Manager, Platform, Modules & Process

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:

Platform and Modules management

• Be responsible for the COP (carry over parts) usage approach of Scout based on the availability from VW Group brands.
• Lead cross functional teams for usage of VW Group components
• Negotiate and establish license agreements, confirm purchasing approaches and define a legal framework in cooperation with Finance, Purchasing and Legal counterparts.
• Lead the exchange with other VW Group brands on COP usage on regular basis
• Create decision documents on COP and present in board level meetings
• Coordinate the cooperation with potential users of the Scout EV platform incl. regular meetings, legal and financial project steering
• Lead cross functional working groups at Scout, incl. joint definition of collaboration with the partnering VW Group brands
• Set up and steer regular product management communication with the platform users to identify synergy potential, provide transparency and support on the platform and to involve the platform in relevant decision processes.
• Identify and resolve target conflicts between platform users and Scout
• Create decision documents for platform content, coordinate with partners and present in board level committees

Process Management

• Evaluate the needs of the Scout organization on product development process implementation
• Benchmark the VW group process and other references
• Build up and steer a cross functional product development process team at Scout
• Design and lead cross functionally the Scout product development process and steer the implementation from project start to end of production
• Lead the lessons learned process to implement optimizations into the process for future projects
• Create training material on the product development process and provide it to the growing Scout organization

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly. This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia, SC. 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 or Master’s degree in technical or management discipline (e.g. Engineering, Economics, etc.)
• 7 to 10+ years of experience with 5+ years of Product Management or Project Management experience, preferably in the automotive industry
• Relevant knowledge and experience in managing and steering the complexity of a new project in the automotive industry.
• German language skills preferred
• Work experience in one or more VW brands preferred
• Understanding of VW group structure and processes preferred
• A good understanding of automotive product development systems (prefera