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:Leads powertrain projects from Conception to product release, with a strong focus on planning and overseeing project execution, motivating the project team, managing progress and risks, ensuring alignment with goals, facilitating communication, and reporting on performance. This role plays a critical part in executing the powertrain strategy by guiding teams through a structured Polaris Product Development Process (PDP).Essential Duties & Responsibilities:- Ensure all requirements are clearly established for the project team at the start of the program.
- Responsible for the overall success of PT PDP process from concept to manufacturing.
- Interact and direct resources at multiple Powertrain and product group engineering sites. This includes the ability to travel up to 25% of time to areas in the continental U.S
- Lead cross-functional teams to deliver results aligned with strategic goals.
- Utilize the Polaris Product Development Process (PDP) to guide project execution, ensuring all requirements are clearly defined, documented, and communicated.
- Work cross-functionally with stakeholders to drive critical decisions and approvals.
- Prepare and provide clear and concise project status communications across all levels of the organization.
- Collaborate with suppliers to use their design expertise where appropriate.
- Foster a high-performing team culture and motivate cross-functional contributors to ensure program success.
- Manage and report on project budgets. Assist functional managers to plan budgets and manpower forecasts. Monthly financial meeting with Engineering management.
- Responsible for identifying and securing resources for projects.
- Lead strategic initiatives for large or multiple smaller projects.
- Other duties as assigned.
Competencies- Achievement Orientated - Ability to focus efforts on achieving high quality results that meet or exceed standard expectations.
- Collaborating with Others - Ability to work with others in a cooperative and supportive manner to achieve shared goals.
- Process mindset - Approach projects with a process mindset, thus establishing a roadmap, guidelines, and tools for future projects.
- Nurturing Innovation - Create a welcoming environment that encourages different perspectives and new ideas, build a culturing of curiosity, openness, and creativity across the organization and the wider community.
- Ensuring Accountability - Holding yourself and others to high standards of accountability and creating an infrastructure and transparent communications that supports and measures personal and organizational responsibility and accountability.
Skills & Knowledge:- BS Engineering Degree required.
- Minimum 2-5 years of program leadership or engineering project leadership experience in a similar industry. Strong technical background.
- Strong interest in powersports products such as motorcycles, off-road vehicles and snowmobiles.
- Skilled at navigating ambiguity, translating vehicle-level attributes into actionable project definitions and early-stage initiatives.
- Relentlessly driven, with a mindset to maintain momentum and continuously push projects forward. Sincere desire to exceed customers' expectations.
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain a positive attitude.
- Strong leadership skills and ability. Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
- Comfortable presenting to and interacting with senior leadership and executives.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence others.
- Demonstrated ability to form business inter-relationships with supporting managers, leaders, staff, and suppliers.
- Decisive and prone to action. Must be quality-oriented and customer-focused.
- Excellent project planning, organizing, and administrative skills.
Working Conditions:- Dynamic and fast-paced environment.
The starting pay range for Minnesota is $78,000 to $103,000 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. - 5-15% travel throughout the year, both domestic and international.
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, 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 PolarisAs 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; Indian Motorcycle® mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; 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. www.polaris.com
EEO StatementPolaris 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 800-765-2747 or Talent.Acquisition@Polaris.com. To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).
