Project Management Leader - Manufacturing Systems

Project Management Specialist - Manufacturing Systems

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

Project Management Specialist provides leadership focus on projects to implement new and/or significant changes to both domestic and international manufacturing facilities and/or processes at Polaris focused on critical IT manufacturing systems. Many of these manufacturing systems are in the Operational Technology (OT), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) for manufacturing, Bill of Process (BOP), and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) spaces. This role defines the strategic direction for critical manufacturing system initiatives company-wide along with leading the replication and implementation of related best practices at new and existing manufacturing facilities.

• Lead multifaceted teams responsible to successfully implement new and/or significant changes to IT manufacturing systems and related processes at manufacturing facilities.
• Develop processes, procedures, equipment, best practices, and strategy for manufacturing systems at Polaris.
• Provide technical guidance and make appropriate decisions to enable project success.
• Define and manage the project budget.
• Define and manage project plans ensuring that key milestones, metrics, and dates are met.
• Setup reoccurring reviews to monitor progress, achieve results, and enable communication within all levels of the organization.
• Ensure manufacturing best practices and processes are utilized and implemented on project(s).

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in an engineering related field such as Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures to the completion of projects.
• Previous experience with managing large and complex projects.
• Strong organizational, communication (written, verbal, presentation), leadership and project management skills.
• Possesses foundational knowledge of financial metrics and performance indicators.
• Creative, innovative, decisive, prone to action, commitment to quality, and strong customer focus are critical traits for this position.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 25%).

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $74,000 to $98,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.

To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!

At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. 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,…