Description
GPP Database Link (https://cummins365.sharepoint.com/sites/CS38534/)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.
Key Responsibilities
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 learning's 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.
Responsibilities
Competencies:
Financial acumen - Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.Business insight - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.Manages conflict - Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.Plans and aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.Project Issue and Risk Management - Manages the process to identify, assess and prioritize issues and risks using recommended tools and disciplines. Drives actions to minimize, monitor and control risks and issues and to maximize the most positive outcomes possible.Project Resource Management - Develops resource (expense and headcount) plans using recommended project management tools and processes to manage resources effectively.Project Schedule Management - Manages the planned schedule using the recommended schedule management tools and processes to drive completion within the agreed timeline.Project Scope Management - Manages a list of project deliverables (scope) using the recommended project management tools and processes to ensure that the project includes all the work required and only the work required to complete the project successfully.Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Education, Licenses, Certifications
College, university, or equivalent degree required.
Experience
Project Manager - FinanceEnglish
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
1. Leadership & Team Development
- Lead and manage the CS Finance Automation team, including internal and supplier resources.
- Drive individual development plans (IDPs) and performance objectives for all team members.
- Foster growth in both technical and functional capabilities aligned with finance needs.
- Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Partner with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) for long-term team sustainability and succession planning.
- Strategic Alignment & Innovation
- Collaborate with CS Finance Global Leadership to align on automation goals and priorities.
- Drive alignment with Digital Enablement & Analytics (DE&A) and Global Finance Systems strategies.
- Shape and execute the Finance Technology Roadmap in partnership with stakeholders.
- Champion the exploration and adoption of emerging technologies such as UiPath, GenAI, AI/ML.
- Act as a liaison between business and IT to influence strategic automation directions.
- Delivery Oversight
- Lead technical assessment and prioritization of the Continuous Improvement (CI) Hopper backlog.
- Monitor the project pipeline and delivery lifecycle to ensure timely, quality outputs.
- Oversee post-deployment support and solution performance (“infant care”), identifying enhancements or retirement opportunities.
- Collaborate across functions to resolve delivery challenges and enable cross-team success.
- Project and Portfolio Management
- Coordinate, prioritize, negotiate, and manage execution of assigned projects and contracts.
- Approve business workflows, project designs, and integration strategies.
- Support Project Managers in issue resolution and risk assessment using quality tools.
- Monitor project health, status, budgets, and success metrics.
- Delegate project assignments based on capacity, capability, and developmental needs.
- Coach and develop team members in project management skills and best practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (Finance, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred).
- PMP certification or equivalent is desirable.
Skills And Competencies
- Project Management: Proven ability to manage project scope, schedule, and resources to deliver high-impact results.
- Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of finance principles and ability to apply financial insights in decision-making.
- Strategic Thinking & Innovation: Demonstrated capability to align projects with broader business goals and explore future technologies.
- Leadership: Ability to lead diverse teams, manage conflict, and build high-performance cultures.
- Stakeholder Management: Balancing and addressing the needs of multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication, able to tailor messages for different audiences.
- Change Management: Proficient in applying structured change management practices to drive adoption.
- Customer Focus: Ability to deliver value through customer-centric solutions.
- Analytical Thinking: Skilled in managing complexity and making data-informed decisions.
- Values Differences: Demonstrated appreciation for diverse perspectives and inclusive leadership.
