We are seeking a full-time Project Management - Product Owner Intern in our Olathe, KS, Tuscon, AZ, or Cary, NC location. In this role, you will be responsible for providing project management and coordination between project team and other departments in the development of Garmin products from initial concept through mass production.
Essential Functions
Assist project management team with providing guidance/leadership through definition of clear objectives, requirements, timelines and milestones to internal/external project staff
Learn to create/adjust project schedules with well-defined milestones taking into account subsystem dependencies
Assist with management, facilitation, and documentation for weekly project status meetings
Learn/understand market commitments and ensure product schedules can meet those commitments
Work with program managers as required on complex projects across multiple functional areas, managing ongoing action items while tracking and reporting progress
Work with project management team to facilitate communications for core development team with other teams
Learn to create/manage bill of materials, execute procedures for product release, and track the development of project components
Participate in management of change control and understand project priorities
Basic Qualifications
Completed coursework in a technical discipline OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, analytical, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize work in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
Ability to deal with confidential company matters
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Desired Qualifications
Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
Experience working with MS Project
Relevant knowledge, experience and/or training in one or more of the specialization areas: Automotive OEM, Handset Development, Handset Software, Consumer Automotive Development, Consumer Automotive Software
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 intern program benefits. Details can be found here: Garmin Intern Benefits
