Program Manager Job Listing at Polaris Industries, Inc. in Wyoming, MN

Recognized as the leader in the Powersports industry, Polaris Industries prides itself on recognizing and developing top talent to take its people and company to the next level.   Polaris is transforming from a North American based company to a global company with over 4,500 employees in 15 different countries spanning five continents of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.   Polaris Industries is headquartered just outside of Minneapolis in Medina, Minnesota with annual 2012 sales of $3.2 billion.

Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets innovative, high quality off-road vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and the Polaris RANGER® and RZR® side-by-side vehicles, snowmobiles, motorcycles and on-road electric/hybrid powered vehicles.    Polaris is among the global sales leaders for both snowmobiles and off-road vehicles and has established a presence in the heavyweight cruiser and touring motorcycle market with the Victory and Indian motorcycle brands. Additionally, Polaris continues to invest in the global on-road small electric/hybrid powered vehicle industry with Global Electric Motorcars (GEM), Goupil Industrie SA, and internally developed vehicles. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Polaris and KLIM branded apparel and Polaris accessories and parts.

Polaris offers you an opportunity to come on board and make a difference.   We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive relocation package.   To round it off, a benefits package that allows you to work hard and play harder.

JOB SUMMARY:                                          

Responsible for technical management of engineering programs.   Develops and manages program   strategy, planning, and tactical execution to achieve program goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop and execute long term product plan jointly with Product Manager (using PDP process).
2. Develop product specifications based on market data and research.
3. Responsible for product bill of materials.
4. Manage program team consisting of functional areas: quality, testing, design, development, validation and technical publications.
5. Develop and manage all planned changes and cost enhancements opportunities.
6. Develop program cost goals, development budgets, and tooling budgets.
7. Resolve and implement design, development, manufacturing, and purchasing issues.
8. Initiate vehicle build schedules.
9. Resolve and Implement corrective action on field issues and warranty.
10. Track, maintain, and stay within the development budget, tooling budget, and unit cost budget.
11. Support product introductions to press, dealers, and consumers.
12. Participate in consumer focus group.
13. Present program status updates and product changes/enhancements to senior Management.
14. Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE

1. BSME required, MBA preferred.
2. Minimum 6 years engineering project/design leadership experience in similar industry.
3. Decisive and prone to action.
4. Creative and innovative.
5. Strong professional development and team building skills.
6. Polaris product experience preferred (must be willing to learn).
7. Excellent product knowledge.