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
Ability to maintain a regular and consistent physical presence in the assigned work location
Ability to 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 tradeoffs
Must possess clear, concise communication with various groups such as engineering and business leadership
Must be detailed-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

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