Program Manager

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:
You will lead the end-to-end management of one or more Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) product platforms with responsibility for platform strategy variants and lifecycle execution in partnership with product this role you coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering product planning operations sourcing and manufacturing to deliver programs aligned to customer needs cost targets and quality standards. You serve as a primary interface between engineering the business unit and operations while applying Polaris product development and project management processes. This role is a compelling opportunity because you shape high-visibility product platforms with direct impact on product strategy engineering execution and market outcomes at scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead overall program planning execution and lifecycle management for assigned ORV platforms ensuring alignment to the Long-Range Product Plan (LRPP).
• Coordinate global cross-functional teams to deliver product design development testing validation cost quality and timing objectives.
• Establish platform-level cost tooling and part targets track performance and report progress throughout program execution.
• Champion the Polaris product development process and project management best practices to ensure consistent and disciplined execution.
• Develop and maintain platform strategies aligned with division-level product manufacturing and sourcing strategies.
• Manage program risks planned changes corrective actions and cost-enhancement opportunities across the platform lifecycle.
• Track technology industrial design and competitive trends to inform future product opportunities and portfolio decisions.
• Interface with service warranty and field teams to resolve product issues and support in-field performance.
• Participate in and approve major design reviews gates and program milestones.
• Support customer engagement activities including voice-of-the-customer development product launches and external presentations.

Desired Competencies:

• Achievement Orientation
  Definition: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent that meet or exceed standard expectations.
• Collaborating with Others
  Definition: Working together with others in a cooperative and supportive manner to achieve shared goals.
• Ensuring Accountability
  Definition: Holding yourself and others to high standards of accountability and creating an infrastructure and transparent corporate culture that supports and measures personal and organizational responsibility and accountability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in consumer product engineering and/or project or program management.
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple product development program cycles using a structured product development process.
• Broad technical knowledge of product design system interfaces and powertrain fundamentals.
• Strong ability to manage complex projects involving cost schedule quality and cross-functional coordination.
• Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across organizational levels.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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The starting pay range for Minnesota is $114000 to $165000 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 ().