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Cummins

Placement Student- Product Manager

Cummins Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees

6 h ago
product-manager Junior (0-2 yrs) Internship Full-time United Kingdom
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About the role

The student will support the Product Management team in developing strategies, roadmaps, and change implementation programs for the alternator business. They will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize business processes and participate in community support initiatives.

What they look for

Product lifecycle management Product strategy Roadmap development Change implementation Cross-functional collaboration Business process optimization Communication Interpersonal skills Engineering principles Proactive mindset

Requirements

Candidates should have strong communication and interpersonal skills, a proactive mindset, and a foundational understanding of core engineering principles. An inquiring mind and an eagerness to learn are essential for this placement role.

Benefits

Community support initiatives Charitable projects

Full description

PLACEMENT STUDENT – Product Manager- 12 months

We are looking for an enthusiastic placement student to join our team, specializing in Product Lifecycle Management for our Alternator Business in Peterborough. During your 12-month placement with us, you will learn how a major global organisation operates, gaining the hands-on tools and exposure you need to launch a successful career in the industry.

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer of 2027

Responsibilities

In this role, you will make an impact by:

  • Supporting the Product Management Team in developing product strategies and roadmaps (aligning the product portfolio with market, customer, and legislative requirements).
  • Supporting and leading change implementation programs to introduce new features to our product portfolio.
  • Collaborating with and leading cross-functional teams to optimize business processes within the Alternator unit and the broader Cummins business.
  • Actively participating in the communication of product strategies and their business impacts.
  • Engaging in Cummins community support initiatives, including local school and charitable projects.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills in team settings.
  • A proactive mindset with the drive to collaborate and deliver tasks effectively.
  • A foundational understanding of core engineering principles.
  • An inquiring mind and an eagerness to learn.

CLOSING DATE: 27th November

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.

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