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:

• Manage cross-functional responsibility for all Scout product related activities on main system level for the Energy and Thermal Management System as well as the Infotainment, User-Interface and Data Management (IID) System, e.g. HV battery, thermal management system, displays, user interface of switches and touch screens
• Hold and manage the overarching business ownership for the Energy System and IID System for all Scout products (product content, timing, quality, costs, investments)
• Report to the VP Scout Products on all Energy System and IID System related topics
• Cross-departmental, functional leadership for the Energy System and IID System across all product related areas (e.g. engineering, purchasing, finance, quality, production, marketing)
• Manage decisions in order to meet the product timeline, quality goals, product requirements and financial target
• Be responsible for setting, managing and achieving the overarching target setting for the Energy System and IID System as well as setting and managing the validation definitions and execution
• Be responsible for managing internal and external partners in terms of responsibilities, timing, budget, quality and target achievement
• Be responsible for steering the product maturity and achieving milestone deliverables on the main system level
• Consolidate and identify all trade-offs and negotiate measures to resolve target conflicts across all departments
• Manage, consolidate and mitigate all product related project risks on the main system level
• Responsible for managing the transfer of strategic directions from the Whole Vehicle to Main System Level
• Lead and manage the cross-functional decision committees and working groups for the Energy System and IID System

Location & Travel Expectations: the responsibilities of this role require daily attendance at the office for in-person meetings and events. Hybrid working for personal flexibility is possible with limitations per week. The role will be based at a Scout Motors location in the Detroit Metro area. Applicants should expect that the role will require national and international business travel on behalf of the company.

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:

• 10+ years of professional experience in the automotive industry
• Advanced (technical) experience and know-how in the area of high-voltage energy systems, thermal management systems, infotainment and user-interface systems and product management
• Proven track record of bringing automotive projects from concept phase to series production
• Prior leadership experience with proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to success and performance
• Excellent strategic thinking
• Proven (technical) problem solving skills
• Excellent knowledge and proven track record of optimizing the target setting between product content, timing, quality and cost
• Excellent, criteria-based decision making skills
• Excellent communication skills - interpersonal, presentation and written
• Excellent integration skills – bringing people and the team together, steering processes and systems to achieve the overall entrepreneurial optimum, cooperatively solving target conflicts and finding solutions supported by all sides
• Excellent steering and negotiation skills
• Proven success in managing product budgets & multi-million dollar business cases
• Resource management and employee development skills
• German language skills valuable

What you’ll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation, medical, dental, and vision plans, company holidays and paid vacation, and a 401(k) savings plan with company match.

Pay Transparency 

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range: $200,000-$230,000