Product Owner II

  • Career Path: Systems/Information Technology
  • Organization: Cummins Inc.
  • Role Category: Hybrid
  • Job Type: Exempt - Experienced
  • ReqID: 2413629
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DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Product Owner II to join our team in Systems/Information Technology in Indianapolis, IN.

**In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: **

  • Drive Product Vision and Strategy You'll shape and communicate a clear product vision aligned with business goals, ensuring the team delivers maximum value to customers and stakeholders.

  • Champion Customer-Centric Innovation By engaging directly with users and analyzing market trends, you'll ensure the product addresses real-world problems and evolves with customer needs.

  • Optimize Agile Execution Your leadership in backlog refinement, iteration planning, and prioritization will streamline delivery, reduce rework, and enhance team velocity.

  • Ensure Technical and Conceptual Integrity You'll maintain the quality and coherence of product features, ensuring they meet both user expectations and technical standards.

  • Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration Acting as a bridge between business, engineering, and architecture teams, you'll align priorities and facilitate seamless execution across functions.

  • Promote Lean-Agile Thinking By applying Lean-Agile principles, you'll help the organization respond quickly to change, improve time-to-market, and support continuous improvement.

  • Lead with Influence, Not Authority You'll build consensus and drive alignment across matrixed teams, influencing decisions and gaining support without relying on formal reporting lines.

  • Deliver Measurable Business Value Through effective backlog management and strategic prioritization, you'll ensure that every iteration contributes meaningfully to the organization’s mission and goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

  • Stakeholder Alignment & Relationship Building Ability to anticipate, balance, and manage the needs of diverse stakeholders—internal and external—while maintaining strong, trust-based relationships.

  • Business Acumen & Market Awareness Deep understanding of business strategy, market dynamics, and customer needs to align product decisions with organizational goals and deliver competitive solutions.

  • Effective Communication Skills Proficiency in tailoring messages for different audiences, ensuring clarity, transparency, and engagement across all levels of the organization.

  • Customer-Centric Mindset Commitment to understanding customer personas, pain points, and feedback to drive product decisions that create meaningful value.

  • Global & Systems Thinking Ability to approach problems with a broad, interconnected perspective—considering global trends, cross-functional impacts, and long-term system behavior.

  • Conflict Resolution & Influence Skills to navigate and resolve conflicts constructively, and to influence decisions across teams without relying on formal authority.

  • Agile & SAFe Expertise Strong grasp of Lean-Agile principles, SAFe practices, and Agile ceremonies to lead high-performing teams and ensure continuous delivery of value.

  • Portfolio & Backlog Management Experience with Lean Portfolio Management, WSJF prioritization, and backlog refinement to optimize investment decisions and maintain a healthy flow of work.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

  • College, university, or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related subject, or relevant equivalent experience required.

  • SAFe® Product Owner/Agile Product Manager (POPM) certification preferred.

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

Experience:

  • Business knowledge with knowledge and practical experience of the Lean methodology, principles and tools are preferred.

  • Experience working in an Agile environment is preferred.

  • Experience with SAP is preferred/beneficial.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Understanding of Cummins internal IT and Sox Controls is desired.

  • This position will be engaged in regulatory and compliance solutions to support CSSNA and DBU business teams.

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.

Min Salary $88800

Max Salary $133200

As Cummins continues to grow, you'll be provided with continuous learning opportunities, supportive benefits and a culture that values your wellbeing, safety and work-life balance. Here, you'll have the power to determine your future with innovative technology, a focus on sustainability and with a company positioned for long-term growth.

Cummins and E-Verify

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. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and 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.

Attention Applicants:

As part of Cummins commitment to fair hiring practices and compliance with applicable law, any applicant may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth (DOB), or dates of school attendance or graduation from any additional documentation that they submit during the initial application process without any adverse consequence.

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Benefits overview

Benefits and perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Cummins and the country where you work.

FINANCIAL WELLNESS

As a Cummins employee your retirement savings plan / pension plan / superannuation will power your path to retirement and improve your financial future.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Your wellbeing is important to us. You and your family will be cared for through comprehensive health care benefits.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We celebrate diverse perspectives and you will be part of building a more diverse workforce to enhance our competitive position and enrich our culture.

WORK-LIFE FLEXIBILITY

Your energy and commitment will be recognized through paid vacation and holidays, parental leave, adoption assistance, flexible work environments and more.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Whether starting or completing a degree, you will be supported by tuition reimbursement opportunities or full funding.

EVERY EMPLOYEE, EVERY COMMUNITY

You are empowered to volunteer at least four hours per year on company time, to give back to the communities where you work and live.

DEVELOPMENT
AND GROWTH

You will learn and grow through training and hands-on experience in an environment that values curiosity and developing talent for the future.

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