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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Technical Program Manager - **Company:** Garmin Ltd - **Location:** Olathe, KS, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Open Source Technology, Cloud Services, Workflow Management Systems, Garmin - **Published:** August 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74335011-senior-technical-program-manager ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Management AND a minimum of 5 years of experience in technical program management, program management, product management, or equivalent experience in shipping software or cloud services * Proven ability to orchestrate work across multiple teams and disciplines * Strong judgment in navigating ambiguity and tradeoffs * Must possess clear, concise communication with various groups such as engineering and business leadership * 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 experiencein end-to-end delivery of software products and/or technology featuresfrominceptionto production release Desired Qualifications * Familiarity with open-source collaboration models, contributor workflows, or open technical knowledge-sharing practices * Familiarity with process documentation, workflow design, or technical governance frameworks ## Description We are seeking a full-time Senior 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. 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