Cartography Project Specialist 1

Garmin International - Olathe, KS

Full-time

Olathe, KS

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Cartography Project Specialist 1 at Garmin is responsible for managing small to medium cartography-related projects, coordinating between various internal and external groups, and overseeing product launch activities and maintenance releases. This role requires effective collaboration with multiple departments to ensure successful product development and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering, marketing, sales, MarComm, IT, and operations for product development, launch and lifecycle maintenance on cartography development.
• Utilize independent judgment in organizing all aspects of Cartography Administration as it relates to releasing Cartography products.
• Call and manage part numbers based on the Garmin Part Numbering system.
• Create/manage bill of materials and execute Engineering Change Orders.
• Identify/ensure all required components for mapping and accessory releases are in line to be delivered on time.
• Analyze all product packaging and marketing materials to ensure contractual requirements for data vendors are met accordingly.
• Execute/implement Garmin procedures for Cartography product development and release.
• Manage detailed product development schedules and report product development status.
• Initiate/update mapping product information for display on the Garmin website, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Analyze, review, and suggest edits to marketing materials (including web content, brochures, and packaging) for Cartography and Cartography related products.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, proactively and effectively with little or no supervision and to exercise sound independent judgment with excellent follow-up skills.
• Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented, a multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and manage time in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with common Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).

Nice-to-haves

• Aptitude for software and technology.
• Demonstrated ability and proven track record in providing excellent customer service.

Benefits

• Eligible for Garmin's benefit program.