Career Area:

Technology, Digital and Data

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.

Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.

Job Summary:
The Application Engineering Program Management Team at Cat Digital handles projects that provide marketing and digital solutions for Caterpillar dealers and customers. Your role involves planning, organizing, and executing cross-functional projects according to Cat Digital Strategy.

What You Will Do:

• Overseeing the daily operations of projects, including managing responsibilities and schedules.
• Documenting dependencies and creating contingency plans for potential risks.
• Leading and motivating the project team.
• Assessing and managing deliverables to ensure service expectations are realistic, developed, and met.
• Monitoring project outcomes for significant deviations and ensuring compliance with quality standards and processes.

What You Will Have:

• IT Project Control and Reporting: Working knowledge of project control and reporting; ability to monitor the vital signs of an IT project while managing its progress and delivery schedule.
• IT Project Management: Working knowledge of project management; ability to plan, organize, monitor and control IT projects using appropriate technical resources.
• IT Standards, Procedures & Policies: Working knowledge of Information Technology (IT) standards and policies; ability to utilize a variety of administrative skill sets and technical knowledge to manage organizational IT policies, standards, and procedures.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Working knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Project Administration: Working knowledge of project administration best practices and ability to use organizational strategies, practices and tools for administering projects.
   

Considerations for Top Candidates:

• The position typically requires a college or university degree or certification that is equivalent, in computer science, information systems, or closely related disciplines
• Experience working with Software Engineering & Infrastructure teams in an agile environment (typically 3+ years)
• Proven experience with Project Management concepts including developing Project Charters, Scheduling and Planning Projects until successful completion
• Previous technical and Project Management experience in applications development with a broad background in systems hardware, system software, support and development methodologies, business planning, project management, and customer application needs. (typically 3+ years)
• Project management experience in application resiliency is highly desired: facilitate problem management, identify failures, drive architecture solutions with technical teams, and monitor recommendation implementation across the digital ecosystem
• Project management experience in IT security realm and involving ITSM concepts is highly desired
• Experience in large organizational change management
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required to deal with sensitive issues, develop others, or influence others inside and outside the department to take specific actions.
• Working/advanced knowledge of Azure DevOps and Confluence
• Working/advanced knowledge of Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Project
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) preferred
• Change Management Certification preferred
• Agile training/certification (sprint planning, daily scrums, retrospective) preferred
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification desirable
• Power BI knowledge is desirable

What You Will Get:

Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We’ve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.

Additional Information:

This position will be based out of our Chicago, IL office.

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.

Summary Pay Range:

$95,640.00 - $143,520.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

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:

April 15, 2025 - April 21, 2025

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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