Program Leader - Cybersecurity & Functional Safety

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Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and technically proficient Program Leader to coordinate the delivery of Product Cybersecurity and Functional Safety (FuSa) work products across multiple programs. This role ensures compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434) and alignment with program milestones, working closely with engineering, quality, and product teams in powersports.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Oversight:
- Manage the planning, execution, and tracking of FuSa and cybersecurity deliverables across product development lifecycles.
- Ensure alignment with internal development processes and external regulatory requirements.

Cross-Functional Coordination:
- Collaborate with system, hardware, software, and validation teams to integrate safety and security requirements into product designs.
- Facilitate regular reviews and working sessions with technical leads and domain experts.

Work Product Management:
- Track the creation, review, and approval of key safety and cybersecurity artifacts (e.g., HARA, TARA, safety concepts, cybersecurity goals, safety cases).
- Ensure timely delivery of documentation for audits, assessments, and customer milestones.

Risk and Issue Management:
- Identify risks related to safety and cybersecurity deliverables and drive mitigation plans.
- Support safety and security incident response and root cause analysis.

Stakeholder Communication:
- Provide regular status updates to program leadership and customers.
- Support internal and external assessments, including ASPICE, ISO 26262, and ISO/SAE 21434 audits.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

5+ years of experience in project or program management within embedded systems, automotive, aerospace, or medical devices.

Understanding of ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, and related safety/security standards.

Experience with tools such as Codebeamer, JIRA, or equivalent.

Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

PMP, PMI-ACP, or similar certification is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

- Familiarity with ASPICE, UNECE R155/R156, or other regulatory frameworks.

- Experience working in Agile or hybrid development environments.

- Technical background in systems, software, functional safety, cybersecurity, or hardware engineering.

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The starting pay range for Minnesota is $100,000 to $130,000 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; 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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