Functional Excellence Manager, Investigations & Right Environment at Cummins Inc.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Manages performance metrics for the function that contribute to performance goals of one or more internal value chains or end-to-end processes.

Coordinates enterprise-level governance of functional processes, systems and data as part of the overall end-to-end framework.

• Supports appropriate functional talent activities including composition of global position profiles, functional competencies, and functional learning and development needs. Contributes to the development of the functional learning strategy to include experiential learning, networking, professional associations and formal training courses. Utilizes business knowledge and experience to identify growth opportunities for the function to improve outcomes for the customer.
• Routinely engages with industry experts and peers, conducting research on best practices.

Collaborates with end to end process owners and functional excellence peers to prioritize continuous improvement efforts for the function.
Delivers improvements that are measurable and significant.
Participates in knowledge sharing to develop enterprise subject-matter expertise in one or more functions.

• Significant relevant experience required, including managerial experience. Prefer strong experience leading strategic and change efforts within a function or business unit; and the ability to make and drive connections across relevant work streams. Solid communication and stakeholder management skills, as well as ability to work comfortably amidst ambiguity important for success in this role.
• Conducting Financial Investigations - Utilizes interpersonal skills, sound judgment and investigation tools/process to resolve reported violations of Cummins standards in a way that promotes our values and ethical principles; conducts effective interviews and analyzes information; clearly articulates findings and makes recommendations verbally and in writing.
• Financial Reporting - Analyzes financial data by evaluating results and solutions to support business decisions; prepares and presents financial information by summarizing data to communicate results in compliance with regulations and stakeholder expectations; partners with stakeholders to drive financial performance that aligns to organizational goals and strategies.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Manages ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear. Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Situational adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Global perspective - Taking a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens.
• Organizational savvy - Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics. Strategic mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
• College, university, or equivalent degree required.