IT Program Manager I: Cross-Team Delivery

Garmin; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

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Job summary

Garmin is seeking a full-time Program Manager 1 IT at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area.

This role oversees programs spanning multiple related projects, driving planning, execution, risk management and executive-level reporting to ensure strategic objectives are met. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 9+ years of experience, with proven Agile or hybrid project management and strong interpersonal skills to navigate complex stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, MIS, Business or related field AND a minimum of 9 years relevant work experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience managing projects using Agile or hybrid frameworks, including coordination with Product Owners, Business Analysts, developers, QA, and business stakeholders.
• Demonstrates mastery of Garmin-specific project/program management principles and industry standards.
• Demonstrated experience with a proven track record in successful implementation of technology solutions.
• Demonstrates broad understanding of Garmin’s business model including Engineering, Operations, Finance, Sales & Marketing.

Responsibilities

• Manages programs/projects across multiple teams and stakeholders, including planning, management and execution of multiple related projects that are directed toward the same strategic, business or organizational objectives
• Owns program execution from planning through delivery by proactively driving progress, removing blockers, escalating risks, and ensuring commitments are met
• Identifies/manages issues across the designated portfolio
• Demonstrates capability to be a diplomat, interacting and negotiating with high-level business managers, while also understanding and identifying the low-level needs of and risks to the project team
• Ensures resources/projects are established to deliver the desired end state for Garmin
• Delivers program status and summary program information to all business levels including executive
• Identifies interdependencies in projects across the department and provides guidance for project management processes/procedures
• Derives/executes cross departmental project and program management standardization and improvement efforts
• Participates in project definition activities including feature analysis and system tradeoffs
• Develops reliable solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity/creativity
• Maintains accurate project plans, timelines, risks, issues, dependencies, and status reporting to ensure leadership has clear visibility into program health
• Serves as a mentor to less experienced IT Project Manager (Project Manager 1, 2 & 3)
• Takes responsibility to ensure quality project documentation is produced across the program
• Motivates/drives accountability of project teams, other project managers and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of programs/projects, including coordination of resources assigned to projects for which this person is responsible without direct authority
• Serves as a leader of change
• Attends/actively participates in department and facility meetings/classes
• Encourages teams to utilize creative and innovative approaches to accomplish tasks
• Demonstrates a strong sense of ownership, urgency, initiative, and follow-through in driving teams toward successful delivery
• Demonstrates responsibility for personal development, professional growth and continuing education
• Exemplifies Garmin’s Mission Statement, Vision, Values and Quality Policy and proactively works to improve Garmin’s image and culture

Skills

Agile project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-team collaboration

Mentoring

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/MIS/Business or related field

Job description

Garmin is seeking a full-time Program Manager 1 IT at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area.

This role oversees programs spanning multiple related projects, driving planning, execution, risk management and executive-level reporting to ensure strategic objectives are met. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 9+ years of experience, with proven Agile or hybrid project management and strong interpersonal skills to navigate complex stakeholder