Career Area:

Business Technologies, 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.

This position is for an IT Manager within the ICS IT Division of Caterpillar IT.  In this position, you will coach, guide and facilitate a team responsible for of the Enterprise Factory Data Lake, Engineering Data Lake & strategic roadmap responsibilities with digital threat projects supporting the Product Data Operational Excellence (PDOE) program.  You will also provide business partner engagement with key business leaders to ensure digital threads are driving enterprise benefits, while driving quality data to the data lake and following the data governance strategies. 

Job Summary:

In this role you will be on the ground floor of driving digital strategies which enable yearly business benefits in excess of $14m with an annual development budget of +$6m and a support budget of +$2m with 8 Cat staff and approximately 25 agency resources.   You will also be responsible for integrating  state of the art technologies such as AI, video streaming, big data, cloud computing, etc into the solution offerings.

What You Will Do:

• Oversee multiple application programming and analysis projects which include development, installation and maintenance of digital projects and analytical reports

• Lead work group to complete objectives to deliver OPACC value to the business

• Maximize staff contribution through professional growth and development, to increase teamwork and more effectively meet business needs.

• Ensure that all digital projects & analytic requests that are developed, meet business needs and specifications.

• Monitor and maintain adherence and compliance to quality standards on an ongoing basis

• Drive Strategic IT roadmap development based on business objectives and lead governance processes to ensure all projects aligned to Engineering & ICS OPACC agenda

• Develop and maintain departmental expenses of $5m and yearly BU Pull aligned to business affordability & OPACC targets.

• Foster an environment of engagement, encourage innovation and develop succession, career development and training plans for all employees

What You Will Have:

Business Statistics: Knowledge of the statistical tools, processes, and practices to describe business results in measurable scales; ability to use statistical tools and processes to assist in making business decisions.
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.
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Innovation: Knowledge of the value of innovation; ability to create and develop new ideas for answers to work-related problems that improve the performance of the organization.
Organizational Leadership: Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives.
Design Thinking: Knowledge of concepts, principles, and processes of design thinking; ability to utilize the knowledge in designing new products and services and even improving organizational operation.
Emerging Technologies: Knowledge of emerging technologies; ability to design, apply and evaluate new information technologies for business environments.
Machine Learning: Knowledge of principles, technologies and algorithms of machine learning; ability to develop, implement and deliver related systems, products and services.
 

Considerations For Top Candidates:

• Bachelor's degree or 7-10 years of IT experience

• Demonstrated prior supervisory experience of two years or more

• Previous Engineering & Digital technology experience

• Self-starter with strong strategic development roadmap creation, technical leadership skills and business acumen

• Understanding of agile development through dev ops

• High Level of customer focus with professional communication skills

• Demonstrated quick and clear decision-making skills, strong people management, and a focus on developing others

• Able to communicate technical information effectively with management, work groups and others within the business and supply base

• Able to build strong relationships within all levels of the organization

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:

Sponsorship is not available including OPT, H4-EAD.  Must be US Citizen or Green Card holder

Relocation is available

Flexible hybrid work environment

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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.

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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:

September 3, 2024 - September 10, 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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