Software Application Product Manager — Customer‑Driven Roadmap

Garmin; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a full-time Product Manager at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. You will support the definition of new products through market research, profitability analysis, voice of customer data and competitive analysis.

In this team‑oriented role, you will collaborate with Engineering, Marketing and Sales to develop roadmaps, product concepts and requirements, and help drive successful product launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Marketing, or related field AND a minimum of 5 years work experience in a product development, engineering, marketing or analytical role.
• Must have experience with Software Applications
• Must demonstrate a strong aptitude for consumer electronics devices
• Self-motivated with urgency and strong time management and organizational skills
• Must demonstrate a strong passion for Garmin and its mission
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to present data/product recommendations
• Proficiency using MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Flexibility to travel (up to 10%)

Responsibilities

• Develop and demonstrate Product Management product skills
• Develop judgment on product usability and customer expectations via hands-on usage
• Understand Segment values and vision to set compelling product goals
• Identify essential features for a differentiated product and discern/reject unnecessary features
• Research market requirements and opportunities from voice-of-customer inputs
• Collaborate with Engineering to understand scope and tradeoffs
• Prepare product documents such as roadmaps, concepts, development plans and requirements
• Coordinate market research to track end-user feedback
• Advocate the product’s vision with Sales, Marketing and Marketing Communications
• Assist product marketing with development of marketing plans
• Support Sales and Marketing with product knowledge in dealer channels
• Assist training of Product Support and Field Service Engineers
• Develop product management business skills and profitability awareness
• Understand lifecycle phases from roadmap to end of life
• Monitor gross margin and maximize margins over product life
• Evaluate cost tradeoffs against VOCE inputs
• Document work thoroughly
• Align with Garmin’s Mission and Quality Policy
• Integrate and provide feedback on products in development
• Attend industry tradeshows and customer meetings

Skills

Software applications

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Marketing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Garmin is seeking a full-time Product Manager at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. You will support the definition of new products through market research, profitability analysis, voice of customer data and competitive analysis.

In this team‑oriented role, you will collaborate with Engineering, Marketing and Sales to develop roadmaps, product concepts and requirements, and help drive successful product launches.