Placement Student- Product Manager

Cummins Inc; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc in Peterborough is offering a 12-month placement in Product Lifecycle Management for the Alternator Business. Summer 2027 start, ideal for placement-year students seeking hands-on experience in a global engineering company.

You will support product strategies, roadmaps, and change programs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to delivering value to customers while learning core engineering principles.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for teamwork.
• Interest in product lifecycle management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Foundational engineering knowledge and eagerness to learn.
• Ability to support product roadmaps and change initiatives.
• Willingness to engage in community initiatives and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support the Product Management Team in developing product strategies and roadmaps.
• Assist in implementing new features to the product portfolio.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes.
• Communicate product strategies and business impacts.
• Participate in Cummins community initiatives and outreach.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive mindset

Eagerness to learn

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Engineering student (placement year)

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic placement student to join our team, specializing in Product Lifecycle Management for our Alternator Business in Peterborough. During your 12-month placement with us, you will learn how a major global organisation operates, gaining the hands‑on tools and exposure you need to launch a successful career in the industry. This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer of 2027 In this role, you will make an impact by:

• Supporting the Product Management Team in developing product strategies and roadmaps (aligning the product portfolio with market, customer, and legislative requirements).
• Supporting and leading change implementation programs to introduce new features to our product portfolio.
• Collaborating with and leading cross-functional teams to optimize business processes within the Alternator unit and the broader Cummins business.
• Actively participating in the communication of product strategies and their business impacts.
• Engaging in Cummins community support initiatives, including local school and charitable projects.Strong communication and interpersonal skills in team settings.
• A proactive mindset with the drive to collaborate and deliver tasks effectively.
• A foundational understanding of core engineering principles.
• An inquiring mind and an eagerness to learn.