Project Manager - Sales

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.

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.

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.

Job Sales

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2435818

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-Site No

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