Garmin

Senior Technical Program Manager

Garmin • $100K — $130K *
Olathe, KS 66062In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Management
  • 5+ years in technical/program management or related fields
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity vulnerability management
  • Ability to coordinate work across various teams
  • Strong judgment in ambiguous situations
  • Clear communicator with technical and business groups
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Define and optimize the Vulnerability Management Program
  • Independently manage complex, multi-team projects
  • Develop execution strategies across teams and timelines
  • Resolve dependencies and risks across the organization
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and customer expectations
  • Coordinate program activities with external partners
  • Communicate program status to senior management and stakeholders
  • Mentor Technical Program Managers on contributing programs

Benefits

  • Eligibility for Garmin's comprehensive benefits program
  • Access to professional development opportunities
  • Participation in a collaborative work environment
  • Flexible work conditions to meet project demands
  • Opportunities for mentorship and knowledge sharing
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a full-time Senior Technical Program Manager, Security at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, planning, and execution of the vulnerability management program, ensuring our company meets our customers' expectations while also achieving compliance with evolving standards across multiple regions. The ideal candidate will be a proactive communicator and strategic thinker, capable of balancing complex technical situational awareness with regulatory frameworks.

Essential Functions
  • Define, execute, and optimize Garmin's Vulnerability Management Program
  • Independently own complex, multi-team programs with ambiguous requirements or dependencies
  • Define and drive execution strategy across teams, functions, and timelines
  • Resolve cross-organizational dependencies, risks, and delivery friction without direct authority
  • Ensure program meets regulatory requirements and customer expectations
  • Lead program activities that involve coordination with external partners or customers
  • Communicate program status, risks, and dependencies to senior managers and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Provide execution leadership and mentorship to Technical Program Managers working on contributing programs

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Management AND a minimum of 5 years of experience in technical program management, program management, product management, or equivalent experience in shipping software or cloud services
  • Experience and/or knowledge of cybersecurity vulnerability management strategies in industry
  • Proven ability to orchestrate work across multiple teams and disciplines
  • Strong judgment in navigating ambiguity and tradeoffs
  • Must possess clear, concise communication with various groups such as engineering and business leadership
  • Must be detailed-oriented and possess the ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task in a flexible, fast-paced and challenging environment to effectively meet deadlines
  • Demonstrated experience in end-to-end delivery of software products and/or technology features from inception to production release

Desired Qualifications
  • Experience and/or knowledge of industry regulations and standards (NIST, ISO, CIS, EU RED cybersecurity, EU CRA, etc)
  • Previous experience developing engineering processes
  • Previous experience in Technology Management, Partner Management, and/or Project Management

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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