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Garmin is founded on the principles of innovation, convenience, performance, value, and service. Our co-founders Gary Burrell and Dr. Min Kao, display our innovative products in the lobby of our Olathe, Kansas, world headquarters.

What began as a brainstorming session of a handful of engineers around a card table in 1989 has evolved into a worldwide collaborative effort of thousands of colleagues. Garmin’s goal, as it was then, remains simple: To create navigation and communication devices that can enrich our customers’ lives. Our innovative products span various areas of interest, including automotive, aviation, marine, fitness, outdoor recreation and wireless applications.

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GPS Manufacturer/Distributor The Project Analyst leads and coordinates resources across application development & infrastructure teams and is responsible for leading & driving high severity issues for Garmin's Internet applications through to resolution.  This position is also responsible for leading the review & analysis of key production metrics towards determining where production improvement initiatives may need to be driven to proactively mitigate future production performance issues / outages.
 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
  • Develops, coordinates, and maintains the Information Technology aspects of assigned projects.  The scope of participation will include but is not limited to:
    • Coordination and maintenance of the all project documentation
    • Coordination of the project team - including the coordination of resources assigned to projects for which he/she is responsible without direct authority.
    • Design of all technical aspects of the "project(s)" assigned
  • Assists in defining system configuration requirements per department and specialty areas.
  • Communicates information effectively to team members and project stakeholders.
  • Analyzes the business and technical compatibility of systems, hardware, network, interfaces, etc.
  • Works with IT or organizational users to design project specifications.
  • Develops Functional, Business Event, User Acceptance Test and, potentially, technical testing plans and coordinates the "project's" testing processes.
  • Remains up-to-date on changes and "project" updates.
  • Coordinates and assists with system integration and performance and stress testing.
  • Participates as needed or required in regular or special meetings of the IT team to address the IT strategies, their integration, their progress and/or issues needing promotion or problem-solving.
  • Participates in projects and interacts with all other individuals in a manner consistent with Garmin's values to ensure integrity and excellent customer service.  Exhibits a customer/supplier philosophy that emphasizes both internal and external relationships.  Identifies both customer and supplier needs and expectations and strives to exceed them.
  • Work with application analysts and users to design applications that best meet user requirements
  • Leverages sound project management methodologies to enable project delivery.
  • Position requires daily use of considerable discretion and judgment.
  • May also receive general direction from project sponsors and / or steering committees, in the course of coordinating activities associated with a given project.
  • Must demonstrate strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Must perform duties in a self-directed manner with minimal supervision or direction.
  • Must demonstrate organizational, problem solving and project management abilities.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to influence without direct control and/or authority.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to work independently and prioritize multiple objectives in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Must be able to evaluate workload, available resources and to adjust schedules and priorities as required.
  • Must be able to observe and evaluate project performance and provide feedback when necessary, including the provision of proper training.
  • Able to communicate complex issues in both oral and written form in terms clearly understood by technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Possesses skills at documenting service levels, implementation progress and outcomes.
 OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: 
  • May also assist in the ongoing development of Garmin's Project Management Methodologies, Project Portfolio Management and Enterprise Portfolio Management Methodologies to ensure consistency and uniformity.
  • Attends and actively participates in department and facility meetings and classes.
  • Demonstrates commitment to quality through knowledge of its precepts, skillful workplace applications and continuous organizational improvement.
  • Actively participates in and encourages others to utilize creative and innovative approaches to accomplish tasks.
  • Demonstrates responsibility for ongoing personal development, professional growth and continuing education.
 


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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Management Information Systems or equivalent experience
  • Certification in a nationally accredited project management discipline (i.e., PMI, PMP, Six Sigma, Unified Rational, etc.) is preferred.
  • Knowledge of analysis, design and configuration of complex n-tiered web applications
  • Familiarity with SDLC, Quality Standards, and Best Practices
  • Proven track record of project delivery - including the coordination and management of projects in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
  • Demonstrated experience successfully coordinating teams and multiple projects in a matrix environment is preferred.
  • Experience as an IT project analyst.
  • Experience with formal software systems change control techniques 
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: 
  • Experience with version control system such as Subversion
  • Experience with automated testing tools and testing procedures
  • Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Payment Card Industry (PCI), Information Technology Information Library (ITIL), or other regulatory issues 
  • Experience leading & managing the resolution of high-severity production issues
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