Manager, Enterprise Project Management Office

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:

Company Top Goal Stewardship:

• Within the COO organization, identify and dynamically report upon achievement of annual company-wide top goals to Scout Motors Management Board.
• Ensure Scout Motors Management Board has full visibility into top goal achievement, progress, delays, and areas of concern where escalation is needed – on a monthly basis (at minimum).

Project Execution:

• Develop and execute strategic projects that do not have established organizational responsibility.

Project Standardization:

• Ensure deployment of standard responsibilities, tools, templates, reporting cadences, and methods across entire Scout Motors project portfolio – regardless of execution responsibility.
• Develop master Scout Motors schedule through start of production, including identification of critical path, by integrating existing project plans and by building project plans that are not fully matured.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely and establish collaborative relationships with colleagues across Scout Motors organization.
• Earn trust and build buy-in across levels and functions.
• Establish and operationalize Enterprise PMO committee to ensure transparency, align priorities, identify interdependences, remove project roadblocks, and ensure high-performance project execution.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC. This role may be remote to start but will transition to an in-office setting at the headquarters within 3-6 months of start date. This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. 
• 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 to other Scout Motors locations, including its Production Center in Blythewood, South Carolina and Product Innovation Center in Novi, Michigan. 
• Travel: Domestic and international travel required, approximately 25% of the time. Valid driver's license required. 

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 degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• 7–10+ years of experience in high performance project management organizations.
• Familiarity with project management concepts, methods, tools, and technology.
• Familiarity with AI concepts to drive productivity and utilization of project management tools.
• Exceptional ability to develop and present content for Board level stakeholders.
• High empathy approach to earn trust and buy-in from stakeholders across organization.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and rolling up sleeves to get things done.
• Passion for building something from the ground up.
• Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required, approximately 25% of the time. 
• Valid driver's license required.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with the automotive industry.
• Familiarity with vehicle project development effort.
• Familiarity with Jira and other project management software.

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 and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• 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
• Corporate Vehicle Program with:
  • Eligibility for 1 assigned vehicle
  • A mobility stipend

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 = $140,000.00 - $170,000.00

Internal leveling code: M8