PowerGen Project Manager at Cummins in San Leandro, California

Job Description:

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


• 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.

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

• 4+ years of relevant work experience, including team leadership experience, required.


• Candidate MUST reside in or around San Leandro or Sacramento, CA or be willing to relocate.  


• Applicable experience in Power Generation and/or Project Management may be considered in lieu of degree.


• Knowledge of power generation products, ability to interface with contractors, consulting engineers, vendors, knowledge of codes, and strong research capabilities.  


• Candidate needs to have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 


• Must possess strong organizational and planning skills and be capable of multitasking on a variety of complex tasks.  


• Must be data and process orientated/driven.  


• Must be tenacious and engage issues all the way through resolution by tapping into any resources required. 


• Must be able to work in a team environment with Sales, Production, Purchasing, Project Administration, and Service teams. 


• Must possess a good base understanding of project financials. 

Education, Licenses, Certifications

• College, university, or equivalent degree required.


• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Compensation and Benefits

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

Cummins and E-verify

At Cummins, 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. Cummins validates right to work using E-Verify. Cummins 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.