Project Manager 2 - Core Platform Technology

GARMIN; Northeastern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a full-time Project Manager to oversee software engineering projects. In this role, you'll leverage your expertise in project management to drive multiple wireless technology projects to completion. You'll collaborate with diverse teams, ensuring effective communication and timely delivery of project milestones. This innovative firm values self-motivated individuals who thrive in dynamic environments. Join a culture that promotes work-life integration and celebrates diversity while enjoying stunning views of the Rocky Mountains from your workspace.

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Student Loan Repayment Program

Fitness Reimbursements

Onsite Fitness Centre

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project management experience in software development.
• Demonstrated success in leading multiple teams for problem resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage software engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery.
• Communicate project scope and status to stakeholders effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Team Leadership

Process Improvement

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Technical Discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Azure DevOps

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a full-time Project Manager with experience overseeing software engineering projects. You will work with the Core Platform Technology team at Garmin Canada Inc., located in Cochrane, Alberta. In this role you will be responsible for leveraging understanding and expertise of software project management skills on moderately complex projects or tasks, including understanding and communicating project scope, milestones and decisions.

Come join the Core Platform Technology team! We partner with Garmin segment teams to build and integrate Bluetooth and ANT technologies that are leveraged across all Garmin products. We are looking for self-motivated, curious, confident and passionate people to project manage multiple wireless technology projects.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a point of contact for the Core Platform Technologies (Bluetooth and ANT) across multiple Garmin product teams
• Aggregates the latest status / deliverables for a set of Garmin projects and communicates that status to both internal teams and stakeholders.
• Drives the overall progress of assigned projects towards completion, using good judgement in determining when to escalate issues to management
• Applies project metrics and risk management principles to identify and mitigate potential schedule impacting items
• Leads effective and efficient team meetings by ensuring team members and stakeholders are appropriately informed of project scope and schedule, particularly key risks and deliverables.
• Leverages communication skills to ensure team members/stakeholders are appropriately informed, leads project tradeoff discussions and drives decisions to keep projects moving forward
• Creates and maintains timelines and milestone tracking to identify and mitigate potential schedule impacting items
• Drives project development and issue resolution through identification of risks/issues, creation of mitigation plans for projects within their segment and identification of issues which impact other segments
• Identifies and resolves conflicts through understanding of interdependencies of and development of effective relationships between the development team(s), other Garmin teams/departments, and external entities (e.g. customers, suppliers, etc.)
• Understands the level of detail necessary to ensure accurate project reporting and consistently provides clear and accurate project documentation
• Works with team on improving process

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline AND a minimum of 2 years' relevant experience (project management or technical), OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Demonstrated project management skills working on software development projects with software engineers
• Proven communication, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills through success in previous project management experience
• Demonstrated success in bringing together multiple teams for effective problem resolution
• Proven success in ongoing process improvement initiatives
• Self-starter who can execute work under the general supervision of a team lead or mentor.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Ability to work with a team in the development of product/concept development plans as well as successfully execute projects of moderate scale or complexity

Desirable Qualifications

• Relevant experience working in an internal service organization (internal org that other internal partners partner with or consume software components from)
• Previous experience managing a deliverable that continuously iterates over time
• Previous experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Previous Project Management experience working closely with both Software and Hardware engineering teams
• Experience with various project management tools including Microsoft tools (Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Azure DevOps) as well as Atlassian tools (Confluence, JIRA)
• Experience with various Software development life cycle processes including Agile/Scrum.
• Experience working with remote software development teams

Company Information

At Garmin Canada, we create more than just products - we inspire solutions and innovations that change and shape how we live, work and play. You'll get to play an integral role in helping us bring cutting-edge products from concept to market, while working alongside a diverse group of top talent from across 34 countries. When you work at Garmin, adventure doesn't have to wait for the weekend. This is where you can put your passions into action - and enjoy what you do every day! Here are just a few things we think you'll love about working here:

You'll be part of something big. Every associate is encouraged to think big and share their ideas, which is why our office supports an open-door policy. We're continuing to grow year over year, and we invest in our associates to help them learn, grow, and advance their careers at every level! If you're an innovator, solution creator, or just like to get things done, you'll fit in perfectly!

You'll love our office culture. We believe in work-life integration and place high value on diversity, inclusion and belonging. Our onsite fitness centre, ergonomic sit-stand desks, Business Resource Groups, Social Committee and Wellness Program all contribute to the commitment we have to the overall wellness of every associate. Garmin Canada's Corporate Social Responsibility Program supports and contributes to local communities and causes, while providing you with the opportunity to support the things you're passionate about!

You'll receive fantastic benefits. Our benefit plans and company culture encourage a healthy lifestyle. Our benefits continue to evolve to meet the needs of our associates. You'll get flexibility with our competitive company matching savings plans with your choice of tax-free or non-registered savings accounts. We also have an employee stock purchase plan, student loan repayment program, and fitness reimbursements - just to name a few!

You'll love the views. Our hybrid work model will enable you to enjoy the views from your home office, as well as the view of the Rocky Mountains from our office in Cochrane! With bike parks and trails right outside our front door, our office is perfectly positioned for testing out the very products we develop here. You'll be able to take in the magnificent mountain views - even from your workspace - and still be only 15 minutes from Calgary.

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

In the spirit of truth, reconciliation, and respect we recognize Treaty 7 traditional territory. We acknowledge the Métis people of Alberta on whose traditional territory this building stands, and who share a deep connection with this land.

We recognize that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 34 countries. At Garmin Canada our commitment is to celebrate character. We purposefully integrate diversity, inclusion and belonging into everything that we do in order to ensure all associates feel seen, heard, and valued.

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EEO Statement

Garmin Canada is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, family status, source of income, and sexual orientation.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Canada Benefits