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Project Assistant at Cummins in Shoreview, MN
Skills
Job Description
We are looking for a talented Project Assistant to join our STAMFORD | AvK team based out of our facilities in Shoreview and Fridley, MN.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Develop foundational project management capabilities by supporting clearly defined project tasks under the guidance of a general or functional manager.
- Provide administrative and logistical support that enables effective project team coordination and execution.
- Serve as a support resource across projects, building basic business knowledge and understanding effective project management practices.
- Assist in identifying, tracking, and collaborating to resolve project issues while strengthening the ability to manage these activities independently.
- Help monitor and communicate project statuses to the team, contributing to timely updates and improved project visibility.
- Support budget tracking, research activities, data analysis, and the development of project plans, timelines, and related documentation.
- Contribute to risk management efforts by learning to use quality tools to identify potential issues and support mitigation planning.
- Maintain accurate project notes, databases, and records while regularly communicating assignment and project status to the project manager.
Responsibilities
To be successful in this role you will need the following skills:
- Effectively navigates complex information
- Prioritizes and aligns work to organizational goals, leveraging resources efficiently to drive successful outcomes.
- Ability to identify, assess, prioritize, and address project issues and risks, ensuring proactive mitigation and positive outcomes.
- Capability to manage project schedules using appropriate tools and processes to ensure work is completed within agreed timelines.
- Competence in managing project scope by defining, tracking, and controlling deliverables
Education/Experience
- High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
- College or equivalent degree preferred.
- Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through training or on-the-job experience.
Qualifications
Additional Information
This role is primarily based at our Shoreview, MN office but candidates must also be flexible and willing to travel to our Fridley, MN warehouse location as business needs arise.
This role will be responsible for supporting cross-functional, administrative projects for CGT in the Americas region. These projects will range in level of difficulty and will work to support the needs of our region through successful partnerships with our business functions including application engineering, finance, marketing, order management, aftermarket support, warehouse management, and sales.
Critical skills required for success include (but not limited to):
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Advanced organizational skills
- Detail orientation
- Self-starter mindset
Preferred skills/experience include:
- Project management/execution
- Data analytics/Power Bi utilization
- Bi-lingual support (English/Spanish fluency)
Compensation (for United States)
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.