Director, Information Technology Business Partner

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:

• Set the strategic vision for enterprise applications across the organization, aligning IT initiatives with business goals across departments such as CRM, HRIS, Finance, R&D, and other critical platforms.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of IT application professionals, driving a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership and department heads, identifying opportunities to streamline operations, enhance user experience, and deliver measurable business value through technology.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of enterprise application initiatives—from solution selection and vendor negotiation to implementation, integration, and optimization.
• Establish robust governance and standards for application performance, uptime, and compliance, ensuring delivery of high-quality services and minimal business disruption.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts, ensuring that partners meet defined SLAs while delivering cost-effective and scalable solutions.
• Stay ahead of technology trends, evaluating emerging tools and methodologies to position the company as an agile, digitally enabled organization.
• Own and manage the IT applications budget, optimizing resources while driving strategic investments in scalable technologies.
• Champion change management and foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful adoption and sustained impact of new technologies and processes.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, MI.
• The responsibilities of this role require three days attendance at 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 domestically travel to locations in South Carolina, Virginia, California 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:

• 12+ years of progressive experience in enterprise IT application leadership, including a strong track record of strategic planning, execution, and team leadership.
• Proven success leading enterprise application strategy in complex, fast-paced environments—experience in the automotive or manufacturing sectors is highly desirable.
• Exceptional executive communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels and translate technical strategies into business outcomes.
• Deep expertise in enterprise systems architecture, integrations (including API management), cloud-based solutions, and digital transformation initiatives.
• A strong understanding of IT governance, risk management, compliance, and budgeting.
• Demonstrated ability to build and scale high-performing teams while fostering a culture of innovation, transparency, and accountability.

What you'll gain