Corporate Strategy Manager Internship
Cummins has been an industry leader in the power space for decades, but our industry is changing. Many of the things that have driven success in the past will not be the same things that drive success in the future as the world navigates evolving energy systems, changing customer needs, digital transformation, geopolitical uncertainty, and rapid technological innovation.
If you join Cummins' Corporate Strategy team, you will be at the forefront of helping the company navigate this evolving landscape. As a Corporate Strategy Manager, you will work directly with senior leaders to develop recommendations on Cummins' most important strategic priorities and growth opportunities. You will have ownership initially over an individual workstream and eventually over entire projects, with multiple opportunities to directly present your recommendations to Cummins leaders.
Recent projects have included evaluating growth opportunities across existing and adjacent markets, assessing M&A and partnership opportunities, developing market-entry and technology strategies, evaluating geopolitical and supply chain risks, supporting product and platform strategy decisions, exploring digital and AI-enabled business opportunities, and shaping long-term corporate strategy. Corporate Strategy Managers work closely with leaders across product, engineering, commercial, operations, finance, and technology organizations to help guide enterprise decision-making.
You will be joining a highly diverse team of similarly driven problem-solvers in the context of an amazing corporate culture that provides a supportive environment and values your work-life balance. Our team heavily focuses on your personal and professional development to propel you to an exciting and fulfilling career at Cummins. Corporate Strategy Managers have gone on to varied and fulfilling careers at Cummins as product managers, commercial leaders, general managers, business development leaders, and strategists.
This is an exciting opportunity in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role is hybrid, by which we mean that managers are expected to be present in both locations periodically for stakeholder and team engagement, and work from home is also possible. The expectation is to be in the office 3 days a week.
Key attributes of successful candidates include:
- Strategic thinking and vision
- Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to synthesize complex issues into clear recommendations
- Ability to collaborate in a highly multicultural and cross-functional team
- Personal drive, initiative, and intellectual curiosity
- Comfort operating in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments
- Personal and professional integrity
Qualifications
Cummins Internship Program Criteria
- Must be a full-time enrolled student pursuing MBA or similar degree graduating after May 2028
- Must be able to complete a minimum of 10 weeks
- Must be able to complete 40 hours per week
- Willingness to learn from others on the job
Responsibilities
- Lead individual workstreams supporting high-priority strategic initiatives
- Conduct market, customer, competitor, technology, and financial analysis
- Evaluate growth opportunities across Cummins' core and emerging markets
- Assess portfolio, acquisition, partnership, and investment opportunities
- Support strategic decisions related to technology, product, and market participation
- Analyze emerging trends in energy systems, digital technologies, AI, customer needs, and regulatory environments
- Evaluate geopolitical developments, supply chain resilience considerations, and other factors affecting long-term competitiveness
- Support enterprise strategic planning, scenario development, and long-range business assessments
- Develop executive-ready communications and present recommendations to senior leaders
- Facilitate alignment across diverse stakeholder groups and business functions
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.
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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. Cummins will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Ready to think beyond your desk? Apply for this opportunity to start your career with Cummins today.