Project Assistant - Sales

Cummins Inc.

Supports project management and provides administrative/logistics assistance in the sales area. Collaborates with project team to monitor progress and resolve issues.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeRemote • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assists a project manager in applying process and project management skills within an area of business or technical specialty.
Supports the management of small portions of well defined projects.
Provides administrative and logistics support for a project team and project manager.
Serves as a support resource on projects and work assignments.
Assists in identifying, tracking, and working with others to resolve project issues.
Helps monitor and communicate project status to project team.
Assists with budget planning and tracking, research, and analytical support.
Provides administrative support for project plans and timelines.
Assists with managing project risk using quality tools to identify areas of risk.
Maintains project notes, databases, and other records.
Supports documenting and sharing team learnings with other teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, including a strong understanding of Excel (basic formulas, formatting, and functionality), Word, Adobe Pro, Teams, and more.
The ideal candidate should be comfortable performing repetitive tasks.
Attention to detail is crucial, with the ability to manage a high volume of requests and meet aggressive deadlines with minimal margin for error.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Ability to manage multiple databases and reporting mechanisms is essential.
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
Knowledge of internal systems such as BMS, BPTS, CPQ, OIP, and Salesforce is a plus.
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.
Requires some work experience and intermediate level knowledge obtained through training or on-the-job experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.
A full complement of personal and professional benefits.

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementbudget planninganalytical supportrisk managementdatabase managementreporting mechanismsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordAdobe ProMicrosoft Teams

Soft Skills

attention to detailcommunication skillsteamworktime managementproblem-solving

Certifications

high school diplomacertificate of completion of secondary education