Project Manager - Consumer Product Engineering (Finance)

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Project Manager 2 Engineering in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for managing medium to large engineering projects of average complexity including development and execution of project plans and reporting of project status.

Essential Functions

• Supports project management process improvements and may mentor less experienced Project Managers
• May manage medium sized projects across business units with moderate guidance
• Applies project management skills on medium to large engineering projects of average complexity, including understanding, developing and communicating project scope, milestones, and decisions
• Applies product domain knowledge, full use of accepted processes, procedures, tools and requirements
• Demonstrates product domain knowledge, full use of accepted processes, procedures, tools and requirements
• 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 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/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 and 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
• Participates in recruiting activities as assigned

For Automotive OEM Project Management positions:

• Business travel required
• Willing to work outside of core hours as needed
• Demonstrates good customer communication skills, including but not limited to handling difficult conversations and negotiating with customer for reasonable delivery targets
• Understanding of compliance standards (ex. IATF 16949, ASPICE, VDA, etc.) that are applicable to AOEM development, including understanding which standards are applicable to which global developments
• Capable of filling primary auditee role for both internal/external audits to support business needs
• Capable of completing PPAP and APQP documentation requirements to meet customer expectations with limited support or mentoring
• Leads project or feature development to provide a quality product for AOEM customer

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline AND a minimum of 2 years 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
• Demonstrated understanding of production and operations issues as they relate to engineering project management
• Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, work well with others, and demonstrate excellent time management, organizational and follow-up skills
• Computer skills in MS Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint) or similar

Desired Qualifications

For Automotive OEM Project Management positions:

• Experience working in an automotive environment
• Experience working with embedded and/or mobile products
• Experience using DOORS
• Experience with CMMI or Automotive SPICE

For Aviation Project Management positions:

• Relevant knowledge, experience and/or training in avionics systems, software engineering, and/or aviation

For Industrial Design Exhibits Project Management positions:

• Experience working in the Environmental, display, and tradeshow industry
• Experience working with exhibit fabrication, millwork, or custom manufacturing
• Experience working with low voltage lighting, sound, and electrical systems

For All Teams:

• Relevant experience in one or more of the specialization areas noted below (opportunities for specialization exist as a Garmin Project Manager, some of which are listed below):

• • Automotive and Automotive OEM
  • Aviation
  • Marine
  • Outdoor
  • Fitness
  • Core Platform Technologies
  • Engineering Operations

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits