Sr. Specialist, IT Business Partner

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:

• Provide program management oversight to ensure the effective support, stability, and ongoing maintenance of Scout IT systems and platforms.
• Partner with business domain leaders to understand objectives, requirements, and challenges; identify opportunities to leverage IT solutions that improve processes and drive operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to assess available technology solutions, recommend optimal options, and align selections with business needs and industry best practices.
• Lead end‑to‑end implementation efforts, coordinating with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely and successful deployment of IT applications.
• Establish and manage processes for ongoing system support, maintenance, and upgrades to minimize downtime and ensure rapid issue resolution.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships, managing contracts, deliverables, budgets, and ensuring compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to proactively identify opportunities for innovation, optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Define software strategies and develop product roadmaps to ensure long‑term platform viability, scalability, and business continuity.
• Manage the domain IT budget, ensuring cost efficiency, financial accountability, and optimal allocation of resources.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC or Novi, Michigan.
• This role requires 4 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.
• 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 Scout employees 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:

• 10+ years of experience implementing and managing enterprise IT applications, with automotive industry experience strongly preferred.
• Proven leadership experience building, mentoring, and leading high‑performing IT applications teams, with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Strong technical expertise in enterprise IT applications, including experience working with APIs and designing or supporting system integrations.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly translate complex technical concepts for non‑technical audiences.
• Experience with enterprise IT business systems supporting Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sales functions.

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 = $120,000.00 - $145,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC8