Placement Student- Product Manager

Cummins; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Peterborough is seeking a placement student to join the Product Management team for a 12-month placement in the Alternator unit. You will gain hands-on exposure to product lifecycle management and support the development of product strategies and roadmaps.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, implementing new features, and communicating business impacts. Applicants should be proactive, with strong communication and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the Product Management Team in developing product strategies and roadmaps (aligning the product portfolio with market, customer, and legislative requirements).
• Support and lead change implementation programs to introduce new features to our product portfolio.
• Collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams to optimize business processes within the Alternator unit and the broader Cummins business.
• Actively participate in the communication of product strategies and their business impacts.
• Engage in Cummins community support initiatives, including local school and charitable projects.

Skills

Communication

Proactive mindset

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Foundational engineering principles

Job description

PLACEMENT STUDENT – Product Manager- 12 months

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.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• 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.

CLOSING DATE: 18th December

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No