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This Portfolio Manager will oversee a global team of Powertrain engineering leaders while providing process execution direction, coaching, and Portfolio leadership across all engine platforms. Working closely with Vehicle Engineering, Calibration, Manufacturing, Validation, Purchasing, Quality, Industrial design and Supplier Engineering, this individual will ensure powertrain programs are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of performance, quality, durability, and customer satisfaction.

This leader will drive efficiency in the product development process through process engineering and continuous improvement, while supporting senior leadership on Long Range Product Plan alignment in close partnership with the Product team. The ideal candidate is an experienced engineering leader who enjoys developing people as much as developing products in a global Team , while fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and monitors design and development programs from concept to production to achieve product objectives within a specified time schedule.
• Leads cross-functional global teams of internal and external resources to meet program, product, and portfolio objectives.
• Establishes and manages the platform program plans to support the Long Range Product Plan (LRPP) developed with the product planning team.
• Partner with Vehicle leadership for Integration, Calibration, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Supplier Development, and Validation teams to deliver integrated vehicle solutions.
  
• Champions and develop the Indian Motorcycle product development process and project management best practices within the team to execute programs.
• Establishes targets for platform project costs, part costs, and tool costs. Tracks and reports on the costs throughout the project.
• Oversees platform development, testing, design, and validation efforts to ensure project objectives are met per schedule and budget.
• Develops and manages planned changes and cost enhancement opportunities for applicable platforms.
• Tracks technology development trends, industrial design trends, and competitive product development trends to help identify and anticipate future opportunities and competitive threats.
• Reports to product groups, management teams, and Indian Motorcycle senior management to keep them informed of trends and implications.
• Develops, maintains, and manages platform strategies and aligns to the division’s product, manufacturing, and sourcing strategies.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of Powertrain Engineers.
  
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and innovative engineering culture.
  
• Establish performance expectations, conduct performance reviews, and support employee development plans.
  
• Develop departmental goals aligned with broader Motorcycle Engineering objectives.
  
• Lead department budget planning, resource forecasting, and capital planning activities.
  
• Signs off at Gate reviews when applicable, major milestones, and project status meetings.
• Supports product introductions to press, dealers, and consumers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Knowledge

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive international multimillion dollar product development experience, including powertrain engineering.
  
• Excellent project planning, execution, and organization skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Strong project management, facilitation, and presentation skills at all levels.
• Strong understanding of DFMEA, DVP&R, APQP, GD&T, engineering change management, and product development processes.
  
• Ability to challenge the status quo with a focus on time and cost efficiency.
• Ability to lead direct reports and indirectly motivate and influence others at all levels.
• Self-directed with bias toward action and the ability to quickly move work ahead with teams.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects within tight deadlines and firm schedules.
• Effective decision-making, problem-solving, and negotiating skills.
• Ability to wear multiple hats and willingness to cover multiple responsibilities in a small team environment.
• Ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships throughout the organization.
  
• Passion for continuous improvement and delivering high-quality products.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required. MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
• Motorcycle, powersports, automotive, marine, or adjacent vehicle industry experience.
  
• Extensive budget management experience.
• Previous experience leading new product development teams.
  
• In possession of a Motorcycle drivers’ license
  
• Experience in working in a global Team structure in different timezones

Compensation & Benefits: The starting pay range for Minnesota is $135,000 to $165,000 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. At Indian Motorcycle Company, we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial well-being. IMC is proud to offer competitive compensation, including an Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. 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, IMC 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 Volunteer Time Off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and well-being of the communities of their choosing.