Program Leader For Vehicle Electronics And Software
Polaris, a global powersports leader, is seeking a Program Leader for Vehicle Electronics and Software. This position will lead, direct, and monitor design and development programs from concept to production to achieve product objectives on a specified schedule. This position will focus on program management of Vehicle Electronics and Software, inclusive of RIDE COMMAND, Connected, Electrical Systems and related electrical technologies utilized across the company.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Lead cross-functional, multi-site, multi-company project teams to meet program schedule, cost, quality, durability, performance and reliability requirements.
- 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.
Skills and Knowledge :
Minimum Qualifications :
BS Engineering Degree required, or equivalent experience. MBA a plus.3+ years of proven program leadership or engineering project leadership experience, in a similar industry. 5 or more years preferred.Experience in driving and delivering critical product hardware and / or software features which involve cross functional integration with different teamsSolid understanding of project management practices and tools, especially virtual tools; Able to apply the right practices and tools at the right timeStrong leadership skills and ability.Outstanding oral and written communication skills.Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to indirectly lead and influence others.Decisive and prone to action. Must be quality-oriented and customer focused.Excellent project planning, organizing, and administrative skills.Understands how program objectives, tools, and resources relate cross-functionally.Working Conditions :
Standard office environment. Limited travel required.
The starting pay range for Minnesota is $91,000 to $120,000 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.
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