Lead, Business Operations

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. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again. But 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. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range. At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion. Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now! 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: Lead business operations across the Connected Services organization by enabling strong business planning, cost transparency, and analytical rigor across the Charging and Connected Services organization. Partner with Program Management, Product, Finance, and Marketing to align long-range plans, readiness milestones, and execution priorities. Develop and maintain operational and financial models to support future Connected Services offerings, including cost structures, resource requirements, and scenario planning. Track and analyze operational spend, vendor costs, and OPEX in partnership with Finance and the Financial Operations Specialist; identify trends, risks, and impacts. Architect the development of future‑state P&L structures, unit‑cost models, and financial assumptions ahead of subscription or services launches. Translate complex financial, operational, and analytical data into clear insights and executive‑ready recommendations to support leadership decision‑making. Collaborate closely with Data Science resources to support predictive modeling, scenario analysis, and analytical deep dives for the Charging and Connected Services organization. Lead quarterly and annual planning cycles by preparing executive materials, forecasting, and insights. Ensure consistency, accuracy, and clarity in metrics, assumptions, and reporting across Charging, Connected Services, & Fleet initiatives. Contribute to continuous improvement of business operations processes, templates, and analytical standards as the organization scales. Location & Travel Expectations: This role may 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 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: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Analytics, Economics, Engineering, or a related field (MBA or equivalent preferred). 12+ years of experience in business operations, analytics, finance, strategy, or program support roles within a complex, cross functional environment. Demonstrated experience supporting business planning, forecasting, budgeting, or operational analytics. Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data into concise, actionable insights for leadership audiences. Experience partnering with Finance, Product, Engineering, and Program Management teams. Proficiency in Excel and business intelligence tools such as Power BI; comfort working with large data sets. Familiarity with future‑state P&L modeling, unit economics, or cost‑to‑serve analysis (hands‑on ownership not required). Experience using AI‑enabled productivity or analytics tools (e.g., M365 Copilot, AI‑augmented BI platforms) to improve efficiency and insight generation. Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex financial and operational concepts. A proactive, customer-first mindset with a desire to help shape the foundation of a growing Charging and Connected Services organization. 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 = $140,000.00 - $170,000.00 Internal leveling code: IC7 Notice 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 Opportunity 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.