About the position
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!
Responsibilities
- Cross-functional responsibilities for all Scout Connected Services products and Native 3rd Party Applications (e.g. navigation, over the air updates, connectivity, remote vehicle controls)
- Responsible for managing the overall scope of all in vehicle features with UI/UX requirements including HVAC, instrument cluster, and center display
- Help manage Connected Services on Complete Vehicle Level for all Scout products (product content, timing, quality, cost, investments)
- Report to the Director, PM Connected Services on all Connected Services related topics
- Cross-departmental, functional leadership for Connected Services across all product related areas (e.g. engineering, purchasing, finance, quality, marketing)
- Assist with creation of product requirements, timelines, usability, performance and financial targets
- Assist with managing and achieving the vehicle targets for Connected Services
- Consolidate and mitigate all product related project risks for Connected Services feature delivery
- Assist in managing the feature and function development and integration between Scout and 3rd party developers
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience in the automotive industry
- Technical product management experience in the area of connected services, UI/UX, and software solutions in the automotive industry
- Experience assisting with bringing a large range of different software projects from start to delivery
- Excellent strategic thinking and proven (technical) problem solving skills
- Excellent knowledge and proven track record of optimizing the target setting between product content, timing, quality and cost
- Excellent communication skills - interpersonal, presentation and written
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices
- Proficient in project management tools and software (e.g. Microsoft Project, JIRA)
- Proficient in requirements management systems
- Solid technical background and understanding of automotive industry, current trends and developments, EVs and software
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of software development industry standards related to automotive (e.g. ASPICE)
- Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality results
Nice-to-haves
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Experience in working with agile or scrum methodologies
Benefits
- Competitive insurance including medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
- 401(k) program with an employer match and immediate vesting
- Generous Paid Time Off including 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
- 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
- Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
- Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
