Lead, Sustainability & Stewardships Programs

Charlotte · USD 150,000-181,250 / year · 12+ years experience · Remote · Posted Oct 20, 2026

At a glance

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.

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.
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.
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.
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs).
Support data collection, analysis, and reporting to monitor progress toward program goals.

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field.
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 deadlines.
Balance strategic perspective with hands-on execution, ensuring both the vision and the details are well managed.
Adaptability and willingness to work in a dynamic and growing business environment.
Flexibility to operate with evolving information, maintaining momentum and clarity even in developing initiatives.
Focus on end-to-end thinking, consistently considering upstream and downstream impacts, dependencies, and long-term outcomes.
Proactive in identifying risks, gaps, and opportunities, and skilled at creating structure.

Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
401(k) program with an employer match and immediate vesting
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

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.
This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.