Technical Project Manager - Marine

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Technical Project Manager – Marine to join our team in Sales from your remote home office.

The primary responsibility of this role is to lead quoting and project management activities for new Wabtec partnership Marine programs within the CSSNA DBU.

• This position requires close cross‑functional collaboration to develop accurate cost proposals and coordinate delivery schedules in support of program commitments.
• The role will plan, schedule, and lead project meetings with internal and external stakeholders, while maintaining comprehensive documentation of project quotations, scope, and milestone status.
• Responsibilities span the full program lifecycle, including prototype development, installation, commissioning, transition to production release, and ongoing management of subsequent deliveries.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Self‑Directed Project Ownership

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage assigned projects or programs, maintaining strong self‑discipline and accountability for scope, schedule, and deliverables. Proven experience prioritizing tasks, managing timelines, and coordinating activities to meet project objectives.

Strong Communication and Stakeholder Management

• Excellent written, verbal, listening, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively across all levels of an organization. Proven experience engaging and aligning cross functional teams, customers, and external stakeholders.

Customer and Stakeholder Focus

• Strong commitment to understanding customer and stakeholder requirements and translating them into actionable project plans. Focused on delivering high levels of customer satisfaction through responsiveness, transparency, and reliable execution.

Solutions‑Oriented Problem Solving

• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify project risks, issues, and constraints, and to develop practical, effective mitigation strategies. Resourceful in resolving challenges while maintaining alignment with project objectives and stakeholder expectations.

Conflict Resolution and Decision Support

• Ability to facilitate constructive discussions, actively listen to differing perspectives, and provide objective recommendations during project conflicts or escalation scenarios. Demonstrates emotional intelligence and professionalism in high pressure or ambiguous situations.

Organizational Acumen and Ethical Leadership

• Acts as a responsible steward of company resources, processes, and professional standards. Consistently models ethical behavior and supports a positive, compliant, and collaborative project environment.

Software Competencies:

• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Cummins Software Competencies:

• BMS – Parts, Service & Projects functions
• Cummins Online Specification (COLS)
• Global Customer Engineering
• Windchill
• Salesforce
• LiquidPlanner/Portfolio Manager
• Parts.cummins.com / QSOL
• Mainframe / IMS

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Additional Experience/Skills:

• Experience in prototype cost analysis and/or manufacturing cost estimation.
• Preferred experience in shipbuilding programs and/or execution within large subcontractor or tiered supplier environments.
• Working knowledge of Product Compliance and Regulatory frameworks applicable to defense programs (e.g., FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, cybersecurity, and applicable industry standards).
• Demonstrated experience managing supply timelines for government and defense-related equipment.
• Demonstrated experience enforcing disciplined project execution, including proactive follow‑up, escalation when required, and accountability for scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Proven experience working on U.S. Government programs requiring Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) designation and compliance with applicable information protection and cybersecurity requirements.
• Advanced ability to read, interpret, and apply technical drawings, specifications, and configuration documentation.
• Solid understanding of government contract requirements, including deliverables, documentation standards, and compliance obligations.
• Proven capability to manage configuration changes, revisions, and contract modifications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Familiarity with quality and testing processes, including Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), inspections, and required documentation packages.
• Ability to effectively utilize and adapt to multiple project management tools and customer-preferred systems.

Job Sales

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category Off-site Remote

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

Min Salary $100320

Max Salary $150480

Application End Date 24-MAY-2026

ReqID 2426762

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

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