IT Manager (SAP SD & Vistex)

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 an IT Manager, you will lead the strategy, design, and governance of Polaris’s SAP SD and Vistex solutions, ensuring they effectively support Order-to-Cash, pricing, rebates, and commercial operations. In this role, you will guide configuration decisions, influence enterprise architecture, and serve as the primary escalation point for functional and integration topics. You will work closely with Sales, Finance, Pricing, and Commercial teams as well as external partners to deliver solutions that meet real business needs. You will also build internal capability through coaching, documentation, and structured knowledge transfer. This is a compelling opportunity to shape a critical enterprise platform and directly influence how Polaris delivers commercial value through SAP S/4HANA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and own the SAP SD and Vistex strategy, configuration standards, and supporting processes for Order to Cash, pricing, rebates, and promotions.

• Lead Fit-to-Standard workshops, validate configuration decisions, and ensure alignment with business processes, compliance requirements, and SAP best practices.

• Own and approve SAP SD and Vistex configuration decisions, providing leadership across sales order management, pricing, Vistex rebates and incentives, promotions, billing, and integration to Finance.

• Ensure strong integration across related SAP modules and alignment with enterprise architecture standards while avoiding core modifications.

• Serve as the primary escalation point for SAP SD and Vistex functional and configuration issues.

• Mentor internal SAP configuration resources and promote clean core principles and disciplined change control.

• Coordinate with external partners to document, review, and align configuration decisions.

• Ensure complete, accurate, and business-ready process and configuration documentation.

• Conduct training and coaching for IT and business users across SAP SD, Vistex, and SAP Fiori capabilities.

• Establish governance, change control, authorization, and audit readiness processes for SAP SD and Vistex solutions.

• Gather and synthesize requirements, manage stakeholder expectations, and partner with commercial functions to ensure solutions deliver measurable business value.

Desired Competencies:

• Technical / Functional Expertise: You apply the required technical or professional knowledge to perform your role effectively and stay current within your area of expertise.

• Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.

• Planning & Organization: You manage time, resources, and priorities effectively to meet deadlines and deliver consistent results.

Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in SAP SD configuration and implementation.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership role managing SAP programs, projects, or functional teams.

• Expertise in SAP Order to Cash processes, including pricing, billing, and integration to Finance.

• Hands-on experience with Vistex, including rebates, incentives, chargebacks, and promotions.

• Experience delivering large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformations.

• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.

• Experience with SAP Activate methodology, Fit-to-Standard workshops, and clean core principles.

• Experience with agile delivery models is a plus.

• Travel up to 10%.

• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $142,000 to $176,000 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. (

EEO Statement

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