Staff Technical Product Manager-Workshop Operations

Join an iconic brand that is redefining the pickup truck and rugged SUV marketplace. As Staff Technical Product Manager – Workshop Operations, you will lead the execution of Scout’s digital workshop operations ecosystem, with a strong focus on Scout’s internal service appointment management and service tracking digital products. 

This role is critical in the pre–Start of Production phase and is focused on building foundational workshop and third-party integrations from the ground up. Own Scout’s digital products that support service appointment management, including service tracking for Scout workshops and mobile service network. You will work closely with Aftersales Business, Retail Operations, and IT to deliver scalable, reliable, and operationally sound solutions across Scout’s direct-to-consumer retail network.

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

Define and Lead Strategy 

• →Own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for digital workshop operations platforms, centered on appointment management and internal Scout service systems. 
• →Define and drive early-stage definition and execution of appointment management ahead of Start of Operations, including standing up new integrations, workflows, and operating models where no prior baseline exists. 
• →Champion a modern, API-first, data-driven approach to Scout’s service operations that prioritizes system reliability, operational efficiency, scalability and ease of use for Scout’s direct-to-consumer retail network. 
• →Be accountable for the appointment management performance across Scout’s direct-to-consumer retail network, ensuring reliable, consistent service execution at every location. 

Service Operations - Problem Solving 

• →Navigate high levels of ambiguity inherent to 0–1 product development, making informed tradeoffs while requirements, partners, and operational constraints evolve. 
• →Ensure critical data like service estimates, service orders, labor operations, parts, VINs, mileage, warranty eligibility, and service outcomes, remains accurate and consistent between the appointment management and other Scout systems and product landscape. 
• →Support operational scalability as Scout’s retail footprint grows, and Scout Workshop processes mature. 
• →Steer integrations that enable consistent service execution independent of location, reducing operational variability and reliance on manual process differences. 

Lead Product Development 

• →Lead end-to-end product development for appointment scheduling, management and real-time service tracking capabilities, from initial discovery through delivery and continuous improvement. 
• →Partner directly with external partners and providers to: 
  • →Define technical tracking mechanisms, location data frequencies, and ETA calculation logic. 
  • →Evaluate integration performance, API lifecycle requirements, and cross-platform compatibility considerations, partnering with engineering and vendors to define scalable solutions. 
• →Collaborate with Technical Service, Retail Operations, and IT stakeholders to: 
  • →Integrate booking constraints, technician availability, bay capacities, parts readiness, and customer preferences with internal platforms. 
  • →Enable seamless digital workflows for service specialists, technicians, mobile service, and retail customers. 
  • →Support secure data exchange requirements between vehicle telemetry systems and scheduling databases. 
• →Translate complex operational workflows and workshop policies into clear technical requirements, automated scheduling algorithms, and system logic. 

Integration & Technical Ownership 

• →Oversee the design, development, and troubleshooting of Scout internal digital products. 
• →Ensure smooth data migration, synchronization, and data integrity across all integrated systems. 
• →Evaluate, document, and optimize integrations using REST APIS, web services, and structured data formats (JSON, XML). 
• →Define error handling, monitoring, and support processes to minimize workshop disruption. 
• →Collaborate with third-party vendor to resolve defects, validate upgrades, and maintain system performance. 

Stakeholder Relationships 

• →Serve as a trusted technical advisor to internal teams and external partners, translating workshop and service needs into scalable technical solutions. 
• →Work closely with:  
  • →Retail Operations to ensure systems support real-world service execution. 
  • →IT & Engineering aligning architecture, security, and platform standards. 
  • →Technical Service to ensure accurate diagnostics and telemetry workflows. 
• →Drive alignment across stakeholders on priorities, scope, and delivery timelines. 

Operationalize Products 

• →Drive rollout and adoption of workshop operations capabilities across Scout’s direct-to-consumer retail network. 
• →Establish operational readiness criteria for new integrations and feature releases. 

Drive Technical Excellence 

• →Partner with Scrum teams to ensure scalable, resilient, and secure integration architectures. 
• →Establish best practices for API versioning and data validation. 
• →Proactively identify technical risks, integration gaps, and opportunities to simplify system interactions. 
• →Ensure solutions meet enterprise security, privacy, and reliability standards. 

Measure Success 

• →Define KPIs related to workshop operations performance, including service estimate and order throughput, data synchronization accuracy, integration uptime, and error rates. 
• →Monitor system health and retailer adoption using dashboards and operational metrics. 
• →Use feedback from service specialists, technicians, and workshop managers to drive continuous improvement. 
• →Measure impact on repair cycle time, operational efficiency, and data quality. 

• 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.