Garmin

Project Manager 2

Garmin • $75K — $95K *
Olathe, KS 66062In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline and 2+ years relevant experience, or equivalent education and experience
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher generally preferred
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Understanding of production and operations related to engineering project management
  • Team-oriented with a positive attitude
  • Exceptional time management and organizational skills
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint) or similar tools

Responsibilities

  • Manage medium-to-large projects of average complexity, focusing on project scope and milestones
  • Drive projects to successful closure, identifying issues and creating mitigation plans
  • Maintain clear project documentation and reporting using established tools
  • Build relationships and align team and stakeholder interests
  • Resolve conflicts by understanding team interdependencies and fostering effective relationships
  • Lead efficient team meetings and ensure all stakeholders are informed of project details
  • Mentor less experienced Project Managers, providing guidance and support

Benefits

  • Participation in Garmin's comprehensive benefits program
  • Opportunity for professional development and mentoring within the company
  • Eligibility for company-specific bonuses or incentives
  • Access to wellness programs and initiatives
  • Possibility of flexible work arrangements or benefits specific to office location
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a full-time Project Manager 2 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for managing medium-to-large projects of average complexity including development and execution of project plans and reporting of project status. This role also supports project management process improvements and may mentor less-experienced Project Managers. In addition, this position may manage medium sized projects across business units with moderate guidance.

Essential Functions
  • Applies project management skills on medium to large projects of average complexity, including understanding, developing and communicating project scope, milestones, and decisions
  • Identifies and supports process improvement activities
  • Drives projects to closure, applies good judgment in identifying issues and risks, creates mitigation plans with assistance from mentor or direct supervisor
  • Demonstrates the ability to maintain clear project status, documentation, and reporting for medium to large projects with established tools
  • Demonstrates communication skills, including effective listening, responding appropriately, and managing difficult conversations
  • Builds relationships and gains alignment within the department
  • Identifies and resolves conflicts through understanding of interdependencies of and development of effective relationships between the development team(s)
  • Demonstrates ability to lead effective and efficient team meetings
  • Ensures team members/stakeholders are appropriately informed of project scope, schedule and cost
  • Demonstrates project ownership with moderate involvement from Team Leader/Mentor, working towards single point of contact for project needs, moderate contributions to the success of the project
  • Provides mentoring and guidance to less experienced Project Managers (Project Manager - Engineer 1)
  • Applies Garmin's Mission, Vision, Values and Quality Policy and enthusiastically exhibits a desire to see Garmin succeed
  • Guides and supports technology teams in Scrum ceremonies, including backlog refining, sprint planning and retrospectives

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline AND a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
  • Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
  • Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Understanding of production and operations issues as they relate to engineering project management
  • Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
  • Demonstrates excellent time management, organizational and follow-up skills
  • Computer skills in MS Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint) or similar

Desired Qualifications
  • Working knowledge of corporate cybersecurity principles, security governance practices, and vulnerability management processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to serve as a Scrum Master for cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Experience using Azure DevOps for backlog management, sprint planning, work item tracking, dashboards, and reporting.
  • Ability to apply critical thinking and sound judgment to solve problems and support project decisions.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work, manage competing demands, and meet project commitments.
  • Comfortable presenting project status to Stakeholders and various levels of Leadership.


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.
Learn more about Garmin
Size
18,700 employees
Market Cap
$17.5 billion
Industry
Consumer Technology
Net Income
$992.3 million
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+10.3%
Revenue
$4.1 billion
NASDAQ
GRMN
* Ladders Estimates

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