IT Project 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, it forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again. Scout is more than just a brand; it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect—for the past and the future by electrifying and digitizing an iconic American brand, for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers, for work and play with vehicles that are as comfortable at a campsite, a job site, or a Tuesday commute. We develop two powertrains that meet customer needs: an all‑electric powertrain and the Harvester™ range extender, which includes a built‑in gas‑powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.

• Detail‑oriented IT Project Manager to plan and drive the execution of our company’s IT portfolio and roadmap using Agile principles and frameworks.
• Provide AI project management expertise, guiding teams through emerging technologies and best practices.
• Champion an AI mindset across projects—leveraging data‑driven insights, automation opportunities, and ethical AI practices to enhance delivery and decision‑making.
• Work with minimal or vague data, distilling insights, and crafting compelling executive‑level presentations that support key technological decisions and long‑term planning.
• Lead project execution status meetings to track progress and identify risks, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication.
• Maintain open and transparent communication with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring everyone is well‑informed about project progress and any changes in requirements.
• Implement robust quality assurance measures to deliver high‑quality project outcomes that meet or exceed industry standards.
• Prepare and present status reports and dashboards for leadership and stakeholders.
• Provide regular progress reports to senior management, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and upcoming milestones.
• Emphasize continuous improvement and learning within the project team by facilitating retrospectives and sharing best practices.
• Facilitate PI (Program Increment) Planning sessions quarterly to align teams and prioritize backlogs.

• This role will 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.
• Applicants should expect the role to 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 to exhibit a positive attitude and a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment, taking a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business, or a related discipline.
• Experience:
  
  5+ years of IT project management experience, ideally within a PMO environment and technology‑driven organizations.
• Technical Expertise:
  Strong knowledge and practical experience with AI‑driven project management methodologies, native AI capabilities (including predictive analytics, intelligent automation, and generative AI assistants), and emerging technologies.
• AI Mindset:
  Ability to identify opportunities for AI integration, automation, and ethical use of AI in project delivery.
• Agile Leadership:
  Demonstrated success in facilitating PI Planning sessions and effectively managing Agile backlogs.
• Communication & Leadership:
  Exceptional ability to translate complex concepts into clear options, decisions, and impacts; proven stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Tools Proficiency:
  Advanced skills in Jira, Confluence, Microsoft applications, and reporting dashboards.

• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies with strong facilitation skills for collaborative planning sessions.
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