VPI Program Manager

Job Summary:

Supports program leader(s) to manage, develop, and implement small to medium Value Package Introduction (VPI) program deliverables that meets needs of customer and business.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Manages Value Package Introduction (VPI) program(s) with small to medium business impact from inception to completion. Manages defining tangible and measurable customer expectations and business outcomes, and supports the program(s) to achieve both. Manages determining the scope, schedule, and resources with key cross functional, cross-Business Units, and external stakeholders, and obtaining stakeholder commitment and approval of the program contract. Ensures adherence of the program(s) to Value Package Introduction (VPI) process. Manages tracking and communicating performance against the program contract with internal stakeholders as appropriate. Manages cross-functional identification and resolution of program risks, and issues. Appropriately escalates risks and issues as needed. Manages cross-functional identification and resolution of program contract changes (scope, schedule, resources). Coaches and develops peer program manager(s). Adopts and shares best practices. Competencies:
Balances stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.

Builds effective teams - Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Ensures accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Instills trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Plans and aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Project Issue and Risk Management - Manages the process to identify, assess and prioritize issues and risks using recommended tools and disciplines. Drives actions to minimize, monitor and control risks and issues and to maximize the most positive outcomes possible.

Project Management - Establishes and maintains the balance of scope, schedule and resources for a temporary effort (a “project”). Ensures results/impact from temporary effort are fully realized as possible.

Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:
College, university, or equivalent degree required.
Project Management training and/or experience preferred.
New Product Development training and/or experience preferred.

Experience:
3-5 years of relevant New Product Development experience. Experience with Value Package Introduction (VPI) process preferred.

Candidates with experience in the design, manufacturing, or procurement of high-horsepower diesel engines and diesel generator sets will be preferred.

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.