Project Analyst - Internet Production Management/Support

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Description:
The Project Analyst leads and coordinates resources across application development & infrastructure teams and is responsible for leading & driving high severity issues for Garmin's Internet applications through to resolution.  This position is also responsible for leading the review & analysis of key production metrics towards determining where production improvement initiatives may need to be driven to proactively mitigate future production performance issues / outages.     ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Develops, coordinates, and maintains the Information Technology aspects of assigned projects.  The scope of participation will include but is not limited to:

Coordination and maintenance of the all project documentation
Coordination of the project team - including the coordination of resources assigned to projects for which he/she is responsible without direct authority.
Design of all technical aspects of the "project(s)" assigned
Assists in defining system configuration requirements per department and specialty areas.
Communicates information effectively to team members and project stakeholders.
Analyzes the business and technical compatibility of systems, hardware, network, interfaces, etc.
Works with IT or organizational users to design project specifications.
Develops Functional, Business Event, User Acceptance Test and, potentially, technical testing plans and coordinates the "project's" testing processes.
Remains up-to-date on changes and "project" updates.
Coordinates and assists with system integration and performance and stress testing.
Participates as needed or required in regular or special meetings of the IT team to address the IT strategies, their integration, their progress and/or issues needing promotion or problem-solving.
Participates in projects and interacts with all other individuals in a manner consistent with Garmin's values to ensure integrity and excellent customer service.  Exhibits a customer/supplier philosophy that emphasizes both internal and external relationships.  Identifies both customer and supplier needs and expectations and strives to exceed them.
Work with application analysts and users to design applications that best meet user requirements
Leverages sound project management methodologies to enable project delivery.
Position requires daily use of considerable discretion and judgment.
May also receive general direction from project sponsors and / or steering committees, in the course of coordinating activities associated with a given project.
Must demonstrate strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Must perform duties in a self-directed manner with minimal supervision or direction.
Must demonstrate organizational, problem solving and project management abilities.
Must demonstrate the ability to influence without direct control and/or authority.
Must demonstrate the ability to work independently and prioritize multiple objectives in a rapidly changing environment.
Must be able to evaluate workload, available resources and to adjust schedules and priorities as required.
Must be able to observe and evaluate project performance and provide feedback when necessary, including the provision of proper training.
Able to communicate complex issues in both oral and written form in terms clearly understood by technical and non-technical audiences.
Possesses skills at documenting service levels, implementation progress and outcomes.
 OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:  May also assist in the ongoing development of Garmin's Project Management Methodologies, Project Portfolio Management and Enterprise Portfolio Management Methodologies to ensure consistency and uniformity.
Attends and actively participates in department and facility meetings and classes.
Demonstrates commitment to quality through knowledge of its precepts, skillful workplace applications and continuous organizational improvement.
Actively participates in and encourages others to utilize creative and innovative approaches to accomplish tasks.
Demonstrates responsibility for ongoing personal development, professional growth and continuing education.
 

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Job Created: Thu Oct 08 2009 06:04:49 AM
Last Modified: Sat Nov 21 2009 06:09:09 AM