Project Coordinator - General Management

We are looking for a talented Project Coordinator - General Management to join our team specializing in general management for our Cummins’ business in Columbus, IN.  

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:  

Support Project Execution: By serving as a reliable resource on projects and assignments, you'll help ensure tasks are completed efficiently and aligned with project goals. 

Drive Issue Resolution: Your ability to identify, track, and collaborate on resolving project issues will help maintain momentum and reduce delays. 

Enhance Communication: By monitoring and sharing project status updates, you'll keep stakeholders informed and aligned, fostering transparency and trust. 

Strengthen Financial Oversight: Assisting with budget planning and tracking will help ensure projects stay within financial parameters and support sound decision-making. 

Improve Project Planning: Your input into project plans and timelines will contribute to more realistic and achievable project outcomes. 

Mitigate Risks: By helping manage project risks and applying quality tools, you'll proactively address potential challenges before they escalate. 

Promote Knowledge Sharing: Documenting and sharing team learnings will enhance collaboration and help other teams benefit from your project’s insights. 

Maintain Project Integrity: Keeping accurate notes, databases, and records ensures that project data is organized, accessible, and useful for reporting and future planning. 

To be successful in this role you will need the following:  

Strong Communication & Customer Focus: Clearly convey ideas tailored to different audiences while building trust-based relationships and delivering solutions that meet customer needs. 

Effective Planning & Resource Management: Prioritize tasks aligned with organizational goals, and efficiently manage time, people, and budget resources using project management tools. 

Analytical Thinking & Risk Management: Navigate complex information, identify potential risks and issues early, and apply structured problem-solving to drive positive project outcomes. 

Collaboration & Conflict Resolution: Embrace diverse perspectives, manage conflict constructively, and foster a collaborative environment that supports team learning and project success. 

Education/Experience: 

College, university, or equivalent degree required.  

Minimal level of relevant work experience required. 

 

Additional Details: 

This role will report to the Battery Program Director in Accelera. 

This is a Project Manager role, with focus on creating, updating and maintaining VPI (Value Package Introduction) program schedules for a major battery program. 

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications. 

Must have demonstrated experience in Microsoft Project; able to manage and connect multiple sub projects to a master schedule. 

Should be able to build consensus among different functional groups. 

 

Compensation  

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate. 

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.