Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies is a place big enough to coach and develop a global workforce and create automated transmission products. We’re also small enough for you to find your fit and personal passion with a team of dependable, innovative thinkers who are developing their careers within a diverse, inclusive, empowering environment. 

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Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies is a joint venture between Eaton and Cummins, Inc. producing industry-leading medium- and heavy-duty automated transmission products to OEM customers around the globe. Our business thrives with talent from diverse skillsets and backgrounds. Grow your career by joining this exceptional collaboration opportunity that embraces innovative thinking, compelling creativity, and customer-focus.  

 This is an exciting opportunity in Galesburg, Michigan for a Project Manager- Purchasing.

  Your impact will happen in these and other ways: 

• Manages, develops, and implements project(s) of varying complexity and size in assigned functional area. Partners with business stakeholders to ensure a successful project completion.


• Leads multiple projects from inception to completion; facilitates project planning sessions with internal stakeholders to determine the scope and objectives of each project; works with business stakeholders to establish project performance goals; designs project plan, develops timeline, identifies project milestones, and tracks performance against performance goals and timeline.


• Identifies, tracks, and works with others to resolve project issues.


• Monitors and communicates project status to project team.


• Plans and monitors project budget, conducts research and analysis; provides input into the design and development of project plans and timelines.


• Manages project risk; uses quality tools to identify areas of risk; works with others on the team and outside the team to identify alternatives or solutions.


• Documents and shares team learnings with other teams; draws on other project team experiences to enhance the success of the project.


• Maintains project notes, databases, and other records; monitors measures and communicates with Project Sponsor and other stakeholders on status of specific projects and assignments.
  
  Identifies and assigns appropriate resources to accomplish various project tasks; guides and coaches team members through various stages of the project; provides developmental feedback to team members.


• Serve as a main interface between supply chain organization and the cross-functional program team for new product development and supply continuity projects.


• Identify and execute functional excellence projects to build organizational capabilities within the SCM function.


• Review, craft and implement documentation and agreements related to conducting business with suppliers.


• Engage with cross-functional stakeholders to advise and steer source selection process for NPD initiatives.


• Proactively monitor and resolve key supplier issues related to quality, delivery, and capacity to ensure continuity through the supply chain.

 Experience 

• 5-10+ years of relevant project management experience and executing projects on time


• Experience planning large project, working through ambiguity and developing a clear project scope.


• Manage and resolve risks that come up on a daily basis and looking into the future to mitigate future risks to projects; ability to find quick resolution


• Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate to all levels of the organization on program status


• Proficient in Microsoft Project

Education, Licenses, Certifications 

College, university, or equivalent Bachelor's degree

 Compensation and Benefits 

Base salary commensurate with experience. Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Domestic Partners Coverage and a full complement of personal and professional benefits. 

Eaton Cummins and E-verify 

At Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Eaton Cummins validates right to work using E-Verify. Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. 

Ready to think beyond your desk? Apply for this opportunity to start your career with Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies today. careers.Cummins.com  

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