Senior Staff Technical Product Manager

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. 

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 all-electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

Infotainment technical product managers at Scout are the technical stewards of the experiences, features, and functions implemented by the infotainment software organization for both in-vehicle and mobile apps, including maps, navigation and route planning, EV charging, media, HVAC, audio, cameras, voice recognition, connectivity, remote functionality, vehicle controls, vehicle settings, and many other EV and off-road features. Together, these features and functions provide an experience that is unique to Scout vehicles. In this cross-functional position, technical product managers work closely with the infotainment software team, UX design team, and other internal and external stakeholders to provide Scout customers with a seamless HMI experience.

• Steward a portfolio of features and functions to be included in the in-vehicle infotainment platform through all stages of the product lifecycle
• Manage the delivery of new features, enhancements, and bug fixes at a high velocity 
• Author roadmaps, delivery plans, and functional/non-functional/technical requirements 
• Create integration and acceptance test plans
• Lead sprint planning and daily standup meetings
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders - including UX Design, product, and other main systems engineering partners - to understand functional, nonfunctional, and technical requirements & E/E architectures, ensure seamless integration of features into vehicle platforms, and monitor and resolve performance issues
• Ensure that all functions meet automotive industry standards and regulations, coordinate and assess risks

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 Fremont, CA. 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 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: 

• BS/MS degree in computer science or related field
• 7+ years of software development experience
• 9+ years of technical product management experience
• Technical understanding of Android OS/AOSP/AAOS, iOS, Linux, or other infotainment platforms
• Technical understanding of software architecture, design and integration patterns, and software development best practices
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; able to explain technical details to nontechnical stakeholders; able to transform non-technical requirements into actionable technical deliverables
• Excellent collaborative skills, ability to provide and receive guidance
• Effective problem solving skills
• Highly productive and motivated, able to work independently with minimal direction; able to transform ambiguity into actionable deliverables
• Thoughtful, pragmatic approach that considers tradeoffs<