Manager, PMO – Commercial Operations

Scout Motors is seeking a Manager, PMO - Commercial Operations within the Commercial Office, a coordinating department that forms strategic plans with, and sets alignment for, all Commercial Operations functions. 

Operating at the intersection of strategy, operations, and planning, the Commercial Office drives cross-functional collaboration, professionalizes Commercial Operations business planning and administration, and advances execution of top priorities. 

Within the Commercial Office, the PMO team is hiring a Manager to lead the Commercial Operations PMO team.

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

• →Support the definition and manage the master project plan for Commercial Operations, ensuring proper governance, documentation, coordination, and delivery of numerous complex projects contributing to Scout Motors retail readiness. 
• →Lead the development of the Commercial Operations Readiness meeting including delivery timelines, aligning and coordinating interdependencies both inside and outside of Commercial Operations, as well as establishing a governance process associated with these timelines. 
• →Manage documentation within Confluence and Jira environments, plus create highly professional project documentation for summary-level presentations to executive audiences. 
• →Drive special initiatives across a range of topics in partnership with cross-functional teams and Commercial Operations leadership. 
• →Survey, collect, challenge, and integrate relevant milestone planning documentation across Commercial Operations functions, including Customer Support, Training, Sales & Marketing, Digital Products, and Aftersales. 
• →Lead the development of the top-level budget of Commercial Operations, coordinating with each functional leader to ensure accurate forecasting and timely reporting. 
• →Support, coordinate and align the top-level headcount plan of Commercial Operations. 
• →Lead meeting execution, decision tracking, and deliverable documentation, following up with responsibilities on behalf of Commercial Operations. 
• →Facilitate cross-functional workshops to drive alignment, solve complex business challenges, and accelerate decision making.
• →Coordinate external vendor and agency business documentation, tracking statements of work, purchase orders, and milestone-based payments in partnership with Finance and Procurement. 
• →Lead coordination within Commercial Operations on all pre-series related topics.
• →Serve as a trusted advisor to Commercial Operations leaders, translating strategic priorities into executable plans and escalating material risks or decisions requiring leadership attention. 
• →Create an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment that promotes accountability, professional growth, and proactive problem-solving.
• →Lead, coach, and develop the Commercial Operations PMO team, setting clear objectives, providing ongoing feedback, and supporting individual development and career growth.
• →Hold direct reports and cross-functional workstream owners accountable for timely, high-quality delivery of milestones, decisions, and corrective actions.

• To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older. 
• 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.

Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.