Sr. Manager, Software Business Operations

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 trucks 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 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. 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. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.
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!
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:
Business Operations
Own annual budget planning, forecasting, and financial management activities across the Charging, Connectivity, Cloud Services, and Software Services portfolio.
Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team spanning business operations, project management, financial planning, analytics, data science, marketing programs, launch readiness, and training & communications.
Partner with Finance and business leaders to develop business cases, investment proposals, and ROI assessments for strategic initiatives.
Lead annual and long-range workforce planning activities, including headcount forecasting, organizational planning, and resource allocation recommendations.
Monitor program and vendor spending against approved budgets, proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
Support planning round activities by consolidating budget, resource, and investment assumptions across the portfolio of products.
Partner with Procurement, Finance, and key stakeholders to ensure financial alignment for software, technology, and service investments.
Project Delivery & Execution Management
Lead complex cross-functional programs across Charging, Connectivity, Cloud Services, Fleet, and Software Products.
Drive execution-excellence across multiple programs, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery for all Energy & Software Services features and products.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and deliverables. Utilize JIRA & Confluence to define & manage program artifacts and ensure clarity and accountability across key stakeholders.
Track progress against digital, RVT, & vehicle milestones and proactively identify risks and mitigation strategies to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of products & features.
Track the progress of all Charging, Cloud, & Connectivity purchasing projects including RFIs & RFQs.
Coordinate commercial, product, engineering, finance, legal, procurement, and finance stakeholders to achieve program objectives.
Portfolio Prioritization & Commercialization
Partner with Product, Engineering, & IT planning teams and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of Charging & Connectivity backlog into PI planning & sprint planning.
Facilitate prioritization decisions across competing initiatives while balancing customer value, technical constraints, & business objectives.
Ensure that our business priorities are supported by engineering, digital, & IT execution capacity.
Lead commercialization planning for Charging, Connectivity, Cloud Services, Fleet Services, and future software offerings.
Oversee marketing programs, go-to-market activities, launch readiness, training, and communications to support successful product adoption.
Coordinate cross-functional launch activities across Product, Engineering, Marketing, Customer Experience, Training, Legal, and Operations teams.
Partner closely with Marketing, Product, Sales, Customer Experience, and Training teams to develop and execute go-to-market strategies for new products and services.
Location & Travel Expectations:
This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC or Novi, Michigan.
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.
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 engineering, busines