- Serves as a support resource on projects and work assignments, developing basic knowledge of effective project management and general business understanding.
- Provides administrative and logistics support for a project team and project manager.
- Assists with budget planning and tracking, research, and analytical support; provides administrative support for the design and development of project plans and timelines.
- Assists in identifying, tracking, and working with others to resolve project issues while developing skills to do this independently. Assists with managing project risk; developing how to use quality tools to identify areas of risk.
- Helps to monitor and communicate project status to project team while developing skills to do this independently.
- Maintains project notes, databases, and other records; monitors measures and communicates with Project
- Schedule Management - Manages the project schedule using the recommended project management tools and processes to drive completion within the agreed timeline.
- Scope Management - Manages a list of project deliverables (scope) using the recommended project management tools and processes to ensure that the project includes all the work required and only the work required to complete the project successfully.
- Project Resource Management - Develops resource (expense and headcount) plans using recommended project management tools and processes to manage resources effectively.
- Project Issue and Risk Management - Manages the process to identify, assess and prioritize issues and risks using recommended tools and processes to minimize, monitor, and control the probability and/or impact of negative events or to maximize the realization of positive events.
- This position does not require any Department of Transportation (DOT) related pre-screenings
Project Assistant - Portland, United States - Cummins Inc.
Description
Project Assistant (Hybrid)
Description
We are looking for a talented Project Assistant - Sales to join our team specializing in Sales for our Distribution Business Segment in Portland,OR.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
Education, Licenses, Certifications
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.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Experience
Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through training or on-the-job experience.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary rate commensurate with experience. Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Cash Balance Pension Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Domestic Partners Coverage and a full complement of personal and professional benefits.
Cummins andE-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 right to work using E-Verify. Cummins 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.
Salary based on experience $26.00 per hour to $33.00 per hour.
Job SALES
Primary Location United States-Oregon-Portland-US, OR, Portland, Cummins Northwest Inc
Job Type Experienced - Exempt / Office
Recruitment Job Type Office
Job Posting Apr 15, 2024, 4:21:51 PM
Unposting Date Jul 24, 2024, 11:59:00 PM
Organization Distribution Business
Role Category Hybrid - Potential for Partial Remote
Relocation Package Ineligible
Req ID: C