Cartography Project Specialist 1 - Garmin International, Inc.

We are seeking a full-time Cartography Project Specialist 1 in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for owning small to medium cartography-related projects as well as coordinating between cartography and other internal or external groups and monitoring development progress along with managing product launch activities and maintenance releases.

Essential Functions

• 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

Basic Qualifications

• 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.)

Desired Qualifications

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

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