Digital Product Manager (Engineering Platforms)

About the role

Polaris Inc. is a global leader in powersports, empowering employees to drive change and innovation. This role is part of a hybrid work model requiring 3 days in-office and 2 days remote, with on-site days determined by management.

Responsibilities

• Own the product vision, strategy, and multi-horizon roadmap for PLM Design capabilities.
• Translate business outcomes into product priorities and initiatives.
• Evaluate internal performance, business needs, market trends, and emerging capabilities.
• Establish and lead product operating rhythms such as quarterly planning, roadmap reviews, and KPI reporting.
• Manage product budgets, investment cases, prioritization, and value realization.
• Partner with engineering and delivery teams to execute the roadmap using Agile and project management practices.
• Create and maintain a right-sized product backlog of epics, features, and stories.
• Lead or actively participate in key delivery ceremonies and release planning.
• Lead or partner with D&IT software engineering and platform teams to support platform health and scalability.
• Drive adoption, change management, and partner performance by leading training and communication plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Industrial Design, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT or Engineering with increasing scope and accountability.
• 5+ years of experience in Product Management partnering with senior business stakeholders in complex enterprise environments.
• Recent experience supporting Model-Based Definition (MBD) transformation and practical enablement of MBD concepts.
• Demonstrated experience with PTC Engineering systems and product lifecycle processes.
• Proven ability to lead a product from concept through release, including roadmap definition, execution, and iterative improvement.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments and managing backlogs, prioritization, and value-focused outcomes.
• Strong technical aptitude for evaluating requirements and collaborating with architects and engineers to make informed tradeoffs.
• Experience supporting or leading data migration readiness, partnering on data cleansing, validation, and cutover strategies.
• Ability to influence across a cross-functional matrix; strong stakeholder management and conflict-resolution skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Industrial Design, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT or Engineering with increasing scope and accountability.
• 5+ years of experience in Product Management partnering with senior business stakeholders in complex enterprise environments.
• Recent experience supporting Model-Based Definition (MBD) transformation and practical enablement of MBD concepts.
• Demonstrated experience with PTC Engineering systems and product lifecycle processes.
• Proven ability to lead a product from concept through release, including roadmap definition, execution, and iterative improvement.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments and managing backlogs, prioritization, and value-focused outcomes.
• Strong technical aptitude for evaluating requirements and collaborating with architects and engineers to make informed tradeoffs.
• Experience supporting or leading data migration readiness, partnering on data cleansing, validation, and cutover strategies.
• Ability to influence across a cross-functional matrix; strong stakeholder management and conflict-resolution skills.

Skills

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

Communication: Clearly conveys information, ideas, and expectations to diverse audiences, adjusting messages to ensure understanding and alignment.

Technical / Functional Expertise: Applies required technical or professional knowledge to perform role effectively and stays current within area of expertise.

Benefits

• Market-leading profit-sharing plan.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Discounted employee stock purchase plan.
• 401(k) matching contribution.
• Financial wellness education and consultation.
• Comprehensive suite of benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid time off.
• Gym & personal training reimbursement.
• Life insurance and disability offerings.
• Polaris Foundation and Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off.

Pay

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $126,000 to $166,000 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.

Schedule

This position is a hybrid role requiring 3 days in-office and 2 days of remote work, with on-site days determined by management and subject to change based on business needs.