HR PMO Project Associate

We are looking for a talented HR PMO Project Associate to join our team specializing in Human Resources for our Cummins Inc. facility in Nashville, TN.  This position is fully remote and open to any location, but will need to work 9:00am – 4:00pm EST hours.

Job Summary:

Applies developing business process and project management skills within an area of business or technical specialty under the supervision of a project manager. Develops skills to manage small portions of well defined projects. Provides administrative and logistics support for a project team and project manager.

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

•    Project Support: By serving as a support resource, you'll contribute to the successful execution of projects and work assignments.
•    Skill Development: You'll develop a solid foundation in project management and business understanding, enhancing your ability to manage projects independently.
•    Issue Resolution: Assisting in identifying, tracking, and resolving project issues will help streamline processes and improve project outcomes.
•    Status Monitoring: Your efforts in monitoring and communicating project status will keep the team informed and aligned, ensuring smooth progress.
•    Budget and Research Assistance: Supporting budget planning, tracking, and providing analytical insights will help optimize project resources and decision-making.
•    Risk Management: By learning to use quality tools to identify areas of risk, you'll contribute to mitigating potential issues and ensuring project success.
•    Knowledge Sharing: Documenting and sharing team learnings will foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across teams.
•    Record Maintenance: Keeping detailed project notes, databases, and records will ensure accurate tracking and reporting, aiding in project management and accountability.

To be successful in this role you will need the following: 
•    Communicate Effectively: Develop and deliver clear, multi-mode communications tailored to the unique needs of different audiences.
•    Focus on Customers: Build strong relationships and deliver solutions that are centered around customer needs.
•    Manage Complexity: Make sense of complex and sometimes contradictory information to solve problems effectively.
•    Handle Conflict: Address conflict situations with minimal disruption, ensuring smooth resolution.
•    Plan and Align: Prioritize and plan work to meet commitments that align with organizational goals.
•    Be Resourceful: Secure and deploy resources efficiently to maximize effectiveness.
•    Consult in HR: Collaborate with partners to diagnose and optimize opportunities, balancing the needs of employees with those of the organization.
•    Utilize Data Analytics: Interpret and communicate data to extract meaningful patterns and insights, enabling data-driven decisions.
•    Manage Project Issues and Risks: Identify, assess, and prioritize issues and risks, taking actions to minimize negative impacts and maximize positive outcomes.
•    Manage Project Resources: Develop and manage resource plans to ensure effective use of expenses and headcount.
•    Manage Project Schedules: Use schedule management tools to drive project completion within agreed timelines.
•    Manage Project Scope: Ensure projects include all required work and only the necessary work to complete them successfully.
•    Value Differences: Recognize and appreciate the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization.
•    Trust and Reliability: Portfolio Leaders, Project Managers, and other stakeholders trust the support provided.
•    Information Accessibility: Help team members know where information is and how to access it.
•    Improved Artifacts: Project management artifacts are improved and revisited.
•    Resource Understanding: Stakeholders understand project scope, schedule, and resources, recognizing trade-offs.
•    Effective Communication: Clear, professional, and timely communication ensures smooth collaboration across teams.
•    Adaptability: Adapts smoothly through changing priorities and unforeseen circumstances. 

Education, Licenses, Certifications: 
•    High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equiv