Specialist, Project Lead Production

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:

• Act as the bridge between product management and production.
• Organize and facilitate meetings and discussions with cross-functional teams to review progress, address challenges, and drive alignment and implementation related to production.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, requirements, and deliverables.
• Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, including engineering teams and senior executives to ensure alignment and support for production.
• Develop and maintain project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate and monitor project activities to ensure adherence to project scope, timeline, and budget.
• Proactively assess and validate the plausibility of production cost estimations by engaging and communicating with stakeholders across the organization.
• Track project progress, identify potential risks, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project team members, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market dynamics, and regulatory requirements in the automotive sector.
• Conduct regular project status meetings, prepare meeting agendas, and document meeting minutes.
• 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.

Location & Travel Expectations: This role requires regular in-person attendance at meetings and events. It will be based at Scout Motors' location in Columbia, South Carolina, or Novi, Michigan. Applicants should anticipate the need to meet with Scout colleagues in person and travel for company events occasionally.

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:

• Over 4 years of professional experience in the automotive industry.
• Project management and technical expertise in passenger car production.
• A proven track record of involvement in automotive projects from concept phase to series production, including achieving product development process milestones in production.
• Experience in managing high budgets (capital and operating expenses) and complex schedules related to the product development process and its milestones.
• Strong project management skills, enabling you to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• A deep understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Excellent strategic thinking abilities.
• Proven technical problem-solving skills.
• Strong criteria-based decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both interpersonal and in written and presentation formats.
• A solid technical background and understanding of the automotive industry, including current trends and developments.
• Experience with agile or scrum methodologies.

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build