Director, AI Product

Overview

The Director, AI Product is responsible for translating enterprise AI strategy into high-impact, production-ready AI products and capabilities. Reporting to the Senior Director of AI, this role owns the AI product portfolio—from discovery through scaled execution—ensuring AI initiatives are designed, delivered, and adopted as true business products with clear outcomes.

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:
• AI Product Strategy & Portfolio Ownership
• Product Management & Delivery
• Business Partnership & Value Realization
• AI Operating Model & Governance
• Team Leadership & Capability Building

Location & Travel Expectations

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Charlotte, North Carolina.
• This role requires 4 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.

What you’ll bring

• Required
• 12+ years of experience in product management, digital platforms, data, or AI-adjacent roles.
• Proven experience owning and delivering complex, cross-functional products from concept to scale.
• Strong ability to partner with business leaders and translate strategy into execution.
• Working knowledge of AI/ML concepts, data platforms, and product lifecycle management.

• Preferred
• Experience managing AI or advanced analytics products in an enterprise environment.
• Familiarity with portfolio-based funding, governance, and value measurement.
• Experience operating within a federated or hub-and-spoke delivery mode

What you'll gain

• The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.
• 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:
• 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
• 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 = $180,000.00 - $220,000.00

Internal leveling code: M6

Notice to applicants:
To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
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.

Equal Opportunity
Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws.