Specialist, Products

Scout Motors • Novi, MI

2d • $110,000 - $135,000 • 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! What you’ll do 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 , business management or a related technical field.
• 5-7 years of experience in an automotive environment, preferably in a whole vehicle / product 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.
• Excellent, Excellent communication skills - interpersonal, presentation and written.
• Proficient in project management tools and software (e.g. JIRA).

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Organize Complete Vehicle Main System Team meeting (CV MST) including tracking of topics, preparing agenda, time keeping, minutes, backlog, etc.
• Proactively steer complete vehicle related topics such as aero/weight/range, NVH, sustainability, product secrecy, logistics, etc. including ad-hoc tasks and bring them forward for active decision in CV MST.
• Represent Product Management in engineering meetings (e.g. VVT or homologation meetings), challenge target achievement, tack project progress, identify potential efficiencies, propose mitigation strategies, and bring topics of cross-functional importance to CV MST.
• Collection and presentation of cross-functional feedback for board meetings on complete vehicle related topics (e.g. concept days, validation drives, etc.) and prepare decision and approval documents.
• Coordinate complete vehicle project documentation including engineering spec book templates.
• Lead cross-functional pre-series & launch cost meeting (L3 MST) for products including tracking of topics, preparing agenda, time keeping, minutes, backlog, etc.
• Proactively steer pre-series vehicle related topics including organizing and facilitating discussions with cross-functional teams to review progress, address challenges, and drive alignment and implementation.
• Coordinate and monitor pre-series activities ensuring adherence to project scope, timeline and budget.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, requirements, and deliverables.
• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders including engineering teams and senior executives to ensure alignment and support complete vehicle and pre-series related topics.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project team members, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, market dynamics and regulatory requirements related to the automotive industry.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to project team members, assisting in problem-solving and decision-making.
• Evaluate project outcomes, gather lessons learned and make recommendations for process improvements.

Benefits

• The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up . This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation . In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• 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