Polaris Inc. · 6 hours ago
Program Manager - VES
Wyoming, MN, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$114K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expPolaris Inc. is a global powersports leader seeking a Program Manager for Vehicle Electronics and Software. This role will lead and monitor design and development programs from concept to production, focusing on program management of Vehicle Electronics and Software.
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional, multi-site, multi-company project teams to meet program schedule, cost, quality, durability, performance and reliability requirements
Partner with Business Unit program managers to define, status, and manage VES content within applicable vehicle programs
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 stakeholders and management via Project Status and PDP Reviews
Collaborate with suppliers to use their design expertise where appropriate
Monitor and manage the manufacturing, quality, and purchasing resources and activities on the team, to provide seamless coordination and issue resolution between all team members. 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
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BS Engineering Degree required, or equivalent experience
8+ years of program leadership or engineering project leadership experience, in a similar industry
Demonstrated progression of programs with increasingly complex system hardware/software interaction
Demonstrated ability to clearly message complex program needs and status within all management levels of the organization
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
Extensive budget management experience
Understands how program objectives, tools, and resources relate cross-functionally
Preferred
MBA a plus
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
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off
Gym & personal training reimbursement
Life insurance and disability offerings
Paid volunteer time off
Company
Polaris Inc.
Since 1954, Polaris has proudly defined, re-defined and then raised the bar again for the powersports industry.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$850M2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2025-07-02Post Ipo Debt· $350M
1987-08-21IPO
Leadership Team
Mike Speetzen
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2026-01-09
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