Project Manager - Sales

Posted 2 Hours Ago
2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Mid level
Automotive
The Role
Lead sales-related projects from order acceptance through closeout, managing scope, schedules, budgets, forecasts, risks, customer communication, cross-functional coordination, documentation, and project profitability. The role oversees milestones, change management, invoicing, commissioning, project reviews, and continuous improvement while coordinating Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Service, and Finance teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are looking for a talented Project Manager to join our sales team in Dallas, TX.

 

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

  • Lead multiple projects from initiation through completion, ensuring deliverables are achieved on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives. 
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, success metrics, and performance goals that drive measurable business outcomes. 
  • Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and milestones while tracking progress and proactively addressing potential delays. 
  • Monitor project performance, communicate status updates, and provide stakeholders with clear visibility into risks, achievements, and next steps. 
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks by leveraging data, quality tools, and cross-functional collaboration to develop effective solutions. 
  • Manage project budgets, conduct research and analysis, and provide recommendations that support informed decision-making and project success. 
  • Coordinate resources across teams, ensuring the right talent and expertise are assigned to key project activities and priorities. 
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement by documenting lessons learned, sharing best practices, and coaching team members throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities

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

  • Demonstrate strong project management capabilities by effectively balancing project scope, schedule, resources, and deliverables to achieve business objectives. 
  • Apply sound financial acumen to interpret key financial indicators, manage project budgets, and support data-driven business decisions. 
  • Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders by tailoring complex information to different audiences and ensuring clear, actionable messaging. 
  • Build strong customer relationships by understanding customer needs and incorporating their perspectives into project planning and execution. 
  • Navigate complex and often competing priorities by analyzing information, identifying solutions, and making informed decisions in dynamic environments. 
  • Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues while driving timely resolutions to keep projects on track. 
  • Plan, prioritize, and align work activities with organizational goals, ensuring commitments are met and project milestones are achieved. 
  • Collaborate across functions and value diverse perspectives, fostering an inclusive environment where constructive feedback, innovation, and continuous improvement thrive.

 


Education, Licenses, Certifications: 
College, university, or equivalent degree required.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. 
Experience: 
Intermediate level of relevant work experience, including team leadership experience, required.

Qualifications

We are looking with someone with 3-5 years of experience. 

  • Own projects from order acceptance through final completion and closeout, ensuring contractual, customer, financial, and operational commitments are met.
  • Maintain accurate project forecasts and backlog information, including anticipated shipment, delivery, startup, invoicing, and revenue recognition dates based on the latest available project information.
  • Proactively manage project milestones, ensuring key activities are completed on time and project management systems are updated accurately and consistently.
  • Serve as the primary point of coordination for assigned projects, working across Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Service, Finance, and other functional teams to drive successful execution.
  • Provide proactive and timely customer communication regarding project status, upcoming milestones, schedule changes, risks, required decisions, and actions needed from the customer.
  • Monitor project financial performance, including revenue, margin, costs, invoicing, change orders, credits, and other factors that could affect overall project profitability.
  • Identify schedule, commercial, technical, and customer risks early and develop appropriate mitigation and recovery plans before they impact project commitments.
  • Manage project changes and scope deviations, ensuring changes are properly documented, communicated, approved, and reflected in project schedules and financial expectations.
  • Drive project closeout activities, including delivery completion, startup and commissioning coordination, resolution of outstanding items, documentation, invoicing, and administrative closure.
  • Maintain accurate and timely project documentation and system records, including schedules, milestones, forecasts, customer communications, risks, action items, and project status updates.
  • Demonstrate independent project ownership and accountability, following through on commitments and escalating issues with appropriate recommendations when additional support or leadership involvement is required.
  • Lead and participate in project reviews, clearly communicating project health, financial position, schedule performance, risks, customer concerns, and recovery actions.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying recurring project execution challenges and recommending improvements to processes, tools, reporting, and communication practices.
  • Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to other project team members, including supporting onboarding and development of less experienced Project Managers when appropriate.

Compensation and Benefits

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.

About UsCummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.

Skills Required

  • College, university, or equivalent degree
  • 3-5 years of relevant work experience
  • Intermediate-level project management experience
  • Team leadership experience
  • Ability to manage project scope, schedules, resources, budgets, and deliverables
  • Financial acumen for interpreting financial indicators and managing project budgets
  • Effective communication with diverse internal and external stakeholders
  • Customer relationship management skills
  • Risk identification, mitigation, and issue resolution skills
  • Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams

Cummins Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cummins and has not been reviewed or approved by Cummins.

  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company contribution/match and both defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans are offered, alongside profit sharing and an employee stock purchase plan. This mix supports long-term savings and financial security.
  • Healthcare Strength Multiple medical plan options (HSA, HSA Plus, PPO) with dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage are provided, along with telehealth, mental-health support, and wellness tools. In-network protections and HSA/HSA Plus structures are described to help manage costs.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid maternity and paternity leave, family medical leave, and adoption assistance are offered. Reduced or flexible hours and unpaid extended leave options further support caregiving needs.

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