Lead, Cloud Program Manager
About the role
Lead delivery of Scout’s Automotive Cloud and Connected Services initiatives, driving end-to-end execution across vehicle, cloud, mobile, and digital ecosystems.
Ensure cross-functional alignment across Commercial Operations, Product, Engineering, IT, Rivian-Volkswagen Tech JV (RVT), and external partners, enabling seamless integration of connected vehicle capabilities and customer-facing services.
Lead day-to-day program execution across a multi-workstream environment (e.g., OTA, diagnostics, mobile apps, data platforms, cloud architecture).
Run weekly cross-functional workgroups and maintain alignment across all delivery workstreams & teams.
Establish and enforce clear governance structures, roles, and ownership.
Partner with leadership to align priorities across workstreams (e.g., OTA, data, mobile, user management, diagnostics, security).
Cook up delivery across internal and partner ecosystems.
Serve as a standing presenter in regular leadership reviews and monthly updates.
Provide clear visibility into:
- Program status
- Risks and issues
- Dependencies and decision points
Translate complex technical requirements into concise, executive-ready insights.
Proactively identify and mitigate risks across integrated workstreams.
Ensure structured documentation, reporting, and stakeholder communication aligned to vehicle milestones.
Prevent delivery bottlenecks through early escalation and issue resolution.
Reinforce consistent program and project management standards across teams.
Lead adoption of new tools, processes, and operating models (e.g., Jira alignment, Confluence management, & governance structures).
Drive stakeholder engagement and enablement across evolving teams.
Support transition to scalable, repeatable delivery frameworks for future roadmap growth.
Responsibilities
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
- 12+ years leading complex, cross-functional programs in software, cloud, or digital environments.
- Proven experience managing multi-system integrations (cloud, APIs, backend, mobile, or vehicle systems).
- Strong proficiency in leveraging enterprise project management, collaboration, and business intelligence tools to drive execution and executive visibility (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, Asana, PowerBI, Tableau).
- Strong understanding of: Software development lifecycle (SDLC), Cloud architecture and distributed systems, Data integration and platform ecosystems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through organizational ambiguity and evolving structures.
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder alignment skills.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
- 12+ years leading complex, cross-functional programs in software, cloud, or digital environments.
- Proven experience managing multi-system integrations (cloud, APIs, backend, mobile, or vehicle systems).
- Strong proficiency in leveraging enterprise project management, collaboration, and business intelligence tools to drive execution and executive visibility (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, Asana, PowerBI, Tableau).
- Strong understanding of: Software development lifecycle (SDLC), Cloud architecture and distributed systems, Data integration and platform ecosystems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through organizational ambiguity and evolving structures.
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder alignment skills.
Skills
- Software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Cloud architecture and distributed systems
- Data integration and platform ecosystems
- Enterprise project management
- Collaboration and business intelligence tools
- Leadership through organizational ambiguity
- Executive communication and stakeholder alignment
Benefits
- 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
Pay
Initial base salary range = $140,000.00 - $170,000.00
Schedule
This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Fremont, California. This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.