Program Manager – Modularity

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 modularity strategy across Off-Road Vehicle platforms driving efforts to reduce portfolio complexity through cross-functional alignment and disciplined program this role you will guide a team and collaborate closely with product planning engineering sourcing manufacturing and design to deliver scalable platform and kit solutions. You will own multiple modularity initiatives ensuring alignment to cost quality and performance objectives while balancing competing priorities. This role offers the opportunity to influence product architecture at scale and deliver measurable business impact through complexity reduction and standardization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve variant reduction part reuse cost optimization and platform alignment objectives with accountability for overall complexity reduction outcomes.

• Manage multiple modularity kits and implementation plans ensuring alignment to program timelines budgets and business objectives.

• Establish and implement processes procedures and best practices that enable effective cross-functional coordination and global alignment.

• Drive part reduction simplification and standard interface strategies across the Off-Road Vehicle portfolio.

• Oversee execution of modularity programs by coordinating teams resolving issues facilitating trade-off decisions and maintaining clear communication.

• Make key strategic decisions that shape kit development and platform solution direction.

• Lead coach and develop a small team of direct reports while supporting the development of cross-functional team members.

• Facilitate in-person workshops with stakeholders to align on priorities strategies and implementation plans.

• Own and manage the budget supporting modularity and kit development activities.

Desired Competencies:

• Leadership: You inspire guide and empower others to achieve their best by setting clear direction fostering trust and creating an environment where people feel supported motivated and accountable for delivering results.

• Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.

• Planning & Organization: You manage time resources and priorities effectively to meet deadlines and deliver consistent results.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering business or a related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in program leadership or engineering project leadership within a related industry.

• Minimum of 2 years of people leadership experience including direct reports.

• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence in a cross-functional matrixed organization.

• Experience with stage-gate processes or comparable product development frameworks.

• Strong program management organizational and communication skills.

• Broad technical knowledge of vehicle and system design is preferred.

• Ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate effectively across functions.

• Up to 10% travel required to manufacturing facilities and supplier locations.

• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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 ().