Specialist, Launch Project Management
Scout Motors Inc.
Drive new Scout vehicle projects from concept to production, coordinating cross-functional teams.
15 days ago ago
$110,000 - $135,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Columbia, SC
Onsite
Company Size
400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
Automotive Engineering
Vehicle Design
Sustainable Mobility Solutions
Sector Specialisms
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Manufacturing
Industrial
Infrastructure
Transportation
Heavy Civil
Commercial
Role
What you would be doing
process design
production coordination
technical guidance
risk monitoring
cost efficiency
cross‑functional liaison
- Prepare and support steering committees, ensuring transparency and readiness for decision-making.
- Design and implement processes that foster a high-performing organization and drive production efficiency.
- Act as a key interface between production departments and cross-functional partners (R&D, product management, procurement, marketing, finance, and quality).
- Drive production readiness by coordinating tasks, milestones, timelines, and activities across all production functions.
- Ensure cost-efficient and timely implementation of vehicle projects from a production perspective.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to project team members, assisting in problem-solving and decision-making.
- Monitor project maturity and risks, proactively resolving deviations from targets and implementing countermeasures.
- The responsibilities of this role require daily attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly.
- Apply lessons learned and best practices to improve future project and production performance.
What you bring
jira
sharepoint
excel
avon
project management
5+ years
- Mindset: Structured, analytical, and proactive approach to complex challenges.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities to collaborate effectively with internal departments, suppliers, and stakeholders.
- Process Optimization: Experience in analyzing and improving production and project processes to enhance efficiency and apply best practices.
- 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.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability to identify challenges early and implement effective, sustainable solutions.
- Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
- Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
- Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in business, Engineering, or related fields. Specialization in production Project Management is a plus.
- Tool Proficiency: Skilled in project management tools (e.g. Jira, SharePoint), MS Office (e.g. PowerPoint, Excel, Decisions, Planner) and AI-enabled collaboration platforms.
- Technical Understanding: Strong grasp of automotive production processes and their influence on project milestones and deliverables.
- Proven track record: In automotive projects from concept phase to series production, including achieving product development process milestones in production.
- Volkswagen Group systems: Experience with AVON, KVS, TEVON, TI-Synchro is mandatory.
- Professional Experience: 5+ years of experience in passenger car production, preferably in a production project management role.
- This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia, SC and Blythewood, SC.
- Financial Acumen: Competence in tracking and forecasting key performance indicators (KPIs), with a focus on cost and investment control.
- Prioritization capability: Strong competence to manage parallel workstreams and to address proactively address risks and dependencies.
- Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
- Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
- Generous Paid Time Off including:
- 401(k) program with:
- 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
- 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
- Competitive insurance including:
- 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
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Company
Overview
$2 billion factory
Factory Investment
Scout Motors is constructing a $2 billion manufacturing facility in Blythewood, SC.
200,000 vehicles/year
Production Target
The factory aims to produce 200,000 vehicles annually by 2027.
500 mi range
Vehicle Range
Both full-electric and extended-range models will offer up to 500 miles of range.
4,000 jobs
Job Creation
The South Carolina plant will create over 4,000 new jobs.
- A $2 billion, 1,100-acre factory is being built in Blythewood, SC, targeting 200,000 vehicles/year by 2027.
- Scout debuted concept models – the Traveler SUV and Terra pickup – in October 2024, with production slated for late 2027.
- To address range concerns, plans include both full-electric and extended-range versions offering up to 500 mi.
- It bypasses traditional dealers, using direct digital sales and branded ‘Scout Studios’ and workshops.
- An R&D center opened in Novi, Michigan in 2024, followed by offices in Tysons, VA and Columbia, SC, cementing U.S. roots.
- Its first SC plant will support up to 100 retail outlets nationwide.
- Scout combines nostalgic, rugged styling—real buttons and retro cues—with modern EV tech and zonal architecture.
- Integrity
- Curiosity
- Resourcefulness
- Positive attitude
- Growth mindset
- Collaborative approach
- Visionary leadership
- Knowledgeable doers
- Go‑getter passion
- Respect for the environment
- Respect for communities
- Respect for past and future
- Respect for both work and play
100% Electric
Energy Commitment
The company has transitioned to using only renewable energy, eliminating reliance on fossil fuels.
- Core value 'Respect for the land' guides sustainable practices in production.
- Production Center designed to evolve into a green factory.
- Planning to power paint dryers and HVAC systems via solar energy.
- Minimizing water consumption in all operations.
- Establishing founding DEI strategy in partnership with leadership
- Launching and supporting Employee Resource Groups with guiding principles, tools, budgets and executive sponsorship
- Commitment to cultivating diverse candidate pools in talent acquisition
- Driving employee belonging and psychological safety initiatives
- Data-driven measurement of DEI initiatives via People analytics
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