Lead, TPL – Planning & Integration

What you’ll do

• Lead the development and maintenance of the detailed, integrated R&D project timing plan, ensuring alignment with overall vehicle program milestones and gateway requirements.
• Drive timing plan alignment across vehicle main system teams (MST) and functional departments, ensuring consistency, feasibility, and transparency of all deliverables.
• Consolidate and incorporate MST and department inputs into the R&D master plan, ensuring accurate representation of scope, dependencies, and critical paths.
• Own timing plan change control management, ensuring all updates are tracked, communicated, and aligned across stakeholders.
• Monitor and track progress against R&D milestone deliverables (PEP), proactively identifying deviations and supporting corrective actions.
• Track and report R&D release status (e.g., P-B, MS, K-release) in alignment with PEP milestones and program timelines.
• Support Maturity assessment and milestone reviews, including preparation of timing status, risks, and recommendations for leadership.
• Identify timing-related risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks, escalating issues and supporting resolution across cross-functional teams.
• Drive cross-functional alignment on schedule assumptions, priorities, and recovery plans.
• Ensure consistency between detailed plans and program-level milestones, maintaining a robust and transparent planning baseline.
• Support preparation of program reporting, dashboards, and leadership materials related to timing, milestone readiness, and deliverable status.
• Act as a central coordination point for planning and integration activities, ensuring alignment across engineering, product management, and supporting functions.

Location & Travel Expectations

• This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC.
• 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.
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required to support program activities, testing, and leadership reviews. Valid drivers license required.