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This role leads global race strategy, manages key relationships with the FIA, ASO, and other international sanctioning bodies, oversees RZR Factory Race Team partnerships, and directs the design, development, and homologation of race vehicles to deliver class-leading performance on the global stage.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead cross-functional program team to develop RZR Race vehicles that meet project schedule, cost, quality, durability, performance and reliability requirements. Responsible for the overall success of the international race program.
Serve as the primary point of contact for Polaris's international race program; partner with Dakar RZR Factory Race Teams on strategy, driver selection, vehicle refinements, and budget execution.
Act as technical delegate to the FIA and ASO, representing Polaris interests and influencing regulatory and class rule development.
Shape the Polaris Development Process (PDP) to fit race objectives, while ensuring that all requirements are clearly defined, documented, and achieved.
Partner with PG&A, sourcing, and EMEA business teams to develop and refine international sales channels through distributor networks.
Lead the integrated product team to deliver production-ready race vehicles, managing supply base execution, feature development, and process innovation.
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 field development testing; analyze race and test issues and drive corrective actions.
Motivate the entire team and others affecting the program's success.
Support functional managers with budget planning and resource forecasting.
Partner with ORV Marketing team to plan and execute race-related marketing content.
Communicate program status, risks, and upcoming race plans to executive leadership.
Attend and support select international races (1-2 events per year)
Other duties as assigned.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Required:
Bachelor's degree required. Preferred Engineering or Technical degree
5+ years of program leadership or engineering project/design leadership experience in a related industry.
Strong technical foundation with the ability to lead complex, cross-functional development programs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to influence across organizations and build strong external partnerships.
Strong project planning, organizational, and execution skills.
Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive, results-driven attitude.
Willingness to travel (approximately 20% total, to include ~15% international).
Preferred:
Racing background (professional, collegiate, or personal).
Riding experience and/or strong interest in powersports vehicles.
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The starting pay range for Minnesota is $104,000 to $137,000 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 (https://www.polaris.com/en-us/)
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