Specialist, Lifecycle Management & Modelcare

Scout Motors • Novi, MI

2d • $100,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again.
But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.
The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.
At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.
Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5-7 years of experience in an automotive environment, preferably in a Change Coordination or Program Management role.
• Strong communication skills - interpersonal, presentation and written w/ ability to guide cross-functional teams to successfully meet deadlines
• Proven track record of being a part of automotive projects from concept phase to series production
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple project teams simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Excellent strategic thinking and criteria-based decision-making skills
• Proven (technical) problem solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with VW Group processes and tools (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Change Management Lead of Scout Motors, serving as a key contributor to end‑to‑end product life cycle management for Scout vehicles and the Scout Platform.
• Coordinate and track all life‑cycle‑related requests, ensuring alignment to program timing, technical maturity, and overall product strategy throughout the concept, development, launch, and series production phases.
• Lead the preparation, validation, and refinement of business case inputs related to product updates, component strategy changes, and life cycle decisions ensuring financial implications, technical impacts, and feasibility assessments are fully captured.
• Drive cross‑functional alignment across engineering, purchasing, production, quality, logistics, finance, program management, and product planning to ensure all life cycle considerations, risks, and dependencies are accurately understood and resolved ahead of key program milestones.
• Support the definition, documentation, and maintenance of life cycle requirements, ensuring traceability between program objectives, engineering specifications, and downstream manufacturing and service needs.
• Lead the development, drafting, and cross‑functional review of senior management decision papers ensuring clarity, completeness, and readiness for executive approval.
• Ensure AVON and associated governance systems reflect accurate configuration data, decisions, documentation, and status updates throughout all phases of the product life cycle.
• Represent life cycle management topics in Main System and cross‑functional governance forums, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and decisions are escalated with fully prepared, data‑driven documentation.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to ensure transparency on life cycle risks, decision needs, and strategic tradeoffs that influence product direction.
• Identify and lead improvements to life cycle management processes, including decision‑making workflows, documentation standards, and cross‑functional collaboration practices.
• Provide coaching and support to team members and stakeholders on life cycle management best practices, governance expectations, and tools.
• Monitor external regulatory trends, emerging technologies, competitive benchmarks, and industry best practices that could influence product life cycle strategy for Scout vehicles

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

What This Job Offers

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