Program Manager

Posted:
4/13/2025, 9:51:06 AM

Location(s):
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ⋅ Victoria, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy ⋅ Product

Career Area:

Strategy

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We are a leader and proudly have the largest global presence in the industries we serve. 

For 100 years, Caterpillar has been making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. Here you’ll find challenges that excite you and development opportunities to build a lifelong career.

About the Position

The CTCT division (a joint venture between Trimble and Caterpillar) develops positioning and control products for earthmoving and paving machines in the construction and mining industries, using technologies such as GPS, optical total stations, lasers and sonics.

The products are used in a range of applications where the operator of the machine benefits from having accurate horizontal and vertical guidance.

Position Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

About the Position:


Manages strategic and business decisions related to products and services utilizing the Operating and Execution model to create, develop, position and market the offerings.

Responsibilities:

  • Gathering marketplace requirements and setting direction for future product and services evolution.

  • Developing business case, business plan, product definition and specifications, product and services launches and life cycle management activities.

  • Monitoring problem areas (negative Operating Profit After Capital Charge); defining or approving planned product and services enhancements.

  • Participating in quality assessment and improvement processes.

 

Skills Required:

  • Products and Services: Knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups; ability to apply knowledge of product and service appropriately to diverse situations.

  • Service Excellence: Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.

  • Organizational Leadership: Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives.

  • Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of ""big picture"" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.

  • Producing Results: Understanding of the criticality of getting things done despite current circumstances and the ability to utilize assigned resources and leverage back-channel resources (individuals or teams) to achieve or exceed planned outcomes.

  • Competitive Environment: Knowledge of business market concepts and principles; ability to utilize the processes, tools and techniques for gathering, analyzing, and communicating information about the competitive environment.

  • Knowledge of Customers: Knowledge of various types of customers and ability to analyze customer activities, profiles and information.

  • Knowledge of Product Line: Knowledge of methodologies, tools and techniques for specific products; ability to develop product line processes and strategies.

 

Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive salary based on degree and professional industry working experience.  The Total Rewards package includes:

  • Competitive remuneration package

  • Attractive Bonus and Share options

  • Career development with global prospects

  • A strong commitment to safety and your wellbeing

  • An inclusive workplace culture focused on quality, customer service and the environment

  • A commitment to diversity and inclusion, equal opportunity, and equal outcome

  • The opportunity to do truly meaningful work in a supportive, constructive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

Additional Information  

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For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visitcaterpillar.com/social-media 

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants outside of Australia / New Zealand that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities which can be found through our employment website at www.Caterpillar.com/Careers.

Posting Dates:

April 14, 2025 - April 26, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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