Digital Product Manager (Engineering Platforms)
Wyoming, IL - USA
Job Summary
At Polaris Inc. we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.
Position Overview:
As a Digital Product Manager you will lead the strategic advancement of Polaris engineering systems to transform the product development process from traditional 2D drawings to a contemporary Model-Based Product Development approach. You will serve as the product owner for foundational engineering capabilities centered on the PTC Windchill ecosystem defining roadmaps that enable virtual builds testing and Model-Based this role you are accountable for delivering scalable digital products that create measurable value for global stakeholders across Engineering Manufacturing Quality Service and Supply Chain. This high-level independent contributor role is a compelling opportunity to directly impact product quality time-to-market and product lifecycle efficiency at the global leader in powersports.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the product vision strategy and multi-horizon roadmap for PLM Design capabilities that support the end-to-end product lifecycle.
- Translate business outcomes into product priorities and initiatives that strengthen Polaris digital thread and model-based workflows across engineering manufacturing and service.
- Evaluate internal performance business needs market trends and emerging capabilities to recommend modernization opportunities and investment priorities.
- Establish and lead product operating rhythms such as quarterly planning roadmap reviews and KPI reporting in partnership with business and D&IT leadership.
- Manage product budgets investment cases prioritization and value realization to ensure transparent decision-making and measurable business impact.
- Partner with engineering and delivery teams to execute the roadmap using Agile and project management practices that support predictable high-quality delivery.
- Lead product discovery and definition efforts by synthesizing user needs from workshops analytics voice of customer feedback and stakeholder input and translating those insights into clear requirements.
- Create and maintain a right-sized product backlog of epics features and stories including acceptance criteria and just-in-time elaboration to support effective delivery.
- Lead or actively participate in key delivery ceremonies and release planning while coordinating cross-team dependencies and balancing near-term delivery with long-term architecture and platform sustainability.
- Provide product leadership for Windchill-based PLM capabilities and processes including 3D BOM structures (EBOM/MBOM/SBOM) configuration management versioning traceability engineering change processes (ECR/ECO/ECN) release and approval workflows and CAD/PDM integration patterns such as Creo and related toolchains.
- Partner with D&IT software engineering and platform teams to support platform health and scalability including upgrades performance reliability security environment strategy data governance standards and product data quality outcomes.
- Drive adoption change management and partner performance by leading training and communication plans champion networks rollout waves and usage measurement while aligning stakeholders managing tradeoffs and ensuring vendor partners deliver to Polaris standards for quality security and maintainability.
Desired Competencies:
- Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.
- Communication: You clearly convey information ideas and expectations to diverse audiences adjusting your message to ensure understanding and alignment.
- Technical / Functional Expertise: You apply the required technical or professional knowledge to perform your role effectively and stay current within your area of expertise.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Industrial Design Business or a related field.
- 10 years of experience in IT or Engineering with increasing scope and accountability.
- 5 years of experience in Product Management partnering with senior business stakeholders in complex enterprise environments.
- Recent experience supporting Model-Based Definition (MBD) transformation and practical enablement of MBD concepts.
- Demonstrated experience with PTC Engineering systems and product lifecycle processes.
- Proven ability to lead a product from concept through release including roadmap definition execution and iterative improvement.
- Experience working in Agile delivery environments and managing backlogs prioritization and value-focused outcomes.
- Strong technical aptitude for evaluating requirements and collaborating with architects and engineers to make informed tradeoffs.
- Experience supporting or leading data migration readiness partnering on data cleansing validation and cutover strategies.
- Ability to influence across a cross-functional matrix; strong stakeholder management and conflict-resolution skills
- Hybrid work model requiring 3 days in-office and 2 days of remote work with on-site days determined by management and subject to change based on business needs.
- This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
The starting pay range for Minnesota is $126000 to $166000 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.
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
Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability marital status familial status status with regard to public assistance membership or activity in a local commission protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process should contact Human Resources at or.To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law see:Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ().
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About Company
We pioneer product breakthroughs which help people work and play outside. Explore our line of products from powersports to commercial, government and military vehicles.