Advanced Solutions Manager

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. is seeking an Advanced Solutions Manager at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. The role focuses on facilitating and enhancing Garmin's innovation process to provide strategic solutions, and leading initiatives that advance product concepts and prototypes.

The position requires a strong background in user experience and product innovation, with at least 10 years of industry experience and a track record of effective communication and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or related field.
• At least 10 years of industry experience in user experience and product innovation.
• Excellent academics (GPA ≥ 3.0).
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and enhance Garmin's innovation process to deliver strategic solutions.
• Lead strategic initiatives and develop advanced concepts, prototypes, and systems.
• Collaborate with leaders to brainstorm solutions and define product concepts.
• Develop specifications optimizing function, value, and manufacturability.
• Build strategic relationships with customers and manage project status and deliverables.
• Lead research of strategic technologies and rapid deployment aligned with business interests.
• Test options, verify directions, and ensure optimal business outcomes.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

User experience

Product innovation

Education

Bachelors degree in CS/EE/CE/Physics or related field

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Advanced Solutions Manager at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for facilitating and enhancing Garmin's innovation process with the goal of providing strategic solutions.

Essential Functions

• Encourage and facilitate product concept exploration and innovative engineering solutions
• Partner with other leaders to brainstorm strategic solutions and product or system concepts that further and enhance Garmin’s future
• Carryout strategic initiatives that focus on innovative ways of completing familiar tasks
• Develop advanced concepts, prototypes, and innovative systems via internal knowledge, customer interaction, and user focus groups
• Create and develop concepts and specifications that optimize the function, value, appearance and manufacturability of products and systems
• Apply research and planning processes to test intuitive solutions and explore options and verify directions chosen are optimal business solutions
• Lead research of strategic technologies and facilitate rapid deployment of those which are compatible with Garmin’s business interests
• Explore a wide variety of options, test intuitive solutions, and identify the solutions that are optimal for business success
• Develop strategic relationships with customers and serve as primary point of contact for any discussions regarding the strategic project status and deliverables

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or another related degree AND a minimum of 10 years of industry experience in user experience and product innovation fields
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of Garmin’s overall product line and customers
• Demonstrates exemplary judgment regarding product usability, customer expectations, and creative product tradeoffs

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