Overview
We are seeking a full-time Project Manager 1 Operations in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for providing project management and coordination for small to mid-sized projects between project team and other departments in the support of Garmin’s operations.
Essential Functions
- Learns and applies project management skills within small to mid-size projects or sub-projects, seeking input from mentor and/or supervisor as needed
- Supports provision and timely documentation of clear project scope [i.e. detailed assumptions, requirements (internal, external, regulatory), objectives/targets, validation needs, resource estimates, costs, and timing]
- Uses communication skills to ensure team members/stakeholders are appropriately informed including awareness of project scope, milestones, main points of contact, repositories, and tools specific to the assigned tasks/project(s)
- Support creation and maintenance of basic timelines and milestone tracking and open action/issues lists
- Drives assigned project elements to closure and uses good judgment in determining when to escalate issues above mentor or direct supervisor
- May lead small or mid-sized projects or sub-projects including estimating level of effort for project management tasks
- Learns reporting formats and understands level of detail necessary to ensure accurate project reporting
- Distributes project documentation (e.g. reports, meeting minutes, emails, etc.) in a timely manner to appropriate distribution lists
- Learns product domain (e.g. knowledge of storage memory required for product features, etc.)
- Develops good relationships between the various team(s), other Garmin teams/departments and external entities (e.g. customers, suppliers, etc.)
- Actively participates in effective/efficient team meetings and may lead depending on assigned tasks/project(s)
- Applies basic standards and procedures to accomplish tasks using appropriate engineering tools to document and implement work in an organized manner and use proper tools and techniques to identify and resolve defects
The Construction and Facilities team is responsible for the management of new construction, remodeling and facilities projects of all types of construction for including tracking and managing every aspect of the projects across the North Americas.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Operations, Engineering or related field 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 ability to learn how to use and apply engineering and project management tools
- Ability to deal with confidential company matters
- Proficient computer skills in MS Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint)
- Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented, and be a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and manage projects in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
Desired Qualifications
- APICS Certified (American Production and Inventory Control Society)
- Previous experience with Oracle ERP demonstrating technical competence in configuration of business functional modules
- General understanding in the areas of application programming, database, and system design
- General understanding of Internet, Intranet, Extranet, and client/server architectures
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
