Project Coordinator Order Management at Garmin International in Olathe, Kansas

Job Description:

GPS Manufacturer/Distributor

We are looking for a full time Project Coordinator Order Management at our Headquarters in Olathe, Kansas. In this role, you will be responsible for handling all tasks assigned by the Project Manager or Program Manager, working synergistically with other Team Members and complying with company regulations, and being a good brand ambassador. The Project Coordinator Order Management should also be able to communicate effectively at all levels and escalate issues appropriately. Outstanding candidates are willing to assist wherever possible and often fill roles that fall outside of their area of expertise when required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Executing all tasks assigned by the Program or Project Manager, diligently, on schedule, and to Garmin standards


• Working with Global team members and Teams to organize, document and achieve daily, weekly, and monthly team matrix


• Particiapte in meetings and voice concerns as well as suggestions for improvement


• Answering or escalating concerns and queries from clients or other stakeholders


• Completing a range of tasks ranging from reporting, analysis of business processes and procedures, consolidating reports, research, gathering data for analysis


• Attending workshops and training sessions.


• Effectively managing your time by prioritizing urgent tasks.


• Demonstrates proficient use and knowledge of established standards and procedures


• Consistently demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work documentation and organization


• Holds project team associates accountable for deliverables, including the coordination of resources assigned to projects for which he/she is responsible without direct authority


• Professionally approach situations in which conflict is present


• 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


• Contributes to technical research on new technologies


• Perform other duties as necessary

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in project definition activities including feature analysis and system tradeoffs


• Must possess a willingness and flexibility for domestic and/or international travel (15% of time or greater) that will be required for Discovery and Implementation timeframes.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree AND 3 years relevant experience OR 7 years total equivalent combination of education and relevant experience in a substantially similar role


• Previous experience working in a high-paced, Global team setting


• Demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledge


• Must demonstrate advanced proficient understanding of project management principles/methodologies and possesses a demonstrated ability to adapt PM practices to meet business climate and needs


• Demonstrated experience with a proven track record in successful implementation of solutions


• Must be detail-oriented and work proactively and effectively with minimal supervision


• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and changing environment


• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in a large team, as well as a departmental and Global setting


• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills


• Self-starter with a positive attitude

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.