Manager, Product - ORV

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Responsible for developing & executing product plans and product lifecycle management for the Off‑Road Division, on an existing platform mid‑to‑later in its product lifecycle. Leads multiple aspects of product lifecycle metrics on responsible platform(s) including development of market share targets and sales objectives, product design specifications, development and cost targets, product quality goals, market research, pricing and profit plans to ensure the commercial success of all new products, all guided by the “Voice Of The Customer”.

A key member of the division’s team that works cross‑functionally to build a successful business for Polaris.

• Analyze market data, competitive activity, and demographic trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Study consumer behaviors impacting buying decisions for assigned vehicle platforms.
• Track customer satisfaction data and determine Voice of Customer research needs.

• Develop and maintain the Long‑Range Product Plan (LRPP) for assigned platforms, ensuring global alignment.
• Lead creation of product proposals, program plans, and business cases for new programs; secure approvals from Gate 1 to Gate 2.
• Monitor technology trends, regulatory changes, and competitive product development to anticipate opportunities and threats.
• Identify and advocate for innovations that solve consumer problems and enhance product value.

• Manage current product portfolio with accurate volume and mix forecasts, collaborating with Operations, Sourcing, and Sales to meet financial goals.
• Coordinate accessory and bundle plans with PG&A to enhance ownership experience.

• Lead cross‑functional team to support platform ensuring holistic representation, alignment and clear understanding of execution needed for success of platform.
• Represent the division at industry events, trade meetings, and consumer‑facing activities.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

• Strong analytical and financial foundational skills.
• Excellent presentations skills. Ability to present and influence to a wide range of audiences at varying levels both internally and externally.
• Comfortable with technical concepts, and simplifying complex decisions into core attributes.
• Team Player with strong communication skills that can generate trust, confidence and respect from leadership regarding ability to execute within and across the organization.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required. MBA or graduate degree a plus.
• 2‑5 years of experience minimum of relevant sales, marketing, or product‑development experience.
• Strong customer focus. Knowledge of quantitative & qualitative market research tools and techniques.
• Must be able to use off‑road products competently.
• Extensive knowledge of off‑road vehicles, other powersports, and/or automotive products a plus.

• Standard office environment. Regular trips to Polaris engineering and manufacturing facilities.
• Some travel 15‑30% (primarily throughout US & Canada, occasionally overseas).
• Up to 50% travel between our Plymouth, Medina, and Wyoming, MN offices will be required on a regular basis.

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $112,000 to $148,000 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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