Project Management Specialist

What you’ll do

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

Project management

• Planning and implementing projects according to scope, goals, budget and timeline
• Monitoring and reporting on project progress and status.
• Optimizing processes and assuring quality standards
• Development and conduct of qualification seminars
• Organizing and follow up on Workshops

General tasks

• Participation in developing a learning management system
• Planning and implementing training schedules and curricula according to scope, goals, budget and timeline
• Monitoring and reporting on training progress and status.
• Elaboration statistics, data spreadsheets
• Prepare presentations for al hierarchy levels
• Designing templates and standards for Training.
• Designing executing and managing Training initiatives: e-learning, in- person workshops to onboarding sessions for new employees.
• Design and elaborate training plans and ramp up plans for onboarding sessions.

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly. This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia, SC. 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.

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scouts 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: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Adaptability and flexibility to work any shift and work overtime
• A minimum of 4 years of combined experience and training like that is required in Project management and Lean Management
• Experience in automotive manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Experience in Lean Management: Six sigma, Production Systems, lean principles
• Greenbelt Certification; Blackbelt Certification preferred

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong computer skills (e.g., Power BI, Excel, Tableau, Think-cell)
• Time management: Efficiency in managing time to meet deadlines
• Budget management: Keeping the project within financial constraints
• Risk management: identifying and mitigating potential risks
• Coordination and communication skills

What you'll gain

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

Pay Transparency

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 = $120,000-$135,000

Internal leveling code: IC8

Notice to applicants:

• 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 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. 
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

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Last updated on Aug 27, 2024