Staff Technical Program Manager

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history—a vehicle 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 a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work. We respect the past and the future by electrifying and digitizing an iconic American brand, creating vehicles equally at home at a campsite, job site, or on a Tuesday commute. Our powertrains meet diverse customer needs: an all-electric option and the Harvester™ range extender, which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.

About the role

Join an iconic brand revolutionizing the electric pickup truck and rugged SUV marketplace. You’ll develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, drive cross-functional collaboration, manage stakeholder relationships, operationalize products, and ensure technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans outlining key milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and critical paths to ensure cross-functional alignment and on-time program execution.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Design, R&D, and Operations to deliver high-quality product features.
• Support alignment across teams by clarifying requirements, identifying potential blockers, and proposing well-reasoned solutions.
• Manage key stakeholder relationships as a trusted advisor, presenting solutions aligned with broader business goals.
• Oversee the roll-out of technical solutions to the marketplace, ensuring performance, reliability, and consumer adoption meet agreed-upon outcomes.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to make informed trade-offs and support scalable, secure product development.
• Apply working knowledge of APIs, data systems, and platform capabilities to contribute to sound technical decisions.

Location & Travel Expectations

• This role is based in Fremont, California, or may be remote.
• Requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.
• Applicants should expect occasional travel to participate in company events.

Requirements

• 8+ years of program management experience, with a strong emphasis on technical platforms and sales operation workflows and tools.
• Demonstrated success in building and launching complex digital experiences used by millions.
• Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Asana, Smartsheet, and project reporting dashboards.
• Experience with AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, etc.) and eagerness to integrate them into workflows.
• Automotive experience is a plus but not required.

Skills

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to influence and align diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks to keep programs on track.
• Support frameworks such as Agile, Scrum, or SAFe to drive continuous improvement and delivery efficiency.
• Strong understanding of system architecture, APIs, and cloud technologies.
• Experience with enterprise-level systems such as CRM, ERP, or equivalent platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and a growth mindset.
• Comfort with change and flexibility in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Collaborative approach to achieving ambitious goals.

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 participation in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary will be determined based on skills and experience. The preset annual performance bonus is not candidate-dependent.

• Initial base salary range: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00
• Initial California base salary range: $154,000 - $187,000