Placement Student - Project Management (Enterprise Platform)

We are looking for an enthusiastic Project Management placement student to join our team in our Enterprise Platforms department in Darlington, UK. During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry.

 

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer 2027. 

The requirements are for the successful candidate to be on-site 3 days per week, so it is important that you can relocate, or be within a commutable distance to site. 

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

• Organizing and facilitating global meetings providing regular updates.

• Serve as a resource on projects and work assignments, employing a basic knowledge of effective project management and general business understanding.

• Exposure to a range of industry leading tools and standards such as six sigma.

• Stakeholder Management.

• Running projects that add real impact and value.

• Auditing and inspection of both processes and products.

• Being involved in testing and providing feedback on new and improved processes.

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

• Studying towards a degree in Project Management or any business-related subject.

• Excellent IT Skills, in particular Microsoft.

• Ability to collate data, solve problems and think innovatively.

• Excellent communication skills.

 

Closeing Date: 24 Novemeber 2026

Cummins 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.