Garmin · 16 hours ago
Lead Project Manager Operations
Olathe, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
9+ years expGarmin is a leading company in the aviation product sector, seeking a full-time Lead Project Manager Operations. This role involves leading major projects, mentoring less experienced Project Managers, and driving improvements in project management processes.
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Responsibilities
Key contributor and leader of major concept or product development projects consisting of multiple modules or sub-projects; recognized as company expert on project management principles
Provisions timely documentation of clear project scope including assumptions, requirements (internal, external, regulatory), objectives/targets, validation needs, resource estimates [costs, and timing], especially in cases where elements are not well known
Determines and documents program objectives/requirements, organizes programs and projects, and develops standards and guides for diverse operations activities
Drives the implementation of improvements to the project management processes
Creates and/or enhances tools used to support project planning and tracking of activities
Makes substantial contributions to determining feasibility of project goals/objectives
Helps develop Garmin policy and procedure related to project management and demonstrates advanced risk/issue identification and mitigation skills
Fully understands product domain and leverages other segment product domain knowledge to support concept/new feature development efforts
Mentors, evaluates and aids in problem resolution for less experienced Project Managers (Project Manager 1, 2 and Senior Project Manager)
Leverages broad understanding of Garmin’s business model, including operations, production, sales and marketing in development of detailed, creative solutions to complex challenges and issues
Offers process improvement suggestions and authors new procedures as needed
Completes complex tasks and/or projects with limited initial definition including taking conceptual ideas/projects and formulating a plan of action or work breakdown for implementation
Demonstrates creativity and ingenuity in solving complex problems
Possesses thorough knowledge of Garmin processes/procedures and contributes to project reviews
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or disciplines of Business Administration, Management, Operations, Engineering or related field AND a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrates a proven track record in leading complex product development or major concept projects which involve multiple modules
Excellent time management skills and ability to generate and support pragmatic solutions that meet Garmin's market launch requirements, while maintaining high quality standards
Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
Driven problem solver with proven success in solving difficult problems
Excellent time management and follow-up skills
Superior organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and quality
Proficient computer skills in MS Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint)
Must demonstrate effective customer service skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Preferred
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
APICS Certified (American Production and Inventory Control Society)
Benefits
Garmin's benefit program
Company
Garmin
WHERE DO WE START? How about Kansas City? That’s our home. That’s where Garmin put a stake in the ground in 1989.
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Funding
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