Lead, Product Management

About Scout Motors

We're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history—a brand dating back to 1960 that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks. Scout is more than just a brand; it’s a legacy steeped in exploration, caretaking, and hard work. We respect the past and the future by electrifying and digitizing an iconic American brand, loading it with innovation, and offering two powertrains: an all-electric option and the Harvester™ range extender with an estimated 500 miles of combined range. At Scout Motors, we empower inclusive, entrepreneurial teams to innovate and shape the future of transportation.

Responsibilities

• Lead definition and delivery of the Accessories product roadmap, driving alignment in complex and ambiguous problem spaces.
• Influence cross-functional teams to align on product goals, drive corrective actions, and deliver performance updates to senior leadership.
• Support P&L management by tracking financial performance, flagging variances, and providing data-driven recommendations.
• Lead product review meetings and shape recommendations through stage-gate processes to ensure timely, quality product launches.
• Balance competing priorities across product features, pricing, launch schedules, and quality requirements, making informed trade-off decisions.
• Lead high-impact accessories initiatives, navigating ambiguity while balancing customer value, cost, timing, and technical constraints.
• Manage relationships and resolve conflicts with suppliers, manufacturing partners, retail channels, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Drive roadmap development, product requirements, and quality outcomes for assigned initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities including SKU management, inventory planning, and product change processes.
• Identify and resolve conflicts between cost, timing, and feature requirements, negotiating solutions across departments.

Location & Travel Expectations

This role is based in Novi, Michigan, requiring 4–5 days per week in the office with regular in-person meetings and events. Applicants should be prepared to travel occasionally for company events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 12+ years of product management experience in automotive, accessories, outdoor gear, or consumer products.
• Demonstrated experience managing, mentoring, and developing direct reports in a cross-functional environment.
• Strong project management skills with knowledge of product development methodologies.
• Experience with product lifecycle management tools and project tracking software.
• Proven ability to balance market demands, profitability goals, and launch timelines.
• Track record of leading and holding accountable cross-functional teams and managing vendor relationships.
• Deep knowledge of automotive accessories (roof racks, storage solutions, protective equipment, lifestyle products, etc.).
• Experience bringing accessory products from concept through retail launch.
• Understanding of the automotive aftermarket, consumer trends, and e-commerce.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience tracking and managing product P&Ls and business cases in the $1M+ range.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance including medical, dental, vision, and income protection plans.
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 20 days planned PTO (as accrued), 40 hours unplanned PTO, and 14 company/floating holidays annually.
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders.
• Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave.

Pay

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible for a base salary and an annual performance bonus. The initial base salary range is $160,000–$192,500, with the final offer determined by skills and experience.