AVIATION PROGRAMS MANAGER

We are seeking a full-time Aviation Programs Manager for our office in Toulouse, France. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting successful conception, development, and/or application of sophisticated avionics systems including creation of technical system proposals and related documentation, identifying and documenting technical scope of change, and ensuring system compliance with customer requirements.

Essential Functions

· Support OEM customer inquiries and ensure effective communication with customers and internal stakeholders

· Develop a strong working knowledge of Garmin Integrated Flight Decks, Garmin aviation products, or sub-systems

· Develop solid working knowledge of standard department processes and tools while demonstrating application throughout all program life cycles

· Lead creation of various presentation materials to inform internal stakeholders of relevant program progress or issues with minimal direction or oversight,

· Lead evaluation and execution of technical program requirements or customer inquiries with some oversight

· Demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills that can assist with identification and resolution of technical or programmatic issues related to active programs

· Lead creation and/or review of Garmin documentation such as coordination memos or scalable product notifications to inform customers of complex technical issues or other key information

· May provide input and/or support for department process or tool definition

· May develop project specific planning documents and provide input to cross-functional resource plans with minimal direction or oversight

· May lead meetings with external/internal stakeholders to track milestone progress, document actions and diligently follow through to completion with minimal direction or oversight

· May contribute to technical roadmaps for presentation to OEM customers with minimal guidance

· May coordinate investigation/response of complex certification related questions and may assist in preparation/transmittal of any technical documentation required to support

· May lead creation of technical product proposals and related documentation in response to customer request for proposal or information with some oversight

· May identify, document, and coordinate technical aspects of new interfaces / functionality to support specific customer requirements

· May create and/or maintain airframe specific configuration details such as system architecture, detailed interconnect, and equipment list

· May travel in Europe to OEM customer locations and to Garmin HQ in the United States

· Apply Garmin’s Mission, Vision, Values and Quality Policy and enthusiastically exhibits a desire to see Garmin succeed

Required Qualifications

· University degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, or Physics AND a minimum of 5-year relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

· Demonstrates strong knowledge and skills in one or more of the following areas:

o Technical Program Management and Communication

o System Requirements, Integration, Certification

o New Business Pursuits

· Demonstrates strong troubleshooting skills

· Driven problem solver with proven success in solving difficult problems

· Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

· Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others

· Establishes a high standard regarding personal ownership and accountability of tasks and holds others to the same standard

· English fluent oral and written

Preferred Qualifications

· Master’s Degree

· Demonstrates proficient working knowledge of Garmin Integrated Flight Decks and general knowledge of all Garmin aviation products

· Experience with development and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or similar

· System safety knowledge

· Additional language such as Italian or German

Candidacy

• Interested in this position? Please send your CV with a cover letter in English to: recrutement.france@garmin.com Please mention in the subject of your email “Aviation Programs Manager” followed by your last name.