Project Manager 2

Overview:
We are looking for a full-time **Project Manager to**work with the Products team at Garmin Canada, located in Cochrane, AB. In this role you will be responsible for project management activities during the development of Rally Power Meters, Varia Cycling Awareness, Index Wellness, and Heart Rate Monitor products. You will work directly with all engineering disciplines and be responsible for creating and maintaining schedules, coordinating project tasks, and driving projects to completion.

**Responsibilities**:
**Essential Functions**
- Applies project management skills on medium to large engineering projects of average complexity, including understanding, developing and communicating project scope, milestones, and decisions
- Identifies and supports process improvement activities
- Drives projects to closure, applies good judgment in identifying issues and risks, creates mitigation plans with assistance from mentor or direct supervisor
- Demonstrates the ability to maintain clear project status, documentation, and reporting for medium to large projects with established tools
- Demonstrates communication skills, including effective listening, responding appropriately, and managing difficult conversations
- Identifies and resolves conflicts through understanding interdependence and development of effective relationships between the development team(s)
- Demonstrates ability to lead effective and efficient team meetings
- Ensure team members/stakeholders are appropriately informed of project scope, schedule and cost
- Demonstrates project ownership with moderate involvement from Team Leader/Mentor, working towards single point of contact for project needs, moderate contributions to the success of the project
- Provides mentoring and guidance to less experienced Project Managers

Qualifications:
**Basic Qualifications**
- Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline from a four-year college or university, AND a minimum of 2 years relevant experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
- Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Understanding of production and operations issues as they relate to engineering project management
- Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
- Demonstrates excellent time management, organizational and follow-up skills
- Computer skills in MS Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and Powerpoint) or similar

**Desirable Qualifications**
- Experience working with embedded and/or mobile products
- Excitement to create and deliver products for cycling, running, swimming and fitness

**Company Information**

At Garmin Canada, we create more than just products - we inspire solutions and innovations that change and shape how we live, work and play. You’ll get to play an integral role in helping us bring cutting-edge products from concept to market, while working alongside a diverse group of top talent from across 34 countries. When you work at Garmin, adventure doesn’t have to wait for the weekend. This is where you can put your passions into action - and enjoy what you do every day Here are just a few things we think you’ll love about working here:
**You’ll be part of something big.** Every associate is encouraged to think big and share their ideas, which is why our office supports an open-door policy. We’re continuing to grow year over year, and we invest in our associates to help them learn, grow, and advance their careers at every level If you’re an innovator, solution creator, or just like to get things done, you’ll fit in perfectly

**You’ll love our office culture.**We believe in work-life integration and place high value on diversity, inclusion and belonging. Our onsite fitness centre, ergonomic sit-stand desks, Business Resource Groups, Social Committee and Wellness Program all contribute to the commitment we have to the overall wellness of every associate. Garmin Canada’s Corporate Social Responsibility Program supports and contributes to local communities and causes, while providing you with the opportunity to support the things you’re passionate about

**You’ll receive fantastic benefits.**Our benefit plans and company culture encourage a healthy lifestyle. Our benefits continue to evolve to meet the needs of our associates. You’ll get flexibility with our competitive company matching savings plans with your choice of tax-free or non-registered savings accounts. We also have an employee stock purchase plan, student loan repayment program, and fitness reimbursements - just to name a few

**You’ll love the views.**Our hybrid work model will enable you to enjoy the views from your home office, as well as the view of the Rocky Mountains from our office in Cochrane With bike parks and trails right outside our front door, our office is perfectly positi