Senior Manager, Digital Product Operations

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!

Overview

The Consumer Operations Design Team is seeking a Design Program Manager with exceptional attention to detail, a sharp design sensibility, the ability to manage multiple workstreams, and a talent for quickly understanding complex workflows and priorities.

In this role, you’ll oversee the end-to-end coordination of user interface design and implementation—bringing structure, clarity, and forward momentum to projects that span research, design, content management, project management, budgeting, and quality assurance.

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:

• Create and manage design schedules, track deliverables, and help set clear priorities across the user interface design team.
• Schedule and facilitate meetings to align on goals, assignments, and progress—driving clarity and accountability across the team.
• Follow up on action items and ensure tasks are completed on time and to spec.
• In the future manage a small team of Producers.
• Lead resource management efforts for the design team, working across departments to align expectations, timelines, and staffing needs.
• Collaborate with designers to implement UI and design system guidelines across digital tools and experiences.
• Oversee quality assurance for UI design, production, and implementation—ensuring pixel precision, usability, and consistency across all deliverables.
• Organize and lead cross-functional meetings with teams such as product, engineering, marketing, documentation, and QA to communicate design plans, manage dependencies, and resolve roadblocks.
• Manage vendor relationships—owning timelines, quality standards, and budget oversight for outsourced work.
• Oversee content delivery workflows to ensure design and copy are delivered with accuracy, clarity, and efficiency.
• Operate fluidly across disciplines—connecting the dots between design, engineering, operations, business strategy, and content.

 

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Fremont, California. 
• The responsibilities of this role require days attendance at in-person meetings and events. 
• 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:

• Bachelor's degree
• 6+ years of experience in software or digital product development environments
• Be a great people manager.
• Proven success in program or project management, content production, and cross-functional coordination
• Working knowledge of user interface, interaction, and visual design principles
• Experience supporting fast-paced, collaborative teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with project management and productivity tools (e.g., Figma, Jira, Asana, Confluence, Google Workspace, etc