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Overview

We are seeking a full-time Project Manager 1 Engineering in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for managing small-to-medium size engineering projects of average complexity including execution of Project Plans and reporting of project status.

Essential Functions

• Lead electronic component lifecycle and obsolescence management activities to ensure long-term product continuity and minimize supply chain risk

• Drive cross-functional impact assessments (Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Service) to evaluate technical, operational, and financial implications of component changes

• Coordinate stakeholder alignment and formal approval processes for part substitutions, last-time buys, redesigns, and risk mitigation strategies

• Develop and maintain obsolescence mitigation roadmaps aligned with product lifecycle and business objectives

• Prepare executive-level summaries outlining risk exposure, financial impact, mitigation options, and recommended actions

• Partner with engineering teams to evaluate alternate components and qualification requirements while balancing cost, performance, and schedule impacts

• Collaborate with Supply Chain to negotiate last-time buys and strategies

• Establish standardized processes and governance for part lifecycle management and cross-functional decision-making

• Maintain centralized tracking systems and dashboards to provide visibility into component risk, mitigation status, and business impact

• Serve as the primary point of contact for electronic component lifecycle risk across multiple product lines

• Learn and apply project management skills on small to medium size engineering projects of average complexity, seeking input from mentor and/or supervisor as needed

• Learn basic product domain, understand established processes and how to use them

• Support process improvement activities

• Drive assigned project to closure, learn good judgment in identifying issues and risks, mitigation plans and when to escalate issues to mentor or direct supervisor for direction

• Demonstrate ability to maintain clear project status, documentation, and reporting within small to mid-size projects with established tools

• Learn communication skills, including effective listening, responding appropriately and managing difficult conversations

• Build relationships and learn to gain alignment with project team

• Learn to solve conflicts through understanding of interdependencies of and development of effective relationships between the development team(s)

• Learn the ability to lead effective and efficient team meetings

• Ensure team members/stakeholders are appropriately informed of project scope, schedule and cost

• Learn project ownership with high involvement from Team Leader/Mentor, learning to act as contact for project needs

• Understand Garmin’s Mission, Vision, Values and Quality Policy and enthusiastically exhibits a desire to see Garmin succeed

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in a technical discipline OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) with the demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledge

• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to learn how to use and apply engineering and project management tools

• Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, work well with others, have excellent time management, organizational and follow-up skills

• Computer skills in MS Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint) or similar

Desired Qualifications

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

• Relevant knowledge in software and/or electrical engineering

• 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