Project Manager

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.

Title: Project Manager

Department: D&IT

Reports To : Director D&IT

Location : Bangalore

JOB SUMMARY: This role is a Project Manager in our Enterprise Data and Analytics group. This position will require to own the project issues and ensure the resolution by engaging appropriate teams. Work and collaborate cross-functionally with teams, business stakeholders and work with the Digital & IT / Data Science team, and the peer Data Analyst network across the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

 Keep track of budget and schedule throughout the project lifecycle

 Identify risks and escalate issues on time, to the right stakeholders, take proactive steps to mitigate the risks.

 Manage Defects to closure.

 Identify and handle crisis situations during project lifecycle

 Own the project issues and ensure the resolution by engaging appropriate teams

 Participate in reviews over key project documents like Initial Request, Clear-choices, Solution Proposal, Test Strategy, Implementation plan etc.

 Manage Project delivery by creating and maintaining detailed project Plans (Should have the ability to challenge the estimates from all IT stakeholders and technology partners)

 Own and prepare key project documents like TOR / Project Charter, Project plan, Test Strategy, Implementation Plan and Post Implementation Report (PIR) etc.

 Timely project status/performance reporting and escalations, as required

 Identify and manage all changes over projects as per agreed change control process

 Ensure compliance to the organization’s PM process, procedures and controls  Play key role in project and resource prioritization along with IT and Business stakeholders

 Ability to handle non-functional requirements towards closure

SKILLS & KNOWLDGE

 8 to 12 years of experience in managing large and complex IT Projects involving Master Data implementation and Migration.

 Experience in leading, global, remote and virtual teams.

 Proven track record of IT delivery across medium, large and complex projects  Co-ordination of activities across multiple IT teams in multiple locations and time zones

 Proven practical experience of entire project lifecycle (SDLC/Waterfall and Agile/Scrum with DevOps knowledge)

 Strong understanding of stakeholder management, within Business and IT

 Strong risk & issue management skills

 Excellent communication skills

 Experience on project Management tools – eg. Clarity, Mercury Quality Centre, JIRA, Confluence, RTC etc

 Strong Negotiation Skills

 Strong understanding of PM processes

 Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics.

Working Conditions :

 Flexible hours required to participate in meetings with global team.

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.

EEO Statement

Polaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.