Program Manager Vehicle Controls

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Position Overview:

In this role you will lead vehicle controls program execution within Polaris Vehicle Electronics & Software organization. You will provide people leadership to a team of Controller Program Leaders responsible for delivering vehicle controllers and subsystems across multiple platforms. Reporting to the Director of Program Management you will ensure consistent program rigor transparent status reporting and strong crossfunctional alignment with engineering architecture suppliers and vehicle teams. You will balance nearterm execution priorities with longerterm platform and reuse strategies. This role offers the opportunity to lead program teams at scale and influence vehiclelevel outcomes across Polaris products.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide direct people leadership to a team of Controller Program Leaders with accountability for controllerlevel program execution reporting and delivery

Set clear expectations for program ownership execution rigor and communication across controller programs

Lead performance management goal setting coaching and development of direct reports

Drive consistent program management practices across controller programs including planning execution supplier engagement and reporting

Ensure accurate transparent status reporting of risks issues and dependencies to VES leadership and stakeholders

Lead escalation and resolution of crosscontroller and crosssystem issues to protect vehiclelevel milestones

Partner with engineering and architecture leaders to align nearterm delivery with longterm platform strategies

Coordinate crossfunctional collaboration with engineering suppliers and vehicle teams to deliver integrated solutions

Promote disciplined program execution aligned with Polaris development processes

Desired Competencies:

Leadership & Collaboration: You lead teams with clarity and accountability work effectively across functions and foster trust and shared ownership.

Planning & Organization: You manage priorities resources and schedules to drive consistent execution and predictable outcomes.

Business Acumen: You understand how program decisions affect cost quality timing and customer outcomes.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Engineering or equivalent experience; advanced degree a plus

Minimum 7 years of experience in program management systems engineering or technical project leadership

Demonstrated experience leading crossfunctional hardware and/or software programs with system integration scope

Strong understanding of program management tools processes and virtual collaboration practices

Familiarity with systems engineering practices requirements management and technical tradeoffs

Experience working within a matrixed engineering organization

Powersports automotive or offroad vehicle industry experience

Strong communication leadership and decisionmaking skills

Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous fastpaced environments

Travel as needed based on program requirements

This position is not eligible for sponsorship

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The starting pay range for Minnesota is $127200 to $167000 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.

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

We are an ambitious resourceful and driven workforce which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!

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; 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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