Internet Project Analyst 3 at Olathe

Job Description

GPS Manufacturer/Distributor

Information Technology is rebooting the workforce one computer, one operating system, one associate at a time. From developing new tools and implementing standards-based applications to managing Garmin servers, email and phone systems, the team uses industry-standard technologies but also creates customized programs to meet the companys needs. At Garmin, IT teams are comprised of associates who share the same passion about what they do every day.

We offer a relaxed team environment (no dress code!) where advancement is found from sharing knowledge, not hiding it! While we promise you a lot of responsibility, you also will have the opportunity to have ownership over projectsoh, and we promise you there will be some fun mixed in there, too!

Must love computers. And the Internet. Sounds simple enough, but at Garmin, we strive for excellence; just loving computers and the Internet isnt enough for our analysts. We want passion. Enthusiasm. We want detail-oriented analysts who have a passion for creating and managing documentation for all stages of the development life cycle. Whether working with developers or providing support to users, were looking for a team player who also has the ability to work with limited assistance, regardless of project size.

Specifically, we are seeking an Internet Project Analyst 3 who develops, coordinates and maintains large Internet projects with multiple, disparate stakeholders include but is not limited to:

• Development 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
  

Garmins Internet Project Analyst may also assist in the ongoing development of Garmins Project Management Methodologies, Project Portfolio Management and Enterprise Portfolio Management Methodologies to ensure consistency and uniformity.

Other essential functions for this role include:

• 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
  
• Develops and maintains complex project plans which involve tasks of multiple participants and stakeholders
  
• Motivates and drives accountability from all project team members
  
• Provides project status and summary to wide audiences including senior management
  
• Identifies interdependencies in programs and serves as the go to person for project management
  
• Leads project management process improvement efforts
  
• Contributes to advanced technical research on new technologies and determining feasibility of team or functional goals/objectives
  
• Understands business impacts of issues and how they relate to IT owned solutions
  
• Provides reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems including evaluation of new technologies to improve existing functions
  
• Demonstrates broad understanding of Garmins business model including Engineering, Operations, Finance, Sales & Marketing
  
• Serves as a mentor to less experienced Project Analysts (Project Analyst 1 & 2)
  
• Consistently looks at the opportunity in all change
  
• Gives and receives feedback in a constructive manner
  
• Resolves conflicts with little assistance
  
  

Job Requirements

Qualified candidates for this role will possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business or another relevant field and outstanding academics AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR a Master of Science Degree in one of the fields noted above with outstanding academics AND a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.

A demonstrated mastery of project management principles and adapts practices to meet rapidly changing business climates and needs, experience with and understanding of web-based concepts and processes, and experience with automated testing tools and testing procedures is also a must!

Other requirements for this role include:

• Demonstrated experience in successful implementation of technology solutions
  
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in a large team or departmental setting
  

At Garmin, we like to laugh, have fun and work hard. It comes easily when you work on cool products with hard-working individuals who share the same passion. We offer numerous opportunities to get involved kickball anyone? and believe strongly in a work-life balance so your creativity can flow.

Garmin offers one of the most comprehensive compensation and benefit plans around. We offer extensive health care coverage with little to no contributions, depending on the plan. Plus, we offer dental insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, a Retirement Plan, and much more.trust us, it doesnt get much better than this. Unless of course, you want to talk table tennis, fitness spaces, product discounts.come on, what are you waiting for? Apply today.

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Country: USA, State: Kansas, City: Olathe, Company: Garmin International Inc..