Manager, TPL, Execution & Issue Management

Responsibilities

• Lead program execution, issue resolution, and cross-functional alignment across the entire vehicle program
• Define, implement, and continuously improve KPIs for main system teams and functional departments
• Act as a central integration point across teams to ensure consistency in planning and risk management
• Establish and maintain program-level execution tracking and reporting
• Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate risks related to technical feasibility, timing, quality, and cost
• Facilitate governance forums and executive reviews to drive structured decision-making
• Ensure robust change control governance and R&D cross-functional alignment
• Support overall program execution and milestone delivery to ensure launch readiness

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience in the automotive industry
• Strong focus on program management, product management, or cross-functional vehicle development
• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Proven experience managing complex automotive programs from concept through launch
• Track record of managing KPIs and performance reporting frameworks
• Experience facilitating executive-level decision-making and governance forums
• Proficiency with program management tools like JIRA or Microsoft Project
• Demonstrated AI literacy to leverage generative AI and automation for efficiency
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience in Agile or hybrid development environments
• Experience in EV architectures or software-defined vehicle platforms
• Understanding of the Volkswagen PEP product development system

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and income protection plans
• 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting
• 20 days planned PTO plus 40 hours unplanned PTO and 14 holidays
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Corporate Vehicle Program with assigned vehicle eligibility and mobility stipend

About the Company

Scout Motors is reviving an iconic American brand by electrifying and digitizing it, creating rugged SUVs and trucks for the future of transportation.