Project Management Manager - Service
Cummins
San Leandro, CAPosted about 2 months agoDiscoveredMatch locked
3+ years expProject Management
About the role
We are looking for a talented
Project Management Manager
to join our team in
Service
in
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways
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Lead structured performance management
processes for technicians and support staff, including goal setting, regular check-ins, and formal reviews
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Monitor individual and team performance
against key metrics (productivity, quality, turnaround time, and safety)
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Address performance gaps
quickly through coaching, corrective actions, and clear expectations
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Reinforce accountability
by ensuring consistent standards across technician teams
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Build and execute individual development plans
for all employees, aligned to business needs and career progression
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Assess technical and leadership skill gaps
and drive targeted training plans
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Support certification progression
and cross-training across Power Generation, On Highway, and Industrial segments
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Provide daily leadership presence
in both shop and field operations, ensuring employees are supported and engaged
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Foster a high-performance culture
with clear expectations, recognition of results, and direct feedback
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Lead regular team meetings
, safety discussions, and communication forums to keep teams aligned
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Drive employee engagement and retention
through consistent communication and involvement
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Partner with branch leadership
on hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning
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Ensure new hires are effectively
onboarded, trained, and integrated into the team
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Balance technician workloads and assignments
to support both operational needs and development opportunities
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Coach employees on standard work processes
, quality expectations, and customer communication
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Ensure technicians follow established procedures
and deliver consistent, high-quality service
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Reinforce best practices
in job execution, documentation, and follow-through
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Lead by example
in driving a strong safety culture, reinforcing safe behaviors daily
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Ensure all team members follow required safety
processes and participate in safety programs
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Address unsafe behaviors
immediately through coaching and accountability
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Address workplace concerns
, conflicts, and performance issues in a timely and professional manner
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Partner with HR
when needed to manage complex employee relations issues
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Maintain fair, consistent, and transparent
application of policies and expectations
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Identify and develop future supervisors
and technical leaders within the team
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Delegate responsibilities
to build leadership capability in senior technicians
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Create opportunities for employees
to take on stretch assignments and grow their impact
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Experience leading larger technician teams
across multiple specialties
To be successful in this role you will need the following
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Apply financial acumen and business insight
to evaluate project costs, margins, and resource utilization, ensuring projects deliver expected business value.
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Balance multiple stakeholder needs
by aligning priorities across customers, sales, operations, and project teams while managing expectations effectively.
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Build and sustain high-performing teams
by fostering collaboration, leveraging diverse perspectives, and ensuring clear ownership of project outcomes.
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Communicate clearly and consistently
by tailoring updates and messaging to different audiences, ensuring transparency on scope, risks, and progress.
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Maintain strong customer focus
by understanding customer requirements, delivering on commitments, and proactively addressing concerns to build trust.
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Direct work and drive execution
by setting priorities, delegating effectively, removing obstacles, and ensuring teams remain focused on key deliverables.
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Manage complexity, risk, and change
by synthesizing data, resolving conflicts quickly, and applying structured project and change management approaches to sustain results.
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Drive results through disciplined project management
by balancing scope, schedule, and resources while valuing diverse perspectives to strengthen decision-making and outcomes.
Education, Licenses, Certifications
- College, university, or equivalent degree required.This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Experience
- Significant relevant experience, including supervisory experience, required.
- 3-5 years of project management experience, preferably leading complex technical projects within the power generation industry.
- Experience managing projects involving generator startup, commissioning, testing, validation, and system integration activities.
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical project leadership for power systems, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver projects from planning through commissioning and customer acceptance.
- Working knowledge of power generation equipment, generator systems, electrical infrastructure, and field implementation processes.
Compensation
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.
Job
Service
Organization
Cummins Inc.
Role Category
On-site with Flexibility
Job Type
Exempt - Experienced
Min Salary
$126720
Max Salary
$190080
ReqID
2430742
Relocation Package
No
100% On-Site
No
Cummins and E-Verify
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.
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