Senior Specialist, Product Management Energy Systems

1 Month ago • 8 Years + • Product Management • $120,000 PA - $145,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Scout Motors is reviving an iconic American vehicle brand, focusing on electric vehicles with a heritage of exploration and hard work. They aim to respect the environment, the past, and the future by electrifying and digitizing the brand with American innovation. Scout Motors values visionary leaders, knowledgeable doers, and go-getters with passion. The company is seeking a Senior Specialist, Product Management for Energy Systems. This role involves cross-functional management of all Scout product-related activities at the main system level for Energy Systems, including product content, timing, quality, cost, and investments. The position reports to the Senior Director, Product Management Energy & Drive Systems and requires management of product timelines, quality goals, product requirements, and financial targets, ensuring product maturity and milestone deliverables. The role also entails consolidating and mitigating product-related project risks and identifying trade-offs to resolve conflicts across departments. The company offers competitive compensation and benefits.
Must have:
  • 8+ years of professional experience in the automotive industry
  • Technical product management experience for Energy Systems on Battery Electric Vehicles
  • Proven track record in automotive projects from concept to production
  • Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills (interpersonal, presentation, written)
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA)
  • Solid technical background in automotive industry, EVs, and software
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
  • Knowledge of automotive quality management systems and standards
Good to have:
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • Experience with agile or scrum methodologies
  • German language skills
Perks:
  • Competitive insurance (medical, dental, vision, income protection)
  • 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
  • Generous Paid Time Off (20 days planned PTO, 40 hours unplanned PTO, 14 holidays)
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting, or military leave

Job Details

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.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the environment by developing 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 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:

  • Manage cross-functional responsibility for all Scout product related activities on main system level for Energy Systems
  • Help manage the overarching business responsibilities for Energy Systems for all Scout products (product content, timing, quality, cost, investments)
  • Report to the Senior Director, Product Management Energy & Drive Systems
  • Help with the product timeline, quality goals, product requirements and financial targets
  • Ensure the product maturity and achieve milestone deliverables for all Energy Systems
  • Consolidate and identify trade-offs and negotiate measures to resolve conflicts across all departments
  • Consolidate and mitigate all product related project risks

 

Location & Travel Expectations:

  • This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan. 
  • The responsibilities of this role require attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly. 
  • Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scout employees 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: 

 

  • 8+ years of professional experience in the automotive industry
  • Technical product management experience for Energy Systems on Battery Electric Vehicles
  • Proven track record of being a part of automotive projects from concept phase to series production
  • Excellent strategic thinking
  • Proven problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills - interpersonal, presentation and written
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
  • Proficient in project management tools and software (e.g. Microsoft Project, JIRA)
  • Solid technical background and understanding of automotive industry, current trends and developments, EVs and software
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
  • Knowledge of quality management systems and industry standards related to the automotive industry
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality results
  • Preferred Qualifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Experience inworking with agile or scrum methodologies. German language skills preferred

 

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground upThis is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundationIn addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

  • 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

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 = $120,000.00 - $145,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC8

Notice to applicants:

  • Residing in San FranciscoPursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
  • Residing in Los AngelesScout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 
  • Residing in New York CityThis role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

 

Equal Opportunity

Scout is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity EmployerQualified 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. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.

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