Participate in defining project features and system trade-offs
Develop reliable solutions to complex problems using creativity and ingenuity
Mentor less experienced IT Project Analysts
Maintain comprehensive project documentation
Coordinate resources and resolve conflicts without direct authority
Benefits
Eligible for Garmin's benefit program
Access to advanced technical research opportunities
Mentorship opportunities within the team
Engagement in large-scale, globally based projects
Dynamic work environment with a focus on technology solutions
Full Job Description
Overview
We are seeking a full-time Lead Project Manager IT at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for managing very large and complex projects across multiple teams and stakeholders.
Essential Functions
Motivates and drives accountability to project teams to deliver projects on time and within budget
Provides project management guidance across teams
Delivers project status and summary project information to all levels of the business including the executive level
Identifies interdependencies in projects across the department and provides guidance for project management processes and procedures
Derives and executes project management improvement efforts
Participates in project definition activities including feature analysis and system tradeoffs
Develops reliable solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creatively
Serves as a mentor to less experienced IT Project Analyst (Project Analyst 1, 2 & 3)
Develops and maintains all project documentation
Motivates and drives accountability from all project team members, including the coordination of resources assigned to projects for which he/she is responsible without direct authority and resolves conflicts with little assistance
Contributes to advanced technical research on new technologies and determining feasibility of team or functional goals/objectives
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business or related field AND a minimum of 9 years relevant experience
Experience supporting Technology projects and is able to talk technically with managers, architects and individual contributors.
Demonstrates mastery of project management principles and adapts practices to meet rapidly changing business climates and needs
Demonstrated experience with a proven track record in successful implementation of technology solutions
Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and lead projects in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
Demonstrated excellent time management and follow-up skills
Desired Qualifications
Experience successfully coordinating large scale globally based projects
Experience with Infrastructure projects
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
About Garmin
Garmin Ltd. is an American multinational technology company founded in 1989 by Gary Burrell and Min Kao in Lenexa, Kansas. The company specializes in GPS technology for automotive, aviation, marine, outdoor, and sport activities. Garmin's products serve aviation, marine, automotive, wireless, outdoor recreation, and fitness markets. The company's goal is to create navigation and communication devices that can enrich customers' lives. Garmin has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company's products are sold in over 100 countries.
