Senior Sales Project Manager

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2 Locations
In-Office
Senior level
Automotive
The Role
Leads complex international, cross-functional sales and logistics programs from initiation through completion. Manages scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, suppliers, customers, and global stakeholders while ensuring measurable business outcomes. Prepares financial reports, forecasts, executive updates, and performance metrics; maintains governance and documentation; and coaches project teams. The role requires coordination across cultures and time zones, including occasional support outside standard business hours, and involves logistics documentation, shipment coordination, and large-scale projects valued at $30M or more.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.
Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

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
  • Significant relevant work experience, including team leadership experience
  • 8–10+ years of project management experience leading complex projects from initiation through completion
  • Experience managing large-scale projects valued at $30M or more
  • Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholders
  • Fluent English
  • Background in manufacturing, engineering, energy, industrial, or related technical environments
  • Knowledge of international logistics, Bills of Lading, cargo classification, import/export documentation, and global shipment coordination
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel, Microsoft Project, SAP Ariba, Salesforce, and SharePoint
  • Experience with international projects involving logistics, procurement, financial forecasting, reporting, and cross-functional program execution
  • Spanish as a secondary language
  • Strong proficiency with AI tools and technologies
  • Licensing may be required for export-control or sanctions-regulatory compliance

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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Year Founded: 1919

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