> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2554262-senior-manager-network-development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2554262-senior-manager-network-development). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Manager, Network Development - **Company:** Scout Motors - **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $181,250.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, JIRA, Salesforce.Com - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1123c1e775006766 ## About the Role 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, Marketing, or related field preferred. * 10+ years of automotive network development, market planning, dealer operations, retail strategy, or related experience. * Strong understanding of U.S. and Canadian automotive retail markets and regulatory environments. * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to synthesize complex market data into clear recommendations. * Experience building business cases, executive presentations, performance dashboards, and action plans. * Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and implement AI-enabled tools and processes., * Experience launching or scaling automotive retail networks. * Familiarity with GIS, market-planning, Salesforce, Jira , AI Tools, Sigma or similar analytics platforms. * Experience operating in a high-growth, startup, or transformation environment. * Automotive direct-to-consumer experience. ## Description The Senior Manager, Network Development leads planning, governance, and performance optimization for Scout's retail network across the U.S. and Canada. This role owns network strategy, regulatory operations, retail standards, and retail performance, with a focus on data-driven decisions, direct-to-consumer growth, and practical AI adoption. 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 network planning, market analytics, location strategy, and business case development. * Evaluate new market opportunities across the U.S. and Canada using customer, competitive, demographic, and performance data. * Manage dealer, business, and salesperson licensing requirements; support local regulatory compliance and market-entry readiness. * Develop and maintain store standards, visual guidelines, maintenance standards, audit processes, and location-management governance. * Create store performance assessments, scorecards, and consulting support to improve retail effectiveness. * Implement AI-enabled tools that improve forecasting, reporting, compliance tracking, market analysis, and decision-making. * Partner cross-functionally with Corporate Architecture, Retail Operations, Legal, Finance, Real Estate, Commercial Operations, and Digital teams. 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. ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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