Career Area:

Sales

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 Strategy Manager for Digital Fleet & Operations Solutions plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing the enterprise full fleet strategy in close partnership with the Senior Director of Digital Fleet & Operations Solutions. This leader drives long-range strategic planning, operational discipline, and executive alignment across a complex portfolio of digital products, operational capabilities, and transformation initiatives. The role requires exceptional strategic acumen, cross functional influence, and the ability to translate vision into clear, actionable outcomes.

 

What You Will Do:
Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Partner with senior executives and cross-functional leaders to define, refine, and operationalize the multiyear full fleet strategy and annual operating plans.
• Provide thought leadership on emerging technologies, digital capabilities, and market trends influencing fleet, logistics, and operations.
• Serve as an expert on the external fleet ecosystem—including solutions, customer needs, competitive dynamics, and industry innovation.

Execution & Operational Excellence

• Drive execution of top enterprise strategic initiatives, ensuring risks, dependencies, and milestones are actively identified, managed, and communicated.
• Establish and maintain business operating rhythms (QBRs, MBRs, leadership reviews, roadmap reviews) that enable accountability and cross organizational alignment.
• Identify performance gaps and lead corrective actions that accelerate progress, reduce friction, and strengthen execution discipline.

Executive Communications & Stakeholder Influence

• Prepare and deliver executive ready materials, including business updates, strategic narratives, board level content, and leadership communications.
• Act as a trusted advisor and key point of contact for the Senior Director, providing high judgment support on strategic projects, executive requests, and cross functional engagements.
• Lead strategic workshops, leadership meetings, and offsites that drive clarity, alignment, and tangible outcomes.

Special Initiatives & Cross Functional Leadership

• Lead high priority, fast moving initiatives requiring strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to influence without authority.
• Manage key business and administrative functions in support of the Senior Director, ensuring the organization operates with rigor, transparency, and strategic clarity.
• Reinforce a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence across the Digital Fleet & Operations Solutions organization.
   

What You Will Have:

• Strategic Thinking: Extensive Strategic thinking ability with a strong execution orientation.
• Enterprise- Level Systems Awareness: Systems thinker who understands digital, operational, and organizational interdependencies.
• Relationship Management: Exceptional facilitation, relationship building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking:  High ownership, discretion, and judgment—capable of managing sensitive information and navigating complex environments.
• Adaptability & Change Agility: Comfortable with ambiguity, shifting priorities, and high visibility initiatives.

Considerations for Top Candidates:

• Extensive experience in strategy, operations, product management, consulting type roles (typically 7–10+ years).
• Experience in fleet management, logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, or field operations.
• Strong understanding of digital product development, platforms, and operational systems.
• Proven success operating in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Advanced analytical, problem solving, and structured thinking capabilities.
• Executive level communication, storytelling, and influence skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive alignment and results without formal authority.
  Preferred
• MBA or advanced degree.
• Background in management consulting, corporate strategy, or digital transformation leadership.
   

Additional Information:

This position will have the option to be based out of our Denver, CO; Chicago, IL; Peoria, IL or Irving, TX offices. 

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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.

Summary Pay Range:

$159,120.00 - $238,680.00

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

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:

March 3, 2026 - March 15, 2026

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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