Senior Technical Program Manager

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligibility for Garmin's benefit program

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. is looking for a full-time Senior Technical Program Manager at its U.S. headquarters in Olathe, Kansas. The role involves leading the strategy, tooling, and operational processes for Garmin’s open-source wiki and documentation systems.

Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in technical program management and proven organizational skills. Garmin offers an equal opportunity work environment with a benefits program.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical program management or related fields.
• Proven ability to orchestrate work across multiple teams.
• Strong judgment in navigating ambiguity and trade-offs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy of Garmin’s open‑source wiki and related tools.
• Define and maintain documentation processes.
• Establish standards for content structure and governance.

Skills

Technical program management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Management

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full‑time Senior Technical Program Manager at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will lead the strategy, tooling, and operational processes for Garmin’s open‑source wiki and related information sharing systems. You will work alongside team members to define scalable ways for teams to create, organize, maintain, and use shared documentation. This role requires partnering across organizational boundaries to improve how technical information is structured, accessed, and sustained through practical tools, clear workflows, and consistent governance.

Essential Functions

• Lead the strategy and continuous improvement of Garmin’s open‑source wiki and related tools.
• Define and maintain processes for creating, organizing, and sustaining shared documentation.
• Establish standards for content structure, ownership, and governance.
• Independently own complex, multi‑team programs with ambiguous requirements or dependencies.
• Define and drive execution strategy across teams, functions, and timelines.
• Resolve cross‑organizational dependencies, risks, and delivery friction without direct authority.
• Ensure programs deliver intended outcomes, not just milestones.
• Lead program activities that involve coordination with external partners or customers.
• Communicate program status, risks, and dependencies to senior managers and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Provide execution leadership and mentorship to Technical Program Managers working on contributing programs.
• Maintain a regular and consistent physical presence in the assigned work location.
• Demonstrate reliable, predictable, and punctual attendance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Management and a minimum of 5 years of experience in technical program management, program management, product management, or equivalent experience in shipping software or cloud services.
• Proven ability to orchestrate work across multiple teams and disciplines.
• Strong judgment in navigating ambiguity and trade‑offs.
• Must possess clear, concise communication with various groups such as engineering and business leadership.
• Must be detail‑oriented and possess the ability to prioritize, organize, and multi‑task in a flexible, fast‑paced, and challenging environment to effectively meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience in end‑to‑end delivery of software products and/or technology features from inception to production release.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with open‑source collaboration models, contributor workflows, or open technical knowledge‑sharing practices.
• Familiarity with process documentation, workflow design, or technical governance frameworks.

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.