Project Management Leader

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.

You will manage diagnostic software system projects that support dealer-facing electronic service tools, manufacturing systems, and engineering processes. In this role, you will coordinate project scope, schedule, cost, validation requirements, supplier activities, and issue resolution to help ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams, technical leads, program leadership, and third‑party suppliers to support project execution and communication.

This is a compelling opportunity to contribute to software‑enabled service tools that support product diagnostics, dealer service capability, and cross‑functional execution across the business.

• Manage multiple electronic service tool integration projects of varying scope and timeline under a program manager.
• Define project scope, schedule, cost, validation requirements, and overall execution plans with cross‑functional teams.
• Monitor project status, track progress against commitments, and support completion on time, within scope and within budget.
• Coordinate project plans and deliverables with third‑party electronic service tool suppliers.
• Communicate project status, key issues, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders through regular project reviews and updates.
• Follow up on action items identified during project reviews and drive closure with appropriate stakeholders.
• Partner with technical leads to analyze project issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Coordinate issue resolution with program leaders, functional managers, suppliers, and internal teams as needed.
• Support invoice processing activities related to integration projects.

• Planning & Organization
  : manage time, resources, and priorities effectively to meet deadlines and deliver consistent results.
• Communication
  : convey information, ideas, and expectations clearly to diverse audiences, adjusting the message to ensure understanding and alignment.
• Problem Solving
  : identify issues, assess root causes, and implement practical solutions that balance speed, quality, and risk.

• Associate’s degree in business, engineering, science, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience with an associate’s degree or equivalent; minimum 4 years of project management experience without an associate’s degree.
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.
• Strong project planning, execution, organization, and follow‑up skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, and firm schedules.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex topics clearly to a broad audience.
• Effective decision‑making, problem‑solving, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams, technical leads, suppliers, and program stakeholders.
• Technical aptitude with the ability to understand and communicate technical details is preferred.
• Experience supporting product development process programs is preferred.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in management, engineering, or science is preferred.

Position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Starting pay range for Minnesota: $75,000 to $99,000 per year.

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

Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; wellness programs; paid time off; gym and personal training reimbursement; life and disability insurance; and a range of financial and ownership incentives such as profit‑sharing, Employee Stock Ownership Plan contributions, and 401(k) matching.

EEO Statement:
Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment‑related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800‑765‑2747 or T