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.

As a Commercial Project Manager on the motor grader product team at Caterpillar, you will manage the planning, organization and implementation of complex critical growth projects for the motor grader commercial team.

What you will do:

• Lead cross functional teams on 2-3 or more concurrent projects intended to drive commercial growth and busiess results for the motor grader product lines.  Projects many include new source introductions, new work tool introductions, equipment processing center changes, developing new technology offerings, or other critical initiatives.

• Oversee project processes and procedures; monitor the productivity and performance of project teams.

• Manage all aspects of projects: Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of projects.

• Review and ensure adherence to project materials, deliverables methodologies and procedures.

• Prepare and present program level reports for upper management.

What you will bring

• Planning skills where you’ve demonstrated your ability to develop, refine, and communicate tactical plans.

• Extensive experience in Analytical Thinking where you have organized and prioritized the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation and quantified the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.

• Demonstrated ability to be Flexible and Adaptable by working effectively with unstructured teams, situations, or environments.

• Developed Influencing skills where you have regularly presented ideas or suggestions to associates in persuasive terms.

• A strong ability to Manage Multiple Priorities, readily shifting focus among several efforts as required by changing priorities.

Top candidates will also bring:

• Knowledge of motor grader products

• The ability to effectively collaborate with people with diverse experience and perspectives.

• Project management experience

Additional Details:

• Location: Peoria, IL

• Position requires up to 25% travel to manufacturing facilities, dealers, trade shows, or other locations as needed to support the projects.  Travel is primarily domestic but limited international travel may be expected.

• Relocation Assistance available for this position.

• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• ISE is not available for this position.

Final details:

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Employee benefit details:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a monthly bonus.  Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

August 29, 2024 - September 15, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.   

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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