Corporate Strategy Manager Summer Internship Positions

Cummins Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 118,000; Part time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is offering a Corporate Strategy Manager internship opportunity in Indiana, with hybrid work and on-site presence in Columbus or Indianapolis. You will partner with senior leaders to develop strategic recommendations and manage workstreams, with potential progression to broader projects across the team.

The role emphasizes MBA-level thinking, communication, and execution. Interns typically work 40 hours per week for 10–12 weeks and may align with flexible office arrangements in a

Qualifications

• MBA or similar degree required or encouraged.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking with ability to influence at senior levels.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in a multicultural environment.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Personal drive

Integrity

Education

MBA or similar degree

Job description

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

Cummins has been an industry leader in the power space for decades, but our industry is changing. Many of the things that have driven success in the past will not be the same things that drive success in the future as the world moves to a more diversified and decarbonized energy landscape. This reality comes with considerable risk as well as unprecedented opportunity.

If you join Cummins’ Corporate Strategy team, you will be at the forefront of Cummins’ transition to a clean energy future. As a Corporate Strategy Manager, you will work directly with senior leaders to develop recommendations for Cummins’ most pressing strategic priorities. You will have ownership initially over an individual workstream and eventually over entire projects with multiple opportunities to directly present your recommendations to Cummins leaders. Previous interns have evaluated growth opportunities in the clean energy space, assessed M&A options, developed supply chain risk mitigation strategies, and so much more.

You will be joining a highly diverse team of similarly driven problem-solvers in the context of an amazing corporate culture that provides a supportive environment and values your work-life balance. Our team heavily focuses on your personal and professional development to propel you to an exciting and fulfilling career at Cummins. Corporate Strategy Managers have gone on to varied and fulfilling careers in Cummins as product managers, commercial leaders, general managers, and strategists.

This is an exciting opportunity in Columbus, Indiana or Indianapolis, Indiana for a Corporate Strategy Manager. The role is hybrid, by which we mean that managers are expected to be present in both locations periodically for stakeholder and team engagement, and work from home is also possible. Interns are expected to be in an office location 3 days/week.

Key attributes of successful MBA candidates include:

• Strategic thinking and vision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate in a highly multicultural team
• Personal drive and initiative
• Personal and professional integrity

Degree Programs Considered: MBA or similar degree

Major Programs Typically Considered: Corporate Strategy

2026 Monthly Salary Range by Degree Level:

• MBA - $9,700.00

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

U.S. Early Careers Eligibility Requirements:

Summer Intern: Students must be enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university, actively pursuing a degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, MBA, or JD), with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Candidates must currently reside within the continental United States. Students are expected to work 40 hours per week for a minimum of 10 weeks and a maximum of 12 weeks.

International Student Eligibility (U.S. based roles): F-1 visa students must have approved Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Occupational Practical Training (OPT) before their Early Career assignment begin. CPT/OPT must relate to their degree and be authorized by their university. Students are responsible for securing this approval through their school’s international office.

Commitment: Students must be able to manage their academic responsibilities without compromising their job performance.

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.

Job Strategy

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - Internship

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

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 the right to work using E-Verify and 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. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.