Project Manager - Power Generation
Company: Cummins
Location: Wellingborough, England, United Kingdom
Work arrangement: Hybrid
Employment type: Full-time
Experience: 5-10 years
Education: bachelor degree
Posted: 2026-10-29
Responsibilities
The Project Manager will lead genset projects from initiation to completion, overseeing logistics, installation, and commissioning activities. They are responsible for managing project performance, mitigating risks, and fostering a strong safety culture while mentoring team members.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a college or university degree and possess relevant project management experience, including team leadership. Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills are essential for success in this role.
Skills
- Project Management
- Logistics Coordination
- Stakeholder Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Commissioning
- Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)
- Team Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Customer-focused
- Integrated Test Programs (ITP)
- Budget Management
- Performance Reporting
- Mentoring
- Resource Planning
About this role
We are looking for a talented Project Manager to join our team specializing in
Delivery and Instalation of Genset Projects for our Power Gen Department in
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
* Lead multiple projects from initiation through to successful completion,
ensuring objectives, timelines, budgets, and quality standards are achieved.
* Plan and coordinate all logistics, resources, deliveries, installation
activities, and Integrated Test Programs (ITPs) to support project execution.
* Schedule and oversee commissioning activities, effectively collaborating with
both internal teams and external stakeholders.
* Monitor, manage, and report key project performance indicators (KPIs),
providing clear visibility of project progress and outcomes.
* Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while proactively resolving
issues to ensure project success.
* Drive a strong Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) culture by acting as a
role model and ambassador for safety excellence.
* Mentor, coach, and develop junior Project Managers and project team members,
fostering continuous learning and professional growth.
* Build strong stakeholder relationships, communicate project status
effectively, and capture lessons learned to support ongoing improvement and
future project success.
RESPONSIBILITIES
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
* Strong communication skills across diverse audiences and stakeholders.
* Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering effective solutions.
* Proactive networking and collaboration to address challenges and
opportunities.
* Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management capabilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/ Experience:
* College, university, or equivalent degree required.
* Relevant project management experience, including team leadership experience,
required.
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.
About Cummins
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees · headquartered in Columbus, Indiana