M&A and Transformation Analyst

Cummins•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a talented M&A and Transformation Analyst to join our team specializing in General Management for Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: Support multiple projects end-to-end, translating business priorities into clear scopes, performance goals, timelines, and milestones that keep work aligned and on schedule. Drive strong execution by proactively identifying issues, coordinating resolutions, and removing blockers before they impact delivery or outcomes. Maintain visibility and alignment by consistently monitoring progress and communicating clear, timely status updates to project teams and stakeholders. Manage project budgets and timelines through data-driven research and analysis, ensuring efficient use of resources and informed decision-making. Reduce project risk by applying quality and risk-management tools, partnering across teams to develop practical mitigation strategies and solutions. Strengthen organizational capability by documenting lessons learned and sharing best practices to improve the success of future projects. Ensure transparency and accountability by maintaining accurate project documentation, tracking key measures, and regularly updating sponsors and stakeholders. Build high-performing project teams by coaching team members through project phases, and providing ongoing developmental feedback. Job Summary: Supports projects through qualitative and quantitative analysis; projects may be within a business unit, across multiple business units, involve an acquisition / separation / restructure of a business, to produce recommendations for addressing transformation opportunities for the business. Key Responsibilities: Supports M&A projects including potential acquisitions and divestitures, and business transformation. Maintains M&A program management tool, M&A integration playbook consistency, support Integration Leader, support aspects of the integration. Support work with business and functional leaders to define tangible and measurable business outcomes and achieving those business outcomes. Utilizes future-ready technology capabilities (e.g. AI capabilities, full utilization of program / project management software, agile, benchmarking, building capability, gold star standard) to enhance efficiencies, effectiveness, accountability, and faster transitions. Trains and coaches in the use of program management software along with other technological solutions. Performs detailed financial and strategic analysis under direction and support of M&A and Global Transformation Office. Supports project governance, ensures compliance with PMO standards, and ensures appropriate escalation for project risks and issues along with solution options and recommendations. Supports development and maintenance of process documentation, templates, and examples.

Requirements

Strong issue and risk management discipline – Ability to proactively identify, assess, prioritize, and mitigate project risks and issues using standard tools and methodologies to protect outcomes and drive positive results.
Effective resource management – Capability to plan and manage expense and headcount resources using established project management processes to ensure optimal utilization and delivery.
Rigorous schedule management – Skill in building, maintaining, and controlling project schedules with recommended tools to ensure milestones are met and commitments are delivered on time.
Clear scope control – Consistent management of project deliverables to ensure work remains aligned to agreed scope, preventing scope creep while delivering all required outcomes for project success.
College, university, or equivalent degree required.
Intermediate level of relevant work experience, including team leadership experience, required.

Nice To Haves

Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
Balances stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
Strategic Problem Solving - Drives solutions to strategic problems that fall outside of past experience through a top-down, hypothesis-driven approach with frequent iteration that evolved with diverse learnings gathered through the course of the project.
Complex Problem Solving – Syntizes large volumes of data and conflicting inputs to identify root causes, develop actionable solutions, and make informed decisions that address multifaceted business challenges.
Demonstrates Motivation and Sense of Ownership - Feels and projects a high degree of motivation and sense of ownership for the project outcomes and the success of the Business.
Self-development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
Bachelor’s degree required – degree in Engineering, IT, Finance, Accounting, Business, Strategy preferred.
2-4 years of experience required, experience in M&A or transformation projects preferred.
Cross Functional project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Support multiple projects end-to-end, translating business priorities into clear scopes, performance goals, timelines, and milestones that keep work aligned and on schedule.
Drive strong execution by proactively identifying issues, coordinating resolutions, and removing blockers before they impact delivery or outcomes.
Maintain visibility and alignment by consistently monitoring progress and communicating clear, timely status updates to project teams and stakeholders.
Manage project budgets and timelines through data-driven research and analysis, ensuring efficient use of resources and informed decision-making.
Reduce project risk by applying quality and risk-management tools, partnering across teams to develop practical mitigation strategies and solutions.
Strengthen organizational capability by documenting lessons learned and sharing best practices to improve the success of future projects.
Ensure transparency and accountability by maintaining accurate project documentation, tracking key measures, and regularly updating sponsors and stakeholders.
Build high-performing project teams by coaching team members through project phases, and providing ongoing developmental feedback.
Supports M&A projects including potential acquisitions and divestitures, and business transformation.
Maintains M&A program management tool, M&A integration playbook consistency, support Integration Leader, support aspects of the integration.
Support work with business and functional leaders to define tangible and measurable business outcomes and achieving those business outcomes.
Utilizes future-ready technology capabilities (e.g. AI capabilities, full utilization of program / project management software, agile, benchmarking, building capability, gold star standard) to enhance efficiencies, effectiveness, accountability, and faster transitions.
Trains and coaches in the use of program management software along with other technological solutions.
Performs detailed financial and strategic analysis under direction and support of M&A and Global Transformation Office.
Supports project governance, ensures compliance with PMO standards, and ensures appropriate escalation for project risks and issues along with solution options and recommendations.
Supports development and maintenance of process documentation, templates, and examples.