Project 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. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

Job Summary:
Polaris, a global powersports leader, is seeking a Diagnostic Project Leader to support our Vehicle Electrical Systems (VES) Diagnostics Team. This position will be primarily focused on our dealer facing electronic service tool – Digital Wrench II, but will also support the associated manufacturing and engineering systems and processes used by the Diagnostic Software team. In this role, you will be responsible for the administration, implementation, validation, and management of these diagnostic software system projects in support of Polaris’ On-Road organization and accountable for the project requirements, scope of work, schedule, and budget. This position will help design, implement, and test the software and infrastructure used by Polaris dealers, manufacturing plants, customers, and engineering teams for performing diagnostics, Electronic Control Unit (ECU) reflash, and vehicle/component configuration on Polaris products. To be successful in this role, individual must be self-driven with a passion to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment. Individual should be able to demonstrate the ability and drive to learn new technologies quickly and efficiently. The ideal candidate with have both Program Management and Diagnostic technical experience/aptitude.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Manage multiple simultaneous Electronic Service Tool integration projects of various scope and timeframe
• Work with cross-functional teams to define project scope, schedule, cost, and validation requirements. Responsible for the overall success of the project
• Coordinate project plan with 3rd party electronic service tool supplier
• Help define requirements and design for tool features and functions
• Monitor projects status, coordinate issue resolution with Program Leader or functional managers, and ensure project is completed on-time, in-scope, and on-budget
• Effectively communicate program status, key issues, and mitigation plans
• Coordinate processing of invoices for integration projects
• Follow up on identified actions and drive to closure
• Collaborate with technical leads to analyze problems and recommend possible solutions
• Lead and perform validation testing of tool to ensure adherence to defined requirements and scope
• Lead technical discussions with electrical, powertrain, and system engineers during product development to ensure all vehicle functions, diagnostics, and communications are compatible with diagnostic tools
• Work with cross functional teams to bridge the gap between Engineering, Service, Manufacturing, and IT
• Help facilitate and maintain the relationship between Polaris and the diagnostic tool external software vendor
• Serve as Diagnostics Technical Expert for assigned products
• Other duties as required

Education, Skills and Knowledge:

• B.S. Degree in Management, Engineering, or Science preferred.
• 2+ years of professional experience with previous industry experience as a full-time, contractor, co-op or intern strongly desired.
• Familiarity with Polaris Digital Wrench and/or Polaris products preferred. Experience with powersports, automotive, agriculture, or trucking electronic service tools and diagnostics.
• Experience with vehicle CAN communication networks, J1939 and UDS protocols.
• Self-directed with strong personal initiative and an ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude
• Technical aptitude with an ability understand technical details and learn effectively.
• Effective decision-making, problem solving and negotiating skills
• Ability to embrace a rapidly changing environment and pivot quickly on priorities.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Quality and customer focused

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies. Program Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Asana, Microsoft Visio, or Power Bi experience
• Experience using tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe, CANOpen, Vehicle Spy
• Experience in Web (HTML, JS, MVC), C# (.NET), Python, Unit Testing, SQL, JSON

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The pay range for Minnesota is $74,000 to $98,000 per year. Individual salaries are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.

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

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