Technical Product Manager

Senior Staff Technical Product Manager, Vehicle Transaction PlatformJoin an iconic brand redefining the direct-to-consumer automotive experience. As the Senior Staff Technical Product Manager focused on the Vehicle Transaction Platform, you will define the strategy, architecture, roadmap, and execution of the systems that enable customers to successfully purchase a vehicle through Scout's direct-to-consumer sales model. You will lead the platform that powers registration and titling, taxes and fees, financing, identity verification, fraud prevention, insurance verification, trade-ins, document generation, and secure document storage. This role is in direct partnership with the consumer facing product team, and accountable for the underlying systems, integrations, and internal tooling that power that experience.What You'll DoBecome part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:Serve as the product leader responsible for Scout's end-to-end Vehicle Transaction Platform.Define the vision, operating model, roadmap, and platform investment priorities across all transaction domains.Provide leadership and governance across specialized Product Managers responsible for individual transaction capabilities.Establish platform standards, architectural principles, integration patterns, data models, and success metrics.Act as the primary product authority for how vehicle transactions are executed across systems, operations, and partner ecosystems.Own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap.Translate business objectives into measurable customer and operational outcomes.Shape long-term platform evolution as Scout expands markets and offerings.Oversee registration and titling, tax and fee calculation, financing and credit, identity verification, fraud prevention, insurance verification, trade-ins, document generation, and secure document storage.Own orchestration across systems, workflows, business rules, and external partners.Ensure transaction systems are scalable, compliant, resilient, and auditable.Own strategy and execution for third-party transaction partners and vendors.Define API requirements, SLAs, data contracts, and operational support models.Partner closely with engineering to deliver secure and reliable integrations.Partner with engineering, operations, finance, legal, compliance, customer support, delivery, and customer experience teams.Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and executives.Define long-term transaction platform architecture and integration strategy.Champion reusable platform capabilities and future scalability.Ensure strong security, privacy, compliance, and audit controls.Define KPIs including transaction completion, checkout conversion, financing approvals, registration completion, fraud detection effectiveness, operational efficiency, and exception resolution.Use customer and operational insights to continuously improve outcomes.What You'll BringWe 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 product management experience with technical platforms, transaction systems, or complex integrations.Experience leading large cross-functional product domains spanning multiple teams and stakeholder groups.Direct-to-consumer automotive experience strongly preferred.Proven ability to influence strategy and execution.Strong understanding of APIs, system architecture, workflow orchestration, event-driven systems, and enterprise integrations.Familiarity with compliance, privacy, security, and audit requirements.Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.Strong systems thinking and analytical decision-making.Ability to navigate ambiguity and align competing priorities.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field, though demonstrated experience in real-world product development is far more critical.What You'll GainThe 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 plans401(k) program with an employer match and immediate vestingGenerous 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 leavePay TransparencyThis 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 = $160,000.00 - $192,500.00Initial California, Washington and New York base salary range = $176,000 - $211,750Internal leveling code: IC7Notice to applicants: 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.Equal OpportunityScout 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.