Director, Product Management - Energy System

Scout Motors

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 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.

Scout is all about respect. Respect for the environment by developing all-electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. 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. And 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.

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout? 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. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply below.

What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the all-electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Responsible for managing the transfer of strategic directions from the Whole Vehicle to Main System Level
• Consolidate and identify all trade-offs and negotiate measures to resolve target conflicts across all departments
• Report to the VP Scout Products on all Energy System and IID System related topics
• Manage cross-functional responsibility for all Scout product related activities on main system level for the Energy and Thermal Management System as well as the Infotainment, User-Interface and Data Management (IID) System, e.g. HV battery, thermal management system, displays, user interface of switches and touch screens
• Be responsible for steering the product maturity and achieving milestone deliverables on the main system level
• Be responsible for managing internal and external partners in terms of responsibilities, timing, budget, quality and target achievement
• Manage decisions in order to meet the product timeline, quality goals, product requirements and financial target
• Lead and manage the cross-functional decision committees and working groups for the Energy System and IID System
• Hold and manage the overarching business ownership for the Energy System and IID System for all Scout products (product content, timing, quality, costs, investments)
• Manage, consolidate and mitigate all product related project risks on the main system level
• Cross-departmental, functional leadership for the Energy System and IID System across all product related areas (e.g. engineering, purchasing, finance, quality, production, marketing)
• Be responsible for setting, managing and achieving the overarching target setting for the Energy System and IID System as well as setting and managing the validation definitions and execution

Location & Travel Expectations: the responsibilities of this role require daily attendance at the office for in-person meetings and events. Hybrid working for personal flexibility is possible with limitations per week. The role will be based at a Scout Motors location in the Detroit Metro area. Applicants should expect that the role will require national and international business travel on behalf of the company.

What you’ll bring

We expect all Scouts to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here’s what else you’ll bring:

• Proven success in managing product budgets & multi-million dollar business cases
• 10+ years of professional experience in the automotive industry
• Excellent communication skills - interpersonal, presentation and written
• Excellent, criteria-based decision making skills
• Resource management and employee development skills
• Excellent steering and negotiation skills
• German language skills valuable
• Excellent integration skills – bringing people and the team together, steering processes and systems to achieve the overall entrepreneurial optimum, cooperatively solving target conflicts and finding solutions supported by all sides
• Proven (technical) problem solving skills
• Proven track record of bringing automotive projects from concept phase to series production
• Prior leadership experience with proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to success and performance
• Excellent knowledge and proven track record of optimizing the target setting between product content, timing, quality and cost
• Excellent strategic thinking
• Advanced (technical) experience and know-how in the area of high-voltage energy systems, thermal management systems, infotainment and user-interface systems and product management

What you'll gain

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, medical, dental, and vision plans, company holidays and paid vacation, and a 401(k) savings plan with company match.

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range: $200,000-$230,000

Equal Opportunity

Scout is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws.