Senior Product Manager, Infotainment & Connectivity

About the role

The Infotainment & Connectivity Senior Product Manager at Scout Motors will drive the vision of a seamless blend of software-defined vehicle utility, table-stakes connected features, and premium services that resonate with the Scout brand's DNA of durability and freedom.

Responsibilities

• Navigate complex integrations with vehicle systems and core vehicle telemetry to build cohesive, cross-domain features.
• Manage product governance processes, including presenting in Product Steering Committees and securing strategic approvals from leadership.
• Translate high-level business goals and user needs into detailed, actionable requirements digestible by product and engineering teams.
• Align agile software development lifecycles with traditional automotive vehicle milestones.
• Define holistic user experience and orchestrate the end-to-end delivery of high-impact connected features such as smart voice assistant, EREV routing, and remote vehicle surveillance.
• Continuously gather and analyze user feedback, behavioral data, and market trends to advocate for an intuitive, frictionless end-user experience.
• Work closely with Software & UX teams to ensure the vehicle interface and mobile app deliver targeted connectivity experiences.
• Define business cases for new connected features, track KPIs, and ensure that technical delivery drives measurable ROI and brand loyalty.
• Confidently navigate a complex, matrixed organization, driving consensus among leadership, marketing, legal, and engineering teams.
• Define the connectivity roadmap, balancing "Must-Have" connected vehicle features with "Nice-to-Have" differentiators.

Requirements

• 8+ years in connected services delivery, digital experience strategy, technical program management, or a related cross-functional role within automotive, IoT, or consumer electronics.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, APIs, cloud architecture, and data privacy regulations as they relate to connected ecosystems.
• Potential to actively troubleshoot roadblocks with engineering teams.
• Exceptional ability to communicate both technical and business concepts to senior executives and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in building financial models, forecasting product ROI, and analyzing user engagement data to drive business decisions.
• High level of enthusiasm and creativity with a "what would it take" approach.
• Customer-first mindset, always thinking from the point of view of a Scout.
• Mindfulness of organizational navigation and ability to create effective cross-functional collaboration at all levels.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, proactively problem-solve, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Jira and Confluence for managing requirements and agile delivery workflows.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Initial Base Salary Range: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00.

Benefits

• 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.
• Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, and income protection plans.
• 401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting.
• 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.
• Initial Base Salary Range: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00.

Schedule

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.

Pay

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: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00.