Lead, Sustainability & Stewardship Programs

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 The Lead, Sustainability & Stewardship Programs will drive the execution of key initiatives that align with Scout Motors’ sustainability and corporate responsibility goals. This role will be instrumental in supporting business units to translate sustainability strategies—including topics such as, but not limited to, circular economy, carbon reduction, biodiversity, and sustainable materials —into actionable programs. The successful candidate will ensure measurable environmental and social impact, alignment with organizational values, compliance with regulatory requirements, and adherence to voluntary commitments.  This role emphasizes program management, strategic alignment, stakeholder engagement, risk management, measurement, and reporting.   Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following: Program Management  Coordinate the cross-functional development and execution of sustainability and corporate responsibility programs, ensuring alignment and integration for robust sustainable business practices.  Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and milestones across focus areas.  Coordinate with internal teams to ensure consistent implementation of strategies.  Strategic Alignment  Collaborate with leadership to ensure alignment between program execution and the company’s overarching business strategy.  Identify opportunities for program integration with departmental planning and processes to enhance efficiency and impact.   Partner effectively across teams, functions, and levels to drive alignment and shared ownership.  Stakeholder Engagement  Engage with internal departments to gather insights, align goals, and ensure programmatic success.   Align with external stakeholders, including industry groups, suppliers, and community partners, to support broader stewardship efforts.  Measurement & Reporting  Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs).  Support data collection, analysis, and reporting to monitor progress toward program goals.  Contribute to transparent reporting for internal stakeholders, customers, and the public.  Risk Mitigation  Identify and mitigate potential risks to project timelines, dependencies, and program deliverables, ensuring robust planning to avoid delays and bottlenecks.   Ensure adherence to compliance requirements, regulations, voluntary commitments, and evolving industry standards.  Process Optimization  Continuously review the implementation processes to identify opportunities for improvement, enhance efficiency, scalability, and long-term value.   Ability to own end to end processes and drive initiatives to completion   Training and Advocacy  Assist in creating communication materials to raise awareness of program goals and outcomes.  Develop and deliver training programs to ensure broad engagement and understanding of stewardship initiatives.  Other tasks or projects as directed by the Director, Sustainability and Stewardship.  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 Environmental Science, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field.  Advanced degree in a relevant discipline preferred.  12+ years of relevant experience with at least 5 years of experience in program management, corporate responsibility, or sustainability-focused roles.  Demonstrate exceptionally strong project management expertise, with a track record of leading complex, multi‑stakeholder initiatives from inception through delivery.  Proven ability to analyze complex data, produce clear, actionable insights and present in a succinct manner.  Ability to establish new standards and processes and drive associated plans to meet deadli