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Polaris Inc. · 1 hour ago

Manager, Product - ORV

Plymouth, MN, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$112K/yr - $148K/yr

2+ years exp

Polaris Inc. is a global leader in powersports, committed to innovation and employee empowerment. The Manager of Product for the Off-Road Division will be responsible for developing and executing product plans and lifecycle management, ensuring the commercial success of new products through market analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Analyze market data, competitive activity, and demographic trends to identify growth opportunities

Study consumer behaviors impacting buying decisions for assigned vehicle platforms

Track customer satisfaction data and determine Voice of Customer research needs

Develop and maintain the Long-Range Product Plan (LRPP) for assigned platforms, ensuring global alignment

Lead creation of product proposals, program plans, and business cases for new programs; secure approvals from Gate 1 to Gate 2

Monitor technology trends, regulatory changes, and competitive product development to anticipate opportunities and threats

Identify and advocate for innovations that solve consumer problems and enhance product value

Manage current product portfolio with accurate volume and mix forecasts, collaborating with Operations, Sourcing, and Sales to meet financial goals

Coordinate accessory and bundle plans with PG&A to enhance ownership experience

Lead cross-functional team to support platform ensuring holistic representation, alignment and clear understanding of execution needed for success of platform

Represent the division at industry events, trade meetings, and consumer-facing activities

Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Qualification

Product lifecycle managementMarket researchFinancial analysisOff-road vehicle knowledgeCustomer focusPresentation skillsTeam playerCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required

2-5 years of experience minimum of relevant sales, marketing, or product development experience

Strong customer focus

Knowledge of quantitative & qualitative market research tools and techniques

Must be able to use off-road products competently

Extensive knowledge of off-road vehicles, other powersports, and/or automotive products a plus

Strong analytical and financial foundational skills

Excellent presentations skills

Ability to present and influence to a wide range of audiences at varying levels both internally and externally

Comfortable with technical concepts, and simplifying complex decisions into core attributes

Team Player with strong communication skills that can generate trust, confidence and respect from leadership regarding ability to execute within and across the organization