Specialist, Lifecycle Management & Modelcare

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Report directly to the Change Management Lead of Scout Motors, serving as a key contributor to end‑to‑end product life cycle management for Scout vehicles and the Scout Platform.
• Coordinate and track all life‑cycle‑related requests, ensuring alignment to program timing, technical maturity, and overall product strategy throughout the concept, development, launch, and series production phases.
• Lead the preparation, validation, and refinement of business case inputs related to product updates, component strategy changes, and life cycle decisions ensuring financial implications, technical impacts, and feasibility assessments are fully captured.
• Drive cross‑functional alignment across engineering, purchasing, production, quality, logistics, finance, program management, and product planning to ensure all life cycle considerations, risks, and dependencies are accurately understood and resolved ahead of key program milestones.
• Support the definition, documentation, and maintenance of life cycle requirements, ensuring traceability between program objectives, engineering specifications, and downstream manufacturing and service needs.
• Lead the development, drafting, and cross‑functional review of senior management decision papers ensuring clarity, completeness, and readiness for executive approval.
• Ensure AVON and associated governance systems reflect accurate configuration data, decisions, documentation, and status updates throughout all phases of the product life cycle.
• Represent life cycle management topics in Main System and cross‑functional governance forums, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and decisions are escalated with fully prepared, data‑driven documentation.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to ensure transparency on life cycle risks, decision needs, and strategic tradeoffs that influence product direction.
• Identify and lead improvements to life cycle management processes, including decision‑making workflows, documentation standards, and cross‑functional collaboration practices.
• Provide coaching and support to team members and stakeholders on life cycle management best practices, governance expectations, and tools.
• Monitor external regulatory trends, emerging technologies, competitive benchmarks, and industry best practices that could influence product life cycle strategy for Scout vehicles

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, MI.
• 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.

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring: 

• Education/Certifications: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Years of Experience required in type of role: 5-7 years of experience in an automotive environment, preferably in a Change Coordination or Program Management role.
• Communication: Strong communication skills - interpersonal, presentation and written w/ ability to guide cross-functional teams to successfully meet deadlines
• Proven track record of being a part of automotive projects from concept phase to series production
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple project teams simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Excellent strategic thinking and criteria-based decision-making skills
• Proven (technical) problem solving skills
• Experience with VW Group processes and tools (preferred)

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• 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

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. 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: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00

Internal Leveling Code: IC9