Project Management Leader

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 Project Management Leader you will use your analytical operational and project execution skills to identify and deliver opportunities that improve efficiency across the Polaris manufacturing network. You will manage capacity develop financial business cases and guide strategic recommendations that influence insourcing outsourcing and network optimization decisions. Working closely with cross-functional partners you will ensure that approved initiatives are executed with discipline and measurable cost impact. This role offers the opportunity to drive meaningful financial and operational outcomes across a complex global manufacturing footprint.

Key Responsibilities:
Develop plan communicate and implement assigned projects using crossfunctional teams.
Build financial estimates and execution plans for manufacturing network optimization initiatives.
Monitor and manage back shop capacity to enable effective use of Polaris core manufacturing competencies.
Identify quantify and execute operational improvement projects that reduce total cost including operational logistics and tariffrelated components.
Develop Make vs. Buy marginal cost financial models to support strategic insource/outsource recommendations.
Partner with engineering sourcing manufacturing logistics quality and finance to gather inputs and align on strategies for existing and new product introduction parts.
Manage seamless part transitions through disciplined project management and adherence to released transition standards.
Maintain strong relationships with operations and business leadership to support alignment on proposed plans.
Own financial performance for assigned initiatives including forecasting budget adherence and cost optimization.
Provide regular updates to senior leadership on financials project status and mitigation plans for critical risks.

Desired Competencies:
Critical Thinking: You analyze information objectively evaluate options and apply sound judgment to solve problems and make informed decisions.
Technical / Functional Expertise: You apply the required technical or professional knowledge to perform your role effectively and stay current within your area of expertise.
Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.

Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in operations engineering supply chain or a related field required
Minimum 2 years of related experience.
Ability to manage multiple projects across crossfunctional teams and geographies.
Knowledge of manufacturing process optimization and strong product understanding.
PMP or PgMP certification preferred.
Understanding of Lean principles and continuous improvement strategies preferred.
15% travel required or more depending on business needs.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $74000 to $90000 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

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 ().