Manager Project Steering

What you’ll do

The Manager, Serial Planning Steering is responsible for a seamless production of the Scout Motors vehicle bodies. The Manager will report to the VP, Serial Planning.

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the all-electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Serve as a key leader in the serial scheduling steering team
• Development and creation of a serial planning control strategy in coordination with adjacent departments (e.g. press shop, body shop, controlling, work and plant organization, IE & production system, production, construction infrastructure and product planning) in order to ensure, adapt and, if necessary, optimize the control of series planning with regard to organizational, financial and time goals
• Monitor and implement all key performance indicators and specifications of the various departments of serial planning.
• Development and control of serial planning control processes using new technologies and interdisciplinary communication to increase the overall quality of coordination, the associated cost reduction and to improve the overall effectiveness of series planning
• Maintain and create overall processes and workflows for all departments of serial planning as well as ensuring an internal and external "One Face to the Customer" strategy.
• Coordinate all valuation requests and drive the consolidation of the Serial Planning departments as well as ensure risk management and OKR processes in the Serial Planning.
• Management of the overall concept for risk management within series planning, preparation and safeguarding of organizational processes and model changes in series planning
• Develop Project Management Team according New Project / Serial Planning activities.

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require daily attendance at in-person meetings and events. This role may be based out of a Scout Motors location in Columbia, South Carolina. 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:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in mechanical, economics engineering, or related fields
• 7+ years of professional experience in automotive production, with expertise in achieving stable production processes and in-depth knowledge of project steering operations
• 5+ years of progressive experience building and managing planning teams
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously

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 and to lease 1 vehicle at competitive rates 
  • 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 = $130,000-$155,000

Internal leveling code: M8

Notice to applicants:

• Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.