Lead Technical Program Manager - XWiki

Garmin International, Inc.•Olathe, KS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time Lead 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Management AND a minimum of 9 years of experience in technical program management, program management, product management, or equivalent experience with shipping software or cloud services
Proven ability to orchestrate work across multiple teams and disciplines
Clear, concise communication with engineering and business leadership
Strong cross-organizational influence and strategic thinking
Demonstrated ability to make prioritization and investment tradeoffs
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

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with open-source collaboration models, contributor workflows, or open technical knowledge-sharing practices
Familiarity with process documentation, workflow design, or technical governance frameworks

Responsibilities

Own the strategic direction 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