Senior Sales Project Manager

Cummins Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 106,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Shoreview, MN, seeks a Senior Sales Project Manager to lead cross-functional programs from initiation through completion.

You will coordinate with global stakeholders, suppliers, customers, and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery, manage budgets, and drive measurable business outcomes across high-value projects. This role demands 8-10+ years of PM experience, strong analytics, and fluent English (Spanish preferred) to support international operations.

Qualifications

• Lead large-scale, cross-functional programs from initiation through completion.
• Strong project management expertise to drive execution, milestones, and budgets.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management across global teams.
• Experience with export controls or sanctions regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional programs from initiation through completion.
• Establish scope, timelines, milestones, budgets, and performance expectations.
• Coordinate with global stakeholders, suppliers, customers, and internal teams.
• Mitigate risks and maintain project continuity.
• Deliver financial reporting and executive-level status updates.
• Coach project teams and foster cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Project management

Communication

Analytics

Global logistics

Export controls

Microsoft Office

SAP Ariba

Salesforce

SharePoint

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Project

SAP Ariba

Salesforce

SharePoint

Job description

We are looking for a talented Senior Sales Project Manager to join our Cummins Inc. team in Shoreview, MN .

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

• Lead complex cross-functional programs from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives and measurable outcomes.

• Drive successful project execution by establishing clear scope, timelines, milestones, budgets, and performance expectations.

• Partner with global stakeholders, suppliers, customers, and internal teams to coordinate activities and achieve program objectives.

• Mitigate project risks by proactively identifying issues, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining project continuity.

• Optimize resource utilization to balance scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements across multiple initiatives.

• Deliver actionable project insights through financial reporting, performance tracking, and executive-level status communications.

• Strengthen organizational effectiveness by coaching project teams, sharing best practices, and fostering collaboration across functions.

• Ensure project accountability through disciplined documentation, governance, and stakeholder engagement that drives successful business outcomes.

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

• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale, cross-functional programs while effectively managing competing priorities, complexity, and organizational change.

• Strong project management expertise with the ability to drive execution, manage resources, control risks, and deliver measurable business results.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse global teams.

• Strong analytical and financial acumen, with experience leveraging data and performance metrics to support decision-making and project success.

• Proven ability to navigate international business environments while maintaining a customer-focused, collaborative, and results-driven approach.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

College, university, or equivalent degree required.

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

Expectations:

Significant level of relevant work experience, including team leadership experience, required.

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Key Competencies:

• Manage complex international logistics activities, including coordination with freight forwarders, transportation providers, suppliers, customers, and field service organizations.

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of Bills of Lading (BOL), cargo classification, import/export documentation, and global shipment coordination processes.

• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel capabilities, Microsoft Project, SAP Ariba, Salesforce, and SharePoint to manage projects, reporting, and documentation.

• Prepare comprehensive monthly financial reports, project forecasts, executive summaries, and performance metrics to support informed business decisions.

• Maintain highly organized project records and documentation while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and visibility across stakeholders.

• Apply strong organizational, planning, and stakeholder management skills to successfully manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously while meeting schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

• Collaborate effectively across diverse cultures, regions, and time zones while adapting communication styles to meet the needs of various audiences.

• Demonstrate flexibility to support global business operations, including occasional coordination outside standard U.S. business hours to support international activities.

• Support critical project execution activities that may occasionally require monitoring key shipments, deliveries, or project milestones outside normal business hours.

• Preferred experience includes managing international projects involving logistics, procurement, financial forecasting, reporting, and cross-functional program execution.

• English: Fluent (required).

• Spanish: Preferred as a secondary language.

• 8-10+ years of Project Management experience leading complex projects from initiation through completion.

• Proven experience managing large-scale projects valued at $30M+ with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder management.

• Background in manufacturing, engineering, energy, industrial, or related technical environments.

• Strong proficiency with AI tools and technologies, with the ability to leverage AI to improve productivity, project planning, reporting, analysis, communication, and operational efficiency.

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.

Job Human Resources

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

Min Salary $105600

Max Salary $158400

ReqID 2437939

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

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