Technical Project Manager- Energy Systems
Scout Motors
- Novi, MI
- $130,000-160,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead Engineering meetings (prepare meeting agendas, and document meeting minutes), including organizing and facilitating discussions with cross-functional teams to review progress, address challenges, and drive alignment and implementation.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, requirements, and deliverables.
- Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, including engineering teams, and senior leaders, to ensure alignment and support for change management.
- Develop and maintain project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
- Coordinate and monitor project activities, ensuring adherence to project scope, timeline, and budget.
- Track project progress, identify potential risks, and propose mitigation strategies.
- Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project team members, stakeholders, and suppliers.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, market dynamics, and regulatory requirements related to EV automotive technologies.
- Manage project documentation, including project charters, requirements, specifications, and change requests.
- Conduct regular project status meetings, prepare meeting agendas, and document meeting minutes.
- Ensure seamless integration of technical components, systems, and processes throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to project team members, assisting in problem-solving and decision-making.
- Evaluate project outcomes, gather lessons learned, and make recommendations for process improvements.
- Lead cross-functional workshops with a focus on cost and mass optimization.
- Represent the module group externally and be the single source of truth to the rest of the business.
- University degree in technical discipline (e.g., Project Management, Electrical Engineering etc.).
- 5+ year of relevant practical experience in the automotive industry (proven experience in technical project management or a related role)
- Relevant knowledge and experience in managing and steering the complexity of a new project in the automotive industry.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
- Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
- Proficient in project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, Decisions)
- Solid technical background and understanding of automotive industry, current trends and developments, EV mobility and software.
- Experience in managing complex technical projects involving multiple stakeholders and vendors.
- Experience in understanding and solving cross-functional targets conflicts.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at various levels.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of quality management systems and industry standards related to automotive parts.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Experience working with Agile or Scrum methodologies.
- Familiarity with technical domains such as software development, IT infrastructure, or data analytics.
- Proven experience of Electrical Vehicle development.
- A good understanding of the PEP Product development system.
- Basic German language skills would be advantageous.
- 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
- Corporate Vehicle Program with:
- Eligibility to lease up to 2 vehicles at competitive rates
- 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.