Digital Product Manager (Engineering Platforms)
AI summary of the role
Lead the strategic advancement of Polaris' engineering systems to transform product development from 2D drawings to Model-Based Product Development.
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What you’ll do
- Own the product vision, strategy, and multi-horizon roadmap for PLM Design capabilities supporting the end-to-end product lifecycle.
- Translate business outcomes into product priorities that strengthen Polaris' digital thread and model-based workflows across engineering, manufacturing, and service.
- Manage product budgets, investment cases, prioritization, and value realization to ensure transparent decision-making and measurable business impact.
- Provide product leadership for Windchill-based PLM capabilities including 3D BOM structures, configuration management, engineering change processes, and CAD/PDM integration.
What you’ll bring
- 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.
Technologies
PTC Windchill · PLM · Model-Based Definition · Creo · CAD/PDM · EBOM/MBOM/SBOM · ECR/ECO/ECN · Agile
About Polaris
Public powersports OEM making off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, boats, defense/commercial mobility, and PG&A, anchored by RANGER/RZR leadership and a global dealer network.
Public · 5000+ people
Source and classification
Internal deployment & tooling · Evidence for this classification:
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 Overview: As a Digital Product Manager, you will lead the strategic advancement of Polaris’ engineering systems to transform the product development process from traditional 2D drawings to a contemporary Model-Based Product Development approach. You will serve as the product owner for foundational engineering capabilities centered on the PTC Windchill ecosystem, defining roadmaps that enable virtual builds, testing, and Model-Based Definition. In this role, you are accountable for delivering scalable digital products that create measurable
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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 Overview: As a Digital Product Manager, you will lead the strategic advancement of Polaris’ engineering systems to transform the product development process from traditional 2D drawings to a contemporary Model-Based Product Development approach. You will serve as the product owner for foundational engineering capabilities centered on the PTC Windchill ecosystem, defining roadmaps that enable virtual builds, testing, and Model-Based Definition. In this role, you are accountable for delivering scalable digital products that create measurable value for global stakeholders across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Service, and Supply Chain. This high-level independent contributor role is a compelling opportunity to directly impact product quality, time-to-market, and product lifecycle efficiency at the global leader in powersports. Key Responsibilities: Own the product vision, strategy, and multi-horizon roadmap for PLM Design capabilities that support the end-to-end product lifecycle. Translate business outcomes into product prioriti [... source excerpt omitted ...] management practices that support predictable, high-quality delivery. Lead product discovery and definition efforts by synthesizing user needs from workshops, analytics, voice of customer feedback, and stakeholder input, and translating those insights into clear requirements. Create and maintain a right-sized product backlog of epics, features, and stories, including acceptance criteria and just-in-time elaboration to support effective delivery. Lead or actively participate in key delivery ceremonies and release planning while coordinating cross-team dependencies and balancing near-term delivery with long-term architecture and platform sustainability. Provide product leadersh [... source excerpt omitted ...] nt. Technical / Functional Expertise: You apply the required technical or professional knowledge to perform your role effectively and stay current within your area of expertise. 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
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