Apptio Administrator - Senior IT Analyst

Caterpillar Inc.•East Peoria, IL

2d•$112,710 - $183,140•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Senior IT Analyst (Apptio Administrator) to join Caterpillar IT Business Resources Division. This role owns the overall design, configuration, maintenance, data inputs, and reporting outputs of the Apptio platform. This role enables critical insights that allow the business to transparently manage their IT Costs. This role supports Technology Business Management processes and associated data management. This role also has technical oversight for the analytics solutions in this space.

Requirements

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Application Design, Architecture: Knowledge of application design and architecture principles and practices; ability to utilize application design methodologies, tools, and techniques to convert business requirements and logical models into a technical application design.
System and Technology Integration: Knowledge of the features and facilities of systems; ability to integrate and communicate among applications, databases and technology platforms.
System Testing: Knowledge of system and software testing; ability to design, plan and execute system testing strategies and tactics to ensure the quality of software at all stages of the system life cycle.
Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.
Precision and Attention to Detail: Strong commitment to accuracy, ensuring tasks are completed with high precision and reliability.
Analytical Problem Solving: Skilled in using analytical methods and tools to diagnose root causes and develop effective, alternative solutions.
Data Query and Management: Experienced with data management systems, capable of extracting, searching, and formatting data for analysis and reporting.
Requirements Gathering and Analysis: Knowledgeable in tools and techniques for eliciting, documenting, and analyzing business requirements to drive successful system or software development projects.
Programming Proficiency: Competent in multiple programming languages with the ability to apply various tools and platforms for coding and modification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related information technology degree
6+ years of experience in application development and/or IT Experience.
Experience with Apptio and Technology Business Management (TBM)
Proficiency in advanced Excel functions and Power Query
Working knowledge of Python programming and Power Automate
Familiarity with Microsoft CoPilot and AI-driven tools
Background in IT application development
Strong verbal and written communication (English), teamwork, analytical, and interpersonal skills
Strong problem solving and customer service skills

Responsibilities

Full ownership of design, configuration, maintenance, data inputs, and reporting outputs of the Apptio Platform.
Manage application-related issues, implications, and approaches with clients.
Evaluate key interfaces and interdependencies among core applications systems
Explain features and benefits of core applications
Implement existing and planned application enhancements
Track data flow between own applications and core applications in other business areas.
Plan enhancement, conversion, and retirement strategies for core applications.