We are looking for a talented Executive Administrative Associate to join our Cummins Inc. team in Indianapolis, Indiana .
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
Optimize executive effectiveness by managing complex priorities, schedules, and business commitments across global teams.
Enable efficient decision-making through the preparation, organization, and coordination of critical business information and communications.
Strengthen leadership alignment by coordinating meetings, events, and strategic discussions that drive business outcomes.
Facilitate seamless communication between executive leadership, internal stakeholders, customers, and external partners.
Enhance operational efficiency by proactively anticipating needs, resolving scheduling conflicts, and driving follow-through on key actions.
Support organizational engagement through planning and execution of leadership meetings, recognition programs, and business events.
Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion when handling sensitive information and executive matters.
Contribute to business success by ensuring effective coordination, continuity, and execution across global teams and leadership priorities.
To be successful in this role, you will need the following:
Proven ability to support senior executives in a complex, global organization while managing highly dynamic priorities, schedules, and stakeholder relationships.
Exceptional organizational, planning, and time management skills with the ability to anticipate needs, exercise sound judgment, and operate with a high degree of autonomy.
Strong executive communication skills, including the ability to prepare presentations, business updates, and professional correspondence for diverse audiences.
Experience coordinating complex domestic and international travel, leadership meetings, events, and cross-functional activities while maintaining attention to detail and confidentiality.
Executive presence, adaptability, and relationship-building skills that enable effective collaboration with senior leaders, business partners, and global teams.
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
Significant work experience and in-depth knowledge obtained through specialized training and relevant experience.
Additional Position Information:
This is a high-visibility Executive Assistant position supporting a Vice President who leads a profitable and growing global business unit comprised of thirteen manufacturing sites worldwide.
This role is based out of our Indianapolis, Indiana location with an expectation of 60% onsite including up to one day per week in our Columbus, Indiana office.
This role serves as a trusted partner to the Vice President, playing a critical part in optimizing priorities, enhancing operational efficiency, and supporting the overall business cadence.
The position provides significant exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional global teams.
Operating in a fast-paced, highly hands-on environment, key responsibilities include:
Strategically managing a complex, multi-time zone calendar, effectively anticipating balancing, and aligning competing priorities.
Coordinating detailed domestic and international travel arrangements, including comprehensive itineraries and expense reporting. Managing corporate shuttle schedule for our North America manufacturing locations in collaboration with Corporate Aviation.
Planning and executing monthly Leadership Team meetings, events, and offsite sessions shaping agendas around key priorities, decisions, and outcomes and driving follow-through on commitments.
Managing quarterly Business Impact Awards with support from global leadership team.
Acting as a central point of coordination across global stakeholders, Executive Assistants, and business teams to drive communication, continuity, alignment, and execution of leadership priorities.
Supporting the development of executive communications, leadership presentations, business updates, and key organizational messages to ensure clarity and consistency.
Success in this role requires a high degree of autonomy, executive presence, strong judgment, and the ability to proactively anticipate needs while adapting to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.
Additional Responsibilities:
Experience supporting senior executives (VP level or above) in a complex, global organization preferred.
Proven ability to manage highly dynamic calendars with competing priorities and stakeholders.
Strong experience coordinating complex domestic travel; international travel experience preferred.
Event planning and execution experience (small and large scale).
Demonstrated ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and anticipate needs with minimal direction.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail.
Clear, concise, and professional written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Key Competencies:
Demonstrate a collaborative mindset by building strong relationships across teams and senior leadership, fostering alignment, and contributing to a high-performing, cohesive environment.
Communicate with clarity and professionalism through strong written skills, including effective use of PowerPoint and Excel to support presentations and basic data analysis.
Maintain exceptional organization and attention to detail, effectively managing across multiple business dimensions to ensure accurate, consistent stakeholder communication and engagement.
Exhibit leadership presence, resilience, and proactive coordination by managing complex global travel and events, collaborating with Executive Assistants, and navigating fast-paced dynamics with confidence, sound judgment, and confidentiality.
Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.
Job General Management
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Office
ReqID 2440246
Relocation Package Yes
100% On-Site No
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