Project Leader

Polaris Inc•Wyoming, MN

44d•$76,000 - $100,000

About The Position

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 SUMMARY: The ORV Color & Graphics Team is responsible for managing the development and execution of colors and graphics projects for ORV products each model year. The Project Leader is responsible for leading all aspects of developing and executing the plans for each model year, as well as providing direct supervision for other members of the ORV Color & Graphics Team. The ideal candidate is passionate about applying project management and stakeholder management to the planning and execution of multiple projects at once. This person also enjoys using their strong communication skills to drive cross-functional stakeholder alignment along with coaching, teaching, and mentoring others.

Requirements

Strong communication skills (written and oral) including facilitation and presentation skills.
Excellent project planning, execution, organizing and administrative skills with strong attention to detail.
Proven track record of achieving project deliverables.
Ability to provide, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Ability to lead change and motivate others at all levels within the organization.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others without direct authority.
Effective decision-making, problem solving and negotiating skills.
Ability to work effectively within tight deadlines and firm schedules.
Ability to embrace a rapidly changing environment and operate throughout ambiguous situations.
Self-directed with strong personal initiative
Professionalism and strong customer service skills
Proficient MS Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, AS400, PRS (Polaris Release Process)
Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, or related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a business setting with strong process orientation, with 2 years of project management experience, including Polaris product development.

Responsibilities

Ensures that all requirements are clearly defined, documented, and achieved; manages programs through the execution of ORV colors and graphics projects for all platforms.
Lead cross-functional program teams to meet project schedule, cost, quality, durability, performance, and reliability requirements.
Responsible for the overall success of the program color and graphics launch.
Leads completion of PDP deliverables related to colors and graphics development, and Milestone follow-up actions.
Facilitates graphics review cadence from kickoff through 3D reviews, with in-person attendance when necessary.
Initiates/monitors/manages validation for new colored finishes and graphics materials; manages mitigation strategies for high-risk content.
Leads decal development from concept to production, including part creation, approval, and release of drawings/kits.
Coordinates with suppliers to ensure validation and release of decals meet critical build deadlines.
Leads the implantation of change in material/design from manufacturing feedback through scope changes, CCB, etc.
Prepares and coordinates engineering change orders on modifications to decal parts.
Oversees and adjusts bills of material to reflect model aesthetics resulting from Graphics Review Milestones.
Monitors schedules and expedites as necessary to ensure on-time delivery for pre-production builds.
Supports pilot builds in-person to monitor builds and provide direction and/or training to line as needed.
Supports manufacturing and quality problems relating to materials, dimensions, tolerances, and color verification.
Own and track project and program finances including labor, tooling, and expenses, along with other critical metrics. Regularly report out on status.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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.

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