Placement Student - IT Project Management

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We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That’s what #LifeAtCummins is all about.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Project Management placement student to join our team specializing in Systems/Information Technology for our Corporate/CBS Segment in Darlington, UK. During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry and power your potential!

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer 2026. The requirements are for the successful candidate to be on-site 3 days per week, so it is important that you can relocate, or be within a commutable distance to site. 

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

• Organizing and facilitating global meetings providing regular updates.
• Serve as a resource on projects and work assignments, employing a basic knowledge of effective project management and general business understanding.
• Exposure to a range of industry leading tools and standards such as six sigma.
• Stakeholder Management.
• Running projects that add real impact and value.
• Auditing and inspection of both processes and products.

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

• Studying towards a degree in Project Management or any business-related subject.
• Excellent IT Skills, in particular Microsoft.
• Ability to collate data, solve problems and think innovatively.
• Excellent communication skills.

Working At Cummins

At Cummins, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or any other status protected by law. As a disability confident employer, we strive to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters!

Closing Date: Thursday 13th 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.