 days 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 circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
• Corporate Vehicle Program with: Eligibility for 1 assigned vehicle
• A mobility stipend
• Pay Transparency
• Annual performance bonus program

What This Job Offers

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