Project Assistant Jobs in Oregon

Job Summary:

Assists a project manager in applying process and project management skills within an area of business or technical specialty. Supports the management of small portions of well defined projects. Provides administrative and logistics support for a project team and project manager.

We are looking for a Remote Project Assistant - Sales to join our Distribution business.

Regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM in the applicable U.S. time zone.

Will make an impact in the following ways:

• Serves as a support resource on projects and work assignments
• Assists in identifying, tracking, and working with others to resolve project issues
• Helps monitor and communicate project status to project team
• Assists with budget planning and tracking, research, and analytical support
• Provides administrative support for project plans and timelines
• Assists with managing project risk using quality tools to identify areas of risk
• Maintains project notes, databases, and other records
• Supports documenting and sharing team learnings with other teams

In order to be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Communicates effectively across different audiences
• Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-focused solutions
• Ability to manage complexity and solve problems
• Handles conflict effectively
• Plans and prioritizes work to meet organizational goals
• Demonstrates resourcefulness in managing resources efficiently
• Supports project issue and risk management processes
• Basic understanding of project scope, schedule, and resource management
• Ability to explain complex topics in a clear and simple way
• Incorporates customer perspective into solutions
• Values diverse perspectives in a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, Adobe Pro)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume work
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple systems/databases
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, including a strong understanding of Excel (basic formulas, formatting, and functionality), Word, Adobe Pro, Teams, and more
• The ideal candidate should be comfortable performing repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail is crucial, with the ability to manage a high volume of requests and meet aggressive deadlines with minimal margin for error
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
• Ability to manage multiple databases and reporting mechanisms is essential
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment
• Knowledge of internal systems such as BMS, BPTS, CPQ, OIP, and Salesforce is a plus

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.

College or equivalent degree preferred.

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:

Requires some work experience and intermediate level knowledge obtained through training or on-the-job experience.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary rate commensurate with experience. Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Cash Balance Pension Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Domestic Partners Coverage and a full complement of personal and professional benefits.

Job Sales

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category Off-site Remote

Job Type Office

Min Salary $48800

Max Salary $73200

ReqID 2431122

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

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