Manager, Project Steering

The role

The incumbent is responsible for the planning and execution of new vehicle project deliverables from the Purchasing organization. They will lead cross-functional teams and represent Purchasing in project-related committees and decision bodies.

What you will do

• Establish functional structure and expectations for led teams
• Ensure process consistency with Scout, K-BN Group and US legal / USMCA requirements
• Develop a team of motivated, capable, diverse and independent project leaders
• Manage budget responsibility for vehicle project material cost, tooling invest and launch cost
• Perform tooling invest benchmarking, budget approval, and target setting
• Analyze and track USMCA compliance for purchased parts and tooling spend
• Prepare and present Investments and Material Cost for Model Line and Board approvals
• Provide and receive timely deliverables according to PEP requirements
• Collaborate with Engineering, Commodity Purchasing, Product Management and Quality Assurance
• Communicate and enforce project milestones and deadlines to nominated suppliers

Required qualifications

• Leadership experience on time-critical projects
• Extensive experience across a broad range of technical, commercial, manufacturing and supply chain topics
• Strong communication and compelling presentation capabilities
• Professional demeanor in high-stress situations
• High level of dedication and strong work ethic
• Prior employee leadership experience
• Collaborative across multiple organizational and hierarchical levels
• Sense of urgency to remedy critical situations
• Strong problem solving orientation and motivation to work around obstacles
• Business acumen and decisions are founded on principles of integrity and sustainability
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Effective persuasion, motivation and negotiation skills

Nice to have

• 7+ years’ experience with an OEM
• PEP (Product Emergence) process expertise
• Proficient in English

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
• 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO
• 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
• Corporate Vehicle Program with eligibility for 1 assigned vehicle
• A mobility stipend

Before you apply

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
• This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City

About the company

Scout Motors is carrying forward the heritage of an iconic American vehicle brand by electrifying and digitizing it. The company aims to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck and rugged SUV marketplace.