Program Leader - Vehicle Electronics & Software

About the position

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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan.
• Generous matching contribution to 401(k).
• Financial wellness education and consultation.
• Comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid time off.
• Gym & personal training reimbursement.
• Life insurance and disability offerings.
• Paid volunteer time off through the Polaris Foundation.