Job Information
Garmin Cartography Operations Specialist 1 in Olathe, Kansas
Overview
We are seeking a full-time Cartography Project Specialist 1 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for owning small to medium cartography-related projects as well as coordinating between cartography and other internal or external groups and monitoring development progress along with managing product launch activities and maintenance releases.
Essential Functions
Provides ongoing operational support for cartography products across the product lifecycle, including new releases, maintenance releases, and data updates, by partnering with engineering, marketing, sales, MarComm, IT, and operations to support cartography administration, release readiness, and lifecycle maintenance
Utilizes independent judgment in organizing and executing all aspects of Cartography Administration and releases operations in accordance with documented Garmin procedures
Initiates, maintains, and updates cartography product information for display on Garmin platforms, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and completeness
Maintains operational documentation related to cartography administration, release processes, and partner requirements
Coordinates with internal teams and external partners to support ongoing cartography updates, issue resolution, and release execution
Identifies recurring operational issues or inefficiencies and recommends process improvements to enhance cartography release quality and reliability
Operates within established Garmin policies, procedures, and systems to accomplish assigned tasks, ensuring consistent operational execution
Communicates effectively in written and verbal form to provide status updates, issue tracking, and release communication to stakeholders
Thoroughly documents work, decisions, and changes in an organized and auditable manner
Basic Qualifications
Associate's Degree in relevant field or related discipline OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant operational experience
Strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision
Team-oriented, possessing a positive attitude and ability to work well with others
Strong time management, organizational and follow-up skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent operational tasks
Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accuracy across data, documentation, and releases
Proficiency with common Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
Desired Qualifications
Minimum of 1 year of experience supporting ongoing operational workflows, releases, or data maintenance in data operations, product operations, or technical administration
Minimum of 1 year of experience working with engineering, marketing, operations, or external partners in cross-functional coordination
Aptitude for software systems, technical tools, and structured workflows
Ability to analyze information, identify issues, and recommend process improvements
Experience supporting operational or production environments
Demonstrated ability to provide consistent, high-quality customer support
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