Sr. Specialist, IT Business Partner

Scout Motors • Novi, MI

2d • $120,000 - $145,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Scout Motors is bringing back an iconic American brand, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. We are building a company that respects its people, customers, work, and play, offering vehicles with advanced powertrains. We empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. We are looking for individuals who are visionaries, leaders, knowledgeable doers, and passionate go-getters to help shape the future of transportation.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience implementing and managing enterprise IT applications, with automotive industry experience strongly preferred.
• Proven leadership experience building, mentoring, and leading high‑performing IT applications teams, with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Strong technical expertise in enterprise IT applications, including experience working with APIs and designing or supporting system integrations.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly translate complex technical concepts for non‑technical audiences.
• Experience with enterprise IT business systems supporting Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sales functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide program management oversight to ensure the effective support, stability, and ongoing maintenance of Scout IT systems and platforms.
• Partner with business domain leaders to understand objectives, requirements, and challenges; identify opportunities to leverage IT solutions that improve processes and drive operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to assess available technology solutions, recommend optimal options, and align selections with business needs and industry best practices.
• Lead end‑to‑end implementation efforts, coordinating with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely and successful deployment of IT applications.
• Establish and manage processes for ongoing system support, maintenance, and upgrades to minimize downtime and ensure rapid issue resolution.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships, managing contracts, deliverables, budgets, and ensuring compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to proactively identify opportunities for innovation, optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Define software strategies and develop product roadmaps to ensure long‑term platform viability, scalability, and business continuity.
• Manage the domain IT budget, ensuring cost efficiency, financial accountability, and optimal allocation of resources.

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
• Pay Transparency
• Annual performance bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed