• Project Management Managers - Manufacturing

    Cummins Inc. (Columbus, IN)


    DESCRIPTION

    Manage, develop, and implement programs for New Product Introduction composed of multiple cross-functional projects. Work close with the Manufacturing Plant and ensure project readiness on the Manufacturing site. Manage multiple VPI programs as Manufacturing core team member, engage with Plant Manufacturing Engineer and Supply Chain team to support VPI & NBS project deliverables. Define the manufacturing and maintenance processes, designing the manufacturing equipment, ordering equipment, managing equipment build process, installation, and validation to ensure production readiness. Manage and execute the manufacturing functional lane requirements, meet VPI & NBS deliverables on schedule and within budget and present work progress at Functional Reviews. Lead project management activities for the Manufacturing functional area including coordinating, prioritizing, negotiating, and manages the execution of all assigned projects and contracts. Lead the analysis, project identification, budget, communication and integration for manufacturing projects. Collaborate with business management to identify short and long-term projects to be undertaken. Perform feasibility needs analysis to determine project timelines. Approve business workflow and project design, as well as assess business needs, Project Manager capabilities and available project budgets. Help Project Managers assess project risk through use of quality tools, and coach Project Managers in alternatives, solutions, and change management approaches. Ensure that Project Managers leverage experience of cross-functional resources and resources external to the project team. Partner with key business stakeholders to ensure a successful project completion. Facilitate project planning sessions with internal stakeholders to determine the scope and objectives of each project. Work with business stakeholders to establish project performance goals, design project plan, develop timeline, identify project milestones, and track performance against performance goals and timeline. Identify, track, and work with others to resolve project issues, and monitor and communicate project status to the project team. Plan and monitor project budget and Capital Management for the project.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Positions require a Master’s degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, or related field and 3 years of experience as an Industrial, Manufacturing or Quality Engineer, Project Manager or related position. Alternatively, the employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, or related field and 6 years of experience as an Industrial, Manufacturing or Quality Engineer, Project Manager or related position. Experience to include: New Product Introduction; VPI & NBS project deliverables; Define the manufacturing and maintenance processes; Ensure production readiness; Manufacturing functional lane requirements; Feasibility needs analysis; Assess project risk using quality tools; Change management approaches; Project planning sessions with internal stakeholders; Establish project performance goals, design project plan, resolve project issues; Capital Management.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Start Date of Posting: 09/04/2025

     

    End Date of Posting: 09/19/2025

     

    Position Type: Hybrid

     

    ***Annual USD Salary Minimum – Maximum** $125,570 to $154,800

    **Job** Manufacturing

    **Organization** Cummins Inc.

    **Role Category** Remote

    **Job Type** Exempt - Entry Level

    **Min Salary** $

    **Max Salary** $

    **ReqID** 2418509

    **Relocation Package** Yes

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