Polaris Inc.
Program Leader - Cybersecurity & Functional Safety
Polaris Inc., Novi, Michigan, United States, 48377
Program Leader - Cybersecurity & Functional Safety
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. Responsibilities
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. 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. 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. Identify risks related to safety and cybersecurity deliverables and drive mitigation plans. Support safety and security incident response and root cause analysis. 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. Pay and Benefits
Base pay range: $100,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr. The starting pay range for Minnesota is $100,000 to $130,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined by factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range. Polaris offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, 401(k) with company contributions, stock purchase plans, and more. Polaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Armed Forces
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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. Responsibilities
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. 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. 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. Identify risks related to safety and cybersecurity deliverables and drive mitigation plans. Support safety and security incident response and root cause analysis. 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. Pay and Benefits
Base pay range: $100,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr. The starting pay range for Minnesota is $100,000 to $130,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined by factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range. Polaris offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, 401(k) with company contributions, stock purchase plans, and more. Polaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Armed Forces
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