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Polaris Inc. · 10 hours ago

Program Leader - Cybersecurity & Functional Safety

Polaris Inc. is a global leader in powersports, committed to driving change and innovation. The Program Leader will coordinate the delivery of Product Cybersecurity and Functional Safety work products across multiple programs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and collaboration with various teams.

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Responsibilities

Manage the planning, execution, and tracking of FuSa and cybersecurity deliverables across product development lifecycles
Ensure alignment with internal development processes and external regulatory requirements
Collaborate with system, hardware, software, and validation teams to integrate safety and security requirements into product designs
Facilitate regular reviews and working sessions with technical leads and domain experts
Track the creation, review, and approval of key safety and cybersecurity artifacts (e.g., HARA, TARA, safety concepts, cybersecurity goals, safety cases)
Ensure timely delivery of documentation for audits, assessments, and customer milestones
Identify risks related to safety and cybersecurity deliverables and drive mitigation plans
Support safety and security incident response and root cause analysis
Provide regular status updates to program leadership and customers
Support internal and external assessments, including ASPICE, ISO 26262, and ISO/SAE 21434 audits

Qualification

ISO 26262ISO/SAE 21434Project ManagementEmbedded SystemsCybersecurityFunctional SafetyAgile DevelopmentPMP CertificationJIRACodebeamerCommunicationLeadership SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
5+ years of experience in project or program management within embedded systems, automotive, aerospace, or medical devices
Understanding of ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, and related safety/security standards
Experience with tools such as Codebeamer, JIRA, or equivalent
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
PMP, PMI-ACP, or similar certification is a plus

Preferred

Familiarity with ASPICE, UNECE R155/R156, or other regulatory frameworks
Experience working in Agile or hybrid development environments
Technical background in systems, software, functional safety, cybersecurity, or hardware engineering

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Market-leading profit-sharing plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Discounted employee stock purchases plan
Generous matching contribution to 401(k)
Financial wellness education and consultation
Comprehensive suite of benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off
Gym & personal training reimbursement
Life insurance
Disability offerings
Paid volunteer time off

Company

Polaris Inc.

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Since 1954, Polaris has proudly defined, re-defined and then raised the bar again for the powersports industry.

H1B Sponsorship

Polaris Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (6)
2024 (19)
2023 (17)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$850M
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2025-07-02Post Ipo Debt· $350M
1987-08-21IPO

Leadership Team

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Mike Speetzen
Chief Executive Officer
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