Program Leader - Vehicle Electronics & Software

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.

JOB SUMMARY:

Polaris, a global powersports leader, is looking for a program leader to build high quality products. Polaris is seeking a Program Leader for Global Electrical, Embedded, and Connected Systems. This position will lead, direct, and monitor design and development programs from concept to production to achieve product objectives on a specified schedule.  This position will focus on program management of RIDE COMMAND, Connected, Electrical Systems and related electrical technologies utilized across the company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

•Lead cross-functional, multi-site, program teams to meet project schedule, cost, quality, durability, performance and reliability requirements.
•Responsible for the overall success of assigned programs.
•Plan project schedule, resources, and budget.

•Direct programs using the Polaris Development Process (PDP), ensuring that all requirements are clearly defined, documented, and achieved.  Hold PDP Milestone Reviews, as appropriate.

•Report out on status to product teams and management via Project Status and PDP Reviews.
•Will typically lead multiple programs, concurrently throughout the calendar year, in support of model year introductions.

•Collaborate with suppliers to use their design expertise where appropriate.
•Monitor and manage the manufacturing, quality, and purchasing resources and activities on the team, to provide seamless coordination and issue resolution between all team members. Support accessory and service part planning and execution, as appropriate.
•Allocate and monitor resources and task assignments within the teams. Coordinate issue resolution with functional managers.
•Motivate the entire team ensuring cross-functional program success.
•Assist functional managers to plan budgets and manpower forecasts.
•Provide technical support for promotional materials, sales and marketing information, and service publications.
•Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Minimum Qualifications:

•BS Engineering Degree required, or equivalent experience.  MBA a plus.
•8+ years of program leadership or engineering project leadership experience, in a similar industry.  5 or more years preferred.
•Strong technical background.
•Strong leadership skills and ability.
•Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
•Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence others. Demonstrated ability to form business inter-relationships with supporting managers, leaders, and staff.
•Decisive and prone to action. Must be quality-oriented and customer focused.
•Excellent project planning, organizing, and administrative skills.

•Budget management experience
•Understands how program objectives, tools, and resources relate cross-functionally.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Fast paced office environment with regular multi-site interactions.   Ability and interest to work in a development shop/lab environment as needed.  Occasional on-vehicle testing and validation.

Some travel required, typically <20%

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The pay range for Minnesota is $91,000 to $120,000 per year. Individual salaries are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.

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 culture. At 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 generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In 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, l