Reporting to the Asia Pacific Project Execution Leader, you will be the regional owner of PMO governance and SAP Project Systems (PS). You’ll build and maintain the frameworks, processes, and controls that enable consistent, high‑quality project delivery—while ensuring every project is set up, tracked, and governed with precision.

This role is the single point of accountability for project governance, systems integrity, and performance transparency across our mission‑critical power generation and data centre projects.

Location - Role could be based in Melbourne or Sydney

What You’ll Lead

PMO Governance & Standards

• Establish and enforce Cummins‑aligned PMO frameworks, stage gates, and governance models.
• Ensure consistent lifecycle execution across generator supply, EPC/D&C, and data centre power projects.
• Lead project reviews, audits, and compliance checks.
• Maintain alignment with Ethics, SOx, EHS, Quality, and Risk frameworks.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to support business success.

SAP Project Systems (PS) Ownership

• Serve as the regional owner of SAP PS for project delivery.
• Oversee accurate project setup, WBS structures, budgets, and baselines.
• Lead forecasting (EAC/ETC), cost‑to‑complete tracking, and financial discipline.
• Manage capitalisation, cost allocation, revenue recognition inputs, and variation control.
• Partner with Finance, Controls, and IT to resolve data issues and enhance system performance.
• Train and support Project Managers in SAP PS best practice.

Project Controls & Portfolio Performance

• Implement integrated controls across schedule, cost, risk, and cash flow.
• Align master schedules (MS Project/Primavera) with SAP PS.
• Deliver consolidated reporting on margin, milestones, billing, cash flow, and backlog.
• Proactively manage logistics‑heavy and technically complex OEM risks.

Data Centre & Standby Power Delivery

• Provide governance for high‑capacity generator, switchgear, controls, and MV/LV system projects.
• Support commissioning and IST activities.
• Enable fast‑track Tier III/IV data centre delivery without compromising safety or compliance.
• Lead PMO office staff including Document Control, Project Admin, and Scheduling.

Commercial & Contract Management

• Ensure contractual obligations are reflected in project execution and SAP structures.
• Govern variations, claims, and scope changes to ensure recoverability.
• Support dispute resolution and claims preparation.

Capability Building & Continuous Improvement

• Coach and mentor Project Managers, Engineers, and Coordinators.
• Drive improvements in execution consistency, SAP PS utilisation, and PM discipline.
• Capture and deploy lessons learned across the regional portfolio.

Stakeholder & Executive Engagement

• Act as the senior PMO interface with regional/global leadership, customers, and cross‑functional teams.
• Provide clear, executive‑level insights on project performance and risk.

Who You’ll Work With

Project Managers & Engineers • Finance & Controls • SAP IT • Commercial & Legal • Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Construction & Commissioning • Data Centre Clients & Consultants

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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.

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Role Purpose:

Reporting to the Asia Pacific Project Execution Leader, you will be the regional owner of PMO governance and SAP Project Systems (PS). You’ll build and maintain the frameworks, processes, and controls that enable consistent, high‑quality project delivery—while ensuring every project is set up, tracked, and governed with precision.

This role is the single point of accountability for project governance, systems integrity, and performance transparency across our mission‑critical power generation and data centre projects.

What You’ll Lead

PMO Governance & Standards

• Establish and enforce Cummins‑aligned PMO frameworks, stage gates, and governance models.
• Ensure consistent lifecycle execution across generator supply, EPC/D&C, and data centre power projects.
• Lead project reviews, audits, and compliance checks.
• Maintain alignment with Ethics, SOx, EHS, Quality, and Risk frameworks.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to support business success.

SAP Project Systems (PS) Ownership

• Serve as the regional owner of SAP PS for project delivery.
• Oversee accurate project setup, WBS structures, budgets, and baselines.
• Lead forecasting (EAC/ETC), cost‑to‑complete tracking, and financial discipline.
• Manage capitalisation, cost allocation, revenue recognition inputs, and variation control.
• Partner with Finance, Controls, and IT to resolve data issues and enhance system performance.
• Train and support Project Managers in SAP PS best practice.

Project Controls & Portfolio Performance

• Implement integrated controls across schedule, cost, risk, and cash flow.
• Align master schedules (MS Project/Primavera) with SAP PS.
• Deliver consolidated reporting on margin, milestones, billing, cash flow, and backlog.
• Proactively manage logistics‑heavy and technically complex OEM risks.

Data Centre & Standby Power Delivery

• Provide governance for high‑capacity generator, switchgear, controls, and MV/LV system projects.
• Support commissioning and IST activities.
• Enable fast‑track Tier III/IV data centre delivery without compromising safety or compliance.
• Lead PMO office staff including Document Control, Project Admin, and Scheduling.

Commercial & Contract Management

• Ensure contractual obligations are reflected in project execution and SAP structures.
• Govern variations, claims, and scope changes to ensure recoverability.
• Support dispute resolution and claims preparation.

Capability Building & Continuous Improvement

• Coach and mentor Project Managers, Engineers, and Coordinators.
• Drive improvements in execution consistency, SAP PS utilisation, and PM discipline.
• Capture and deploy lessons learned across the regional portfolio.

Stakeholder & Executive Engagement

• Act as the senior PMO interface with regional/global leadership, customers, and cross‑functional teams.
• Provide clear, executive‑level insights on project performance and risk.

Who You’ll Work With

Project Managers & Engineers • Finance & Controls • SAP IT • Commercial & Legal • Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Construction & Commissioning • Data Centre Clients & Consultants

What You Bring

Essential

• Proven leadership in PMO or project governance.
• Experience with SAP Project Systems (PS) in a project delivery environment.
• Strong understanding of generator OEM delivery, data centre power systems, and project financial controls.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Construction (preferred).
• Experience in OEM power generation or electrical infrastructure (advantageous).

Desirable

• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification.
• Experience with hyperscale or colocation data centre projects.
• Primavera P6 experience.
• Regional or multi‑country portfolio exposure.
• Prior Cummins or similar OEM experience.

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

• Proven leadership in PMO or project governance is preferred
• Experience with SAP Project Systems (PS) in a project delivery environment.
• Strong understanding of generator OEM delivery, data centre power systems, and project financial controls.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Construction (preferred).
• Experience in OEM power generation or electrical infrastructure (advantageous).
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification.

• Experience with hyperscale or colocation data centre projects would be good to have.

  Cummins is an equal employment 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, and/or expression, or other status protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters.