Director, Portfolio Strategy & Planning ORV

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JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Portfolio Strategy & Planning ORV leads the development and execution of long-term product portfolio strategies that align with corporate and strategic business unit goals. This role builds strategic planning capabilities guides innovation and technology planning and sets product refresh cycles to ensure sustained growth competitiveness and customer relevance across the ORV portfolio. The Director also leads the visioning process for ORV maintains platform health tools and drives operational excellence in portfolio planning. Must have excellent business acumen and ability to influence senior-level stakeholders in a matrix environment to ensure flawless execution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Portfolio Strategy Leadership

• Build and evolve portfolio strategy and planning capabilities across the ORV business.
• Align long-term product vision with corporate and business unit strategies and financial goals.
• Lead thevisioning process for ORV ensuring future product direction reflects customer needs market trends and innovation opportunities.
• Define and manage product-line guidance including refresh cadence and lifecycle planning.
• Recommend and maintain aschedulefor each platform to ensure consistent and strategic product updates.

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Lead development of long-range product plans (LRPP) that support brand growth and profitability.
• Translate strategic insights into actionable portfolio decisions including investment prioritization and resource allocation.
• Own monthly and annual LRPP activities including forecasting and scenario planning.
• Develop and maintain thePlatform Health and Lifestyle Position Toolto assess and communicate platform performance and strategic fit.
• Establish and manageProduct Development Committee (PDC) cadence and meeting plansto drive alignment and decision-making across functions.
• Identify and propose aproduct portfolio planning software solutionto enhance visibility collaboration and strategic execution.

Organizational Leadership

• Influence and align cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives forward.
• Communicate portfolio strategy decisions and performance updates to senior leadership.
• Foster a culture of strategic thinking innovation and customer-centric planning.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelors degree required; MBA or Masters degree strongly preferred
• 10 years of experience in product strategy portfolio planning or related roles
• 3 years director level experience preferred
• Proven leadership in cross-functional environments ideally within powersports automotive or consumer durable goods
• Strong strategic thinking analytical and communication skills
• Experience with product lifecycle management innovation planning and market analysis
• Ability to influence at all levels and drive alignment in a matrixed organization
• Familiarity with tools and methodologies for strategic planning forecasting and portfolio management

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Fast-paced hybrid office environment
• Travel required as needed for planning and cross-functional alignment 20% or less

This position is not eligible for sponsorship

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $167000 to $230000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge skills and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.

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To qualify for this position former employees must be eligible for rehire and current employees must be in good standing.

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At Polaris we put our employees first by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance Polaris employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generousmatching contribution to 401(k) financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial addition to competitive pay Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including health dental and vision insurance wellness programs paid time off gym & personal training reimbursement life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off we support employees who actively volunteer their time efforts and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER RZR and Polaris GENERAL side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts garments and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.

EEO Statement

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