Lead Project Manager Operations

We are seeking a full-time Lead Project Manager Operations at Garmin’s U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for being a key contributor for leading major projects consisting of multiple modules or sub-projects and recognized as an expert and internal consultant within field of specialization. This role also leads and mentors less experienced Project Managers.

Essential Functions

• 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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FOR SPECIFIC FOCUS AREAS:

Manufacturing, Repair and Lean Process Team: The Manufacturing, Repair and Lean Process Team is responsible for the production of Aviation products and the service, repair and return processing of all Garmin products. This team is also responsible for the identification and elimination of waste in Operations processes.

Distribution and Logistics Team: The Distribution and Logistics Team is responsible for the movement of goods from source to distribution channel to end user/consumer/customer. The logistics team manages inventory in motion and at rest. It is the planning, execution and control of the procurement, movement and stationing of personnel, material and other resources to achieve company objectives.

Sourcing and Supply Chain Team: The Sourcing and Supply Chain Team is responsible for identification, acquisition, access and management of material and service supply resources to attain Garmin’s strategic objectives.

Global Transportation and International Trade Compliance Team: The Global Transportation and International Trade Compliance team is responsible for the world-wide management of transportation operations of all types including tracking and managing every aspect of fuel costing, routing and mapping, warehousing, communications, EDI implementations, traveler and cargo handling and carrier selection.

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Desired Qualifications

• 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)

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 Employment Benefits