Program Specialist

Posted:
10/8/2024, 12:48:50 AM

Location(s):
Illinois, United States

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.

Job Summary:
The ACT IT Support team has an opening for a Program Specialist that will provide direction and guidance for project’s content and execution, monitor status of such tasks/activities, and periodically report progress to management. He/she will also facilitate program and project workshops, development sessions, meetings, gate reviews and other project meetings independently.  Understand and adhere to divisional and corporate governance processes.


What You Will Do:

  • Overseeing project processes and procedures; monitoring the productivity and performance of project team.
  • Managing all aspects of projects. Setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring and summarizing progress of project.
  • Capacity planning and management of statements of work
  • Reviewing and ensuring adherence to project materials, deliverables methodologies and procedures.
  • Preparing and presenting program level reporting for leaders and key stakeholders

What You Will Have:

  • Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Extensive experience of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
  • Flexibility and Adaptability: Knowledge of successful approaches and techniques for dealing with change; ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change.
  • Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
  • Project Management: Extensive experience of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
     

Considerations for Top Candidates:

  • Prior experience managing IT infrastructure and application projects
  • Desired: Project Management Certification (PMP); Agile Scrum (CSP)

Additional Info:

  • The primary locations for this position are Mossville, IL
  • Sponsorship is not available.

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.

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.

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:

October 8, 2024 - October 16, 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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