Polaris - Specialist - Learning & Development

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.

Job Summary:

- The Engineering Learning and Development Specialist is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering Global Engineering training programs to improve the skills and knowledge of employees.

- The ideal candidate is passionate about learning and development, facilitation (in person and online), instructional design, and enjoys creating engaging and effective training programs.

- This role will consult and lead project teams to effectively shape and apply the training strategy, approach, roadmap, tools, and templates to Engineering-specific learning programs.

Responsibilities:

- Design, develop, and deliver Global Engineering training programs for various levels of Engineering leaders, managers, and employees.

- Conduct training needs analysis to identify skills gaps and training requirements.

- Present training programs focused on adult learning using various forms and formats including e-learning modules, group discussions, lectures, simulations, and videos.

- Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make continuous improvements.

- Establish global relationships and partnerships with both internal business teams and external learning organizations, and Engineering Universities to increase the effectiveness of Engineering learning initiatives.

- Manage and support training organization such as event planning, LMS (Learning Management System) tracking, and coordinating class resources.

- Maintain training records and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

- Coordinate and communicate effectively across global Engineering teams using multiple communication tools and technology.

- Foster a strong continuous improvement culture to ensure deployment of scalable, simplified, and standardized processes.

Skills:

- Own the end-to-end learning development for specific Engineering programs.

- Skilled in organizational and project management skills to achieve adoption in learning program deliverables.

- Ability to design and deliver engaging and effective training programs.

- Design and develop interactive eLearning modules and courses using authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Rise 360).

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Excellent leadership, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others without direct authority.

- Must be capable of working on multiple priorities in a fast-paced, self-directed, and changing environment.

- Ability to simplify complex engineering concepts for diverse audiences.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, eLearning tools such as Articulate, Captivate, Storyline, Rise 360 and familiar with AI applications.

Education & Experience:

- Degree in training and development, Engineering, or a related field.

- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in training and development.

- Proven ability to master the full training cycle.

- Experience in designing and implementing training programs for engineering teams is highly desirable.

- Experience with powersports or automotive fields training preferred.

- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.

- We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE.

Apply today!.

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:

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.

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