DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

Manages a group of intermediate level IT employees

Key Responsibilities:

Participate as a key member of an IT Management Team. Responsible for financial management including AOP, budget management, and forecasting. Responsible for People Management including work plan development, performance management, and people development. Responsible for team building and development including organization structure, recruiting, global team management. Compile and present Management Reports on team performance including metrics, deliverable status, etc. Communicate status to senior management. Accountable for Six Sigma training, usage and goal attainment for the team. Ensure team adherence to all IT processes, policies, and procedures including IT Security. Responsible of IT Controls compliance for the team Engagement with customers in their respective function or business area. Governance/Leadership for all program/projects executed or supported by their teams. Develop strong relationships to deliver business value using relevant Business Relationship Management practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Competencies:

Financial acumen - Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.

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.

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

Demonstrates self-awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.

Develops talent - Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.

Directs work - Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.

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

Optimizes work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

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

Tech savvy - Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.

IT Supplier Relationships - Leverages a vendor management framework to manage strategic supplier relationships and supplier performance based on business need throughout the contract life using the required processes and tools to control costs, drive service excellence, mitigate risks, and gain increased value from the suppliers.

Release Planning - Plans and manages the release of capabilities, features or products using inputs from the prioritized roadmap, planning, available resources and skills to communicate expected availability and releases of capability.

Project Resource Management - Develops resource (expense and headcount) plans using recommended project management tools and processes to manage resources effectively.

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

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

College, university, or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related subject, or relevant equivalent experience required. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:

Significant level of relevant work experience, including supervisory experience, required. Broad business knowledge required.

QUALIFICATIONS

This is a critical techno-functional role responsible for supporting and strengthening the Manufacturing and Quality IT processes across the India region. The position ensures smooth plant operations by driving process improvements, managing key quality and manufacturing initiatives, and providing expert support for ERP and digital systems. With over 10 active quality projects and several manufacturing priorities, this role is essential for maintaining operational continuity, compliance, and timely project delivery. The associate will work closely with Central functional excellence and plant teams, across Business units, and IT partners to design solutions, resolve issues, and enhance system performance.

Job Description – Key Responsibilities & Requirements

1. Functional Expertise

• Strong understanding of end-to-end manufacturing processes, including production planning, shop-floor operations, work order management, and inventory controls.
• In-depth knowledge of quality processes such as incoming inspection, in-process quality, final inspection, NCR handling, and quality analytics.
• Ability to translate business requirements into functional specifications and process documents.

2. Technical Skills

• Understanding of ERP systems (preferably Oracle E-Business Suite or Oracle Cloud, or SAP), IIOT, Ignition platform and low code platform
• Ability to understand configurations, master data setup, transaction flow troubleshooting, and system enhancements.
• Understanding of integrations between manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and WMS modules.
• Good understanding of system architecture, COTS application (Commercial Off-The-Shelf)

3. Solution Design & Implementation

• Lead requirement-gathering workshops with business stakeholders.
• Evaluate process gaps and recommend scalable IT solutions.
• Support end-to-end project activities including design, CR preparation, testing, UAT coordination, and deployment.

4. Support & Operations

• Investigate system issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive actions.
• Continue to improve the business processes by delivering the change management

5. Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate closely with plant operations, quality teams, IT partners, and COEs.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Manage expectations and ensure end users are well informed about changes and priorities.

6. Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare process documents, SOPs, test scripts, and functional specifications.
• Ensure compliance with IT controls, audit requirements, and data governance practices.

7. Experience Requirements

• Minimum 12 years of total experience in IT and manufacturing domains.
• Strong techno-functional background with proven experience working in complex manufacturing environments.
• Experience leadership role with strong people manager skills
• Analytics and AI experience, certifications will be added advantages
• COBOT, PLCs understanding

8. Communication

• Demonstrates clear, structured, and effective communication across teams.
• Able to convey complex information in an understandable manner
• Maintains transparent and timely communication with stakeholders
• Strong presentation and documentation skills

Job Systems/Information Technology

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2422812

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No