Sr. Manager Systems Test Engineering

Garmin International • Olathe, KS

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About The Position

We are seeking a full-time Sr. Manager Systems Test Engineering in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for directing and overseeing activities of multiple Systems Test engineering teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Software Engineering AND a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Garmin International Software Engineering Team Leader OR a minimum of 10 years of related experience as a Software Engineering Team Leader/Manager performing a role substantially similar to the essential functions of this job description.
• Demonstrates strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with other teams, including but not limited to engineering, operations, marketing, and sales.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively manage technical human resources.
• Demonstrates mastery of tools and processes used in systems testing.
• Driven problem solver with proven success in solving difficult technical, team and organizational problems.
• Superior organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and quality.

Nice To Haves

• Active participation in the target market and demonstrated passion for the products.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direct the activities of multiple systems test engineering teams with diverse capability levels in the design of Integrated System Test Strategies for new and existing products and systems.
• Enhance existing Integrated System Test Strategies and develop new test Manual / Automated test procedures.
• Direct systems test engineering activities in support of new design programs, enhancing existing designs, and improvement of processes and procedures.
• Represent the Systems Test function to our external customers, negotiate scope, responsibility, and facilitate conflict resolution as appropriate.
• Oversee training and mentoring of systems test engineering leaders in the arts of Systems Test Engineering, project management and leadership.
• Analyze technological trends, human resource needs, and market requirements to plan projects and resources.
• Track products in development and plan system test team activities across multiple teams in support of programs and projects necessary for fielding quality products and services.
• Plan resource requirements, participate in recruiting activities, interview, hire and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; participate in succession planning activities.
• Build healthy relationships within and across teams.
• Support establishing program/project-specific execution plans for system-level aspects compatible with Garmin processes, including initial discussions with the customer.
• Provide reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree