SW Product Planning & Management

Job Summary:
This entry level/early career professional, applied technology position creates software that is sold as an integral part of Cummins’ products. People in these positions have involvement in identification and understanding of stakeholder requirements and developing specifications, and responsibility for design, implementation, testing and/or release of software that controls the operation of Cummins’ products in a variety of customer applications.

Key Responsibilities:
Investigates product software problems, understands causal mechanisms, recommends appropriate action, owns problem resolution, and documents results. Applies and supports the improvement of product software development processes and tools. Processes include coding, compiling and test. Tools include code editors, integration tools, static analysis tools, compilers and hardware in the loop test tools. Details specific to this role may be found at the end of this document. Obtains input and collaborates with product and software development teams and delivers verified software features, components, builds to product teams. Uses systems knowledge and expertise to make decisions in the areas of software requirements, architecture, design, and test that impact the quality and performance of software builds, product lines (platforms) and management of cross-BU integration and coordination. Owns problem resolution for moderately complex components, products, systems, subsystems or services with technical complexity and ambiguity increasing as experience is gained in the role. Responsibile for interacting and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Provides independent execution of established work processes and systems, while still developing technology or product knowledge; engages with the improvement of systems and processes. Involves minimal direct management of people, but could involve the coordination and direction of work amongst technicians and/or temporary student employees. Contributes effectively toward team goals, exhibits influence within a work group and continues to develop proficiency in the competency areas critical to success in the role.

1. Software Financial Planning & Budget Management

- Lead annual and quarterly software financial planning activities, including labor and non-labor cost forecasting, budget tracking, and variance analysis.
- Partner with project leaders, finance teams, and stakeholders to ensure alignment between funding, resource demand, and delivery commitments.
- Monitor project financial performance and proactively identify funding gaps, cost risks, and optimization opportunities.

2. Resource Capacity Planning & Workforce Management

- Drive software organization capacity planning by balancing project demand, available resources, and strategic priorities.
- Develop and maintain resource allocation models, headcount plans, and staffing forecasts across multiple software programs.
- Collaborate with delivery managers to optimize resource utilization and support critical project execution.

3. Portfolio Planning & Governance

- Establish and maintain portfolio-level visibility of software programs, including budget status, resource allocation, project health, and delivery milestones.
- Support portfolio prioritization and investment decision-making through data-driven analysis and reporting.
- Facilitate governance reviews and management reporting for leadership teams.

4. Business Operations & Performance Management

- Define, track, and improve key business metrics related to software delivery efficiency, resource utilization, budget performance, and organizational productivity.
- Develop dashboards and management reports to provide actionable insights for leadership decision-making.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy and operational effectiveness.

5. Cross-functional Stakeholder Management

- Act as the primary interface between Software Delivery, Finance, HR, Procurement, and Business Units regarding planning and resource-related activities.
- Coordinate funding approvals, purchase order planning, contractor management, and workforce planning processes.
- Ensure timely communication and alignment across global and regional stakeholders.

6. Strategic Planning & Organizational Development

- Support annual operating plan (AOP) development, long-range planning, and strategic workforce planning.
- Analyze future business demand and capability requirements to support sustainable organizational growth.
- Recommend organizational and investment strategies based on business priorities and capacity analysis.