Corporate Responsibility Project Director (CARE Program)

Cummins • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Corporate Responsibility Project Director (CARE
Program) to lead the operational, financial, and project management excellence
behind our CARE investments across 10 markets in 5 states. This role is deeply
rooted in operational execution—managing the full financial cycle, overseeing
grant administration and governance, and ensuring programs advance our
commitments in community impact . To be successful, you must reside in one of
the CARE regional locations (MN, IN, MI, SC, GA, TN, NC, or TX, including
Minneapolis, Detroit, Rocky Mount, Charleston, Nashville/Memphis, Columbus/Indy,
Dallas, or Atlanta). This is an opportunity to drive meaningful change by
ensuring our grants deliver measurable outcomes, reflect community needs, and
uphold the highest standards of transparency, stewardship, and storytelling.
Cummins Advocating for Racial Equity (CARE).

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

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day CARE operations by managing the full financial and grant cycle—including AOP planning, administration, approvals, and reporting—to ensure accurate, compliant execution across all markets.
• Drive high‑quality governance and decision‑making by evaluating grant proposals, assessing alignment with strategic focus areas, understanding co‑funders and impact potential, and ensuring transparent, accountable processes across all investments.
• Strengthen program outcomes and equity impact through proactive engagement with grantees, monitoring progress, identifying risks, elevating concerns, and ensuring investments—to deliver meaningful, measurable results.
• Build alignment and influence across a matrixed environment by guiding regional teams, community partners, and leaders toward shared priorities, often without formal authority, and navigating complex, non‑hierarchical structures effectively.
• Integrate social impact with enterprise strategy by applying a broad organizational perspective that connects CARE objectives to business priorities, risks, and long‑term value creation for both communities and the enterprise.
• Enhance transparency and storytelling by translating financial, operational, and program data into clear, compelling narratives and updates that build understanding and trust with internal leaders, regional teams, and community stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees