Project Management Leader

Polaris Inc • Wyoming, MN

54d • $74,000 - $98,000

About The Position

The Product Development Excellence (PDE) PMO Team is responsible for leading transformational initiatives and other continuous improvement projects across Global Engineering. The Project Management Leader is responsible for leading long-term, high-impact initiatives & projects and maintains/enhances elements of the routine operating cadence across Engineering. The ideal candidate is passionate about project management and continuous improvement and enjoys collaborating with others to develop practical and sustainable improvements. This person also enjoys learning about processes in other areas of the business to creatively help teams solve complex problems.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills (written and oral) including facilitation and presentation skills.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable strategies that support Organizational goals and decision-making.
• Excellent project planning, execution, organizing and administrative skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to 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, Project, SharePoint; familiarity with Snowflake, Alteryx, Power BI preferred
• 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 experience, including product development
• Experience in project management and use of project management tools, including critical path or critical chain methodologies.

Nice To Haves

• Initial Project Management Certification (CAPM or similar) or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead development & execution of schedule, scope, communications, and risk management with project teams across multiple process and tool development projects.
• Conduct regular discovery work to identify future process improvement opportunities
• Independently facilitate process mapping and project planning.
• Work closely with other Project Management Leaders, Program Managers, Portfolio Manager, and other sponsors/stakeholders to ensure all aspects of the project are successfully completed.
• Identify and resolve, with the team, any potential deviations from the approved project plan. Manage the critical path to achieve agreed-upon milestones on time. Identify potential solutions to resource constraints within and between projects. Drive prioritization discussions.
• Identify & resolve/escalate project issues/risks to minimize impact to schedule and/or budget.
• Drive application of project management best practices across teams including Gantt charts, key milestones, project charters, action/risk registers, etc.
• Facilitate identification and sharing of lessons learned & best practices across teams.
• Define and track metrics. Regularly communicate and report out on project status and key milestones.
• Manages and updates monthly metrics to support Monthly Operating Reviews, ensuring accurate performance tracking, visibility into key initiatives, and alignment with strategic goals.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees