Digital Product Manager (M365 & Copilot)

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.

Position Overview:
As the Digital Product Manager for M365 and AI productivity solutions, you will lead how Polaris utilizes Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, and the broader M365 platform to boost organizational efficiency. You will develop the vision and roadmap for low-code/no-code solutions that enable teams to incorporate AI into daily workflows. You will work closely with business leaders, Microsoft, and product teams to turn enterprise needs into practical, secure, scalable solutions. In this role, you will influence how emerging productivity technologies are adopted organization-wide, providing a significant opportunity to drive enterprise impact and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define the long-term vision and roadmap for enterprise M365 and AI-driven productivity, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and Microsoft’s evolving capabilities.
• Partner with business leaders to translate digital product needs into actionable plans and drive execution across teams.
• Lead a cross-functional team responsible for development, training, communication, and change management supporting M365 and Copilot adoption.
• Collaborate with Microsoft to stay informed on feature releases, roadmap changes, and best practices, turning insights into internal enablement strategies.
• Design and deploy Copilot, Copilot Studio agents, and Power Platform solutions to meet business needs and accelerate workforce productivity.
• Establish governance guardrails for AI agents, low-code development, data retention, and enterprise usage standards.
• Partner with Legal, D&IT, and Security to implement responsible AI practices and ensure compliance with data governance requirements.
• Manage and communicate product roadmaps, ensuring stakeholder alignment and adapting plans based on business priorities.
• Monitor KPIs for adoption, productivity gains, and ROI, adjusting strategies based on usage trends and performance data.
• Oversee product budgets for Copilot and related AI initiatives, forecasting and optimizing spend to support organizational priorities.
• Support M&A-related data and access needs, ensuring appropriate controls for SharePoint, email, and related M365 services.

Desired Competencies:

• Business Acumen: You understand how your work impacts financial performance, operational efficiency, and organizational goals, and you make decisions with the broader business context in mind.
• Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.
• Technical / Functional Expertise: You apply the required technical or professional knowledge to perform your role effectively and stay current within your area of expertise, including M365, Copilot, and low-code/no-code platforms.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience with increasing responsibility within IT.
• Minimum 5 years of experience driving enterprise technology transformation and supporting the adoption of M365 productivity tools.
• Recent professional experience leading M365 and Copilot adoption in an enterprise environment.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Knowledge of responsible AI, data governance, and compliance requirements in enterprise settings.
• Demonstrated experience managing full product life cycles, from concept through release and enhancement.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience owning budgets and building ROI‑based business cases.
• Hybrid working model (3 days in the office/2 days WFH). On-site days are scheduled by management and may vary based on business needs.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $126,000 to $166,000 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. 

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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; 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 Inc. 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. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or Talent.Acquisition@Polaris.com.  To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).