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 SUMMARY:
Polaris is seeking a Product Manager to advance Polaris’ D&IS capabilities and provide our channel partners with a world-class experience. As a Digital Product Manager you will drive short and long term product roadmaps and have direct ownership and accountability in our global Service & Support evolution.
The Product Manager is accountable for the delivery of market-leading products that create clear and compelling value to our stakeholders and exceed stakeholder objectives. To achieve this, you must be capable of driving multiple initiatives, focusing on details while not losing sight of the big picture. You will have a proven track record in taking on end-to-end ownership and successfully delivering results in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment.
This role is inherently cross-functional; you’ll be gathering and prioritizing dealer and business needs and working closely with business leadership, Service, Warranty & Support teams. A successful candidate fosters a growth mindset and delivers clear results, has high business acumen, is a change driver and will be customer-focused, analytical, resourceful and team-oriented.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leading
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Partnering with business leaders on formulation and execution of digital strategy, vision and product roadmap
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Executing against the roadmap to deliver industry-leading digital experiences
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Driving rapid iteration, testing and change to deliver on business goals and KPIs
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Assessing the competitive landscape and emerging industry trends
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Define and evolve the methodology and tools for digital teams
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Resourcing project with matrix reporting digital talent often including selecting and managing vendors
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Creating and managing product budgets and expected results
Getting Into the Team & Work
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Gathering and synthesizing user needs and product requirements from a variety of sources e.g. analytical analysis, voice of customer, internal business needs and workshop outputs (journey maps, touchpoint analysis, stakeholder maps, sketching, etc.)
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Writes user stories aligned with product vision to right-sized product backlog items, creating clear goals for the product team.
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Coordinates product feedback from internal and external stakeholders to drive product release schedule
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Actively participates in iteration planning and cross product team planning sessions, leads Sprint Reviews, and participates in retrospectives when requested by the team
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Contributes to prioritization, maintains the sprint backlog and performs just-in-time story elaboration with the implementation team
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Manages stakeholder expectations while maintaining an up to date roadmap to be shared with all stakeholders
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Leads and understands the backlog, backlog grooming and daily maintenance of the backlog as a primary function of this role
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Responsible for monitoring product status and feedback in the marketplace
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Leads and works closely with Scrum team to guide, direct, and ensure acceptance criteria is met, while maintaining focus on quality
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field or the equivalent in work experience
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10+ years of overall IT/Business experience with increasing scope and accountability
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5+ years partnering with business stakeholders building and delivering a technology roadmap
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Proven track record demonstrating a deep understanding of product life cycle management to take a product idea from conception to release, including new feature and function releases, upgrades, enhancements, etc.
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Strong leadership and analytical skills with outstanding written and oral communication skills
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Ability to lead, collaborate, influence, and coordinate activities in a cross functional, team-oriented environment to deliver technology applications or technical products
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Technical aptitude to evaluate requirements and coordinate with business analysts and developers
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Demonstrated results establishing a product vision and road maps that led to successful business value
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Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss digital concepts, manage trade-offs and evaluate opportunistic new ideas with internal and external partners
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Demonstrated results showing ability to thrive in a growth-driven and fast-paced organization
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Dealer channel experience, specifically in case/claim management a plus
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Experience with scaling scrum (ex. Scrum@Scale or LeSS) a plus
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; Indian Motorcycle® mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; 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 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.
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Since 1954, Polaris has proudly defined, re-defined and then raised the bar again for the powersports industry. It is reflected in the innovation we bring to the products we design and experiences we create for all those who play, work and THINK OUTSIDE
