Program Manager – Modularity

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.

Position Overview:
You will lead the modularity strategy across Off-Road Vehicle platforms, driving efforts to reduce portfolio complexity through cross-functional alignment and disciplined program execution. In this role, you will guide a team and collaborate closely with product planning, engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, and design to deliver scalable platform and kit solutions. You will own multiple modularity initiatives, ensuring alignment to cost, quality, and performance objectives while balancing competing priorities. This role offers the opportunity to influence product architecture at scale and deliver measurable business impact through complexity reduction and standardization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve variant reduction, part reuse, cost optimization, and platform alignment objectives, with accountability for overall complexity reduction outcomes.

• Manage multiple modularity kits and implementation plans, ensuring alignment to program timelines, budgets, and business objectives.

• Establish and implement processes, procedures, and best practices that enable effective cross-functional coordination and global alignment.

• Drive part reduction, simplification, and standard interface strategies across the Off-Road Vehicle portfolio.

• Oversee execution of modularity programs by coordinating teams, resolving issues, facilitating trade-off decisions, and maintaining clear communication.

• Make key strategic decisions that shape kit development and platform solution direction.

• Lead, coach, and develop a small team of direct reports while supporting the development of cross-functional team members.

• Facilitate in-person workshops with stakeholders to align on priorities, strategies, and implementation plans.

• Own and manage the budget supporting modularity and kit development activities.

Desired Competencies:

• Leadership: You inspire, guide, and empower others to achieve their best by setting clear direction, fostering trust, and creating an environment where people feel supported, motivated, and accountable for delivering results.

• Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.

• Planning & Organization: You manage time, resources, and priorities effectively to meet deadlines and deliver consistent results.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in program leadership or engineering project leadership within a related industry.

• Minimum of 2 years of people leadership experience, including direct reports.

• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence in a cross-functional, matrixed organization.

• Experience with stage-gate processes or comparable product development frameworks.

• Strong program management, organizational, and communication skills.

• Broad technical knowledge of vehicle and system design is preferred.

• Ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate effectively across functions.

• Up to 10% travel required to manufacturing facilities and supplier locations.

• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $114,000 to $165,000 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, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com

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 [email protected].  To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).