IT Product Manager

IT Product Manager

We are looking for a talented IT Product Manager to join our team specializing in Systems/Information Technology for Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN.

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for leading and managing one or more software development product teams within the Chief Administrative Office > Product Compliance & Regulatory Affairs function. The role will drive product strategy, execution, and lifecycle management to deliver impactful, customer-centric solutions aligned with business objectives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during release and sprint planning, demos, and synchronization ceremonies.
• Define and evolve the product vision and roadmap in alignment with business impact.
• Use best practice tools and techniques to lead team to minimum viable product definition and prioritization of features & requirements.
• Collaborate with Business and IT Stakeholders to define functional and non-functional requirements for upcoming sprints.
• Prioritize and manage the product backlog, translating business needs into user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Balance customer value, technical feasibility, and cost efficiency in feature prioritization.
• Lead user acceptance testing and ensure solutions meet customer expectations.
• Problem Solving skills: The ability to identify obstacles and find effective solutions to keep the team moving forward.
• Serve as the voice of the customer within the product team to ensure alignment with user needs.
• Drive achievement of product OKRs and support communication and outreach efforts.
• Skilled in taking complex business and IT problems and breaking them down into simple, achievable and realistic delivery plans.
• Own the financial and strategic success of the product(s) throughout their lifecycle.
• Facilitation and Coaching abilities: Exceptional facilitation skills are needed to guide team through meetings, workshops, events and decision-making processes.
• Conflict resolution: The ability to resolve conflicts and facilitate discussions to find mutually agreeable solution.
• Empathy and active listening: Understand team members perspective and fostering supportive environment is key to build trust and collaboration.
• Business insight - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Global perspective - Taking a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens.

This position will require the selected candidate to report on-site 40-60% of the time and align with Cummins policies and guidelines for hybrid working.