Division Chief Information Officer

Caterpillar Inc.•Cary, NC

6d•$189,080 - $283,630•Onsite

About The Position

The Divisional Chief Information Officer (DCIO) is the strategic IT business partner and advisor to Caterpillar’s Building Construction Products (BCP) Division within Construction Industries. BCP is expanding through initiatives that include the CAT Compact launch, a new greenfield manufacturing facility, and global business transformation programs. The DCIO shapes and executes technology strategy to enable growth, leads global IT operations, and applies modern manufacturing innovation while maintaining operational excellence across supply chain, commercial, and aftermarket functions. This executive leader advises senior business leaders and influences business decisions, delivering enterprise value through technology. The role oversees day-to-day technology operations at BCP manufacturing facilities worldwide and leads major transformations, including SAP ERP and CRM implementations, manufacturing digitization and automation, and IT enablement for greenfield manufacturing operations. The DCIO is expected to bring experience leading global manufacturing facilities and complex transformations, building high-performing global teams, and delivering results in changing environments. The role requires five days onsite in Cary, North Carolina. Relocation is available; sponsorship is not available. The position’s summary pay range is $189,080 to $283,630. Compensation and benefits may vary based on individualized factors. Employment offers are conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen.

Requirements

Experience developing and executing technology strategies that enable growth, operational scale, and enterprise transformation in complex global organizations.
Proven leadership of large-scale business transformation programs, including SAP ERP implementations, CRM deployments, manufacturing systems integrations, and global change management initiatives.
Demonstrated success leading the end-to-end IT workstream for greenfield manufacturing facilities, including technology strategy, infrastructure, operational technology, plant systems, cybersecurity, and business readiness.
Track record of building trusted partnerships with senior executives and business stakeholders and leading through influence and accountability in matrixed organizations.
Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to align technology investments to growth, profitability, customer experience, and operational outcomes.
Experience supporting large-scale global manufacturing and supply chain operations, with understanding of factory systems, operational technology, production processes, and enterprise platforms.
Experience leading development and deployment of digital capabilities that strengthen core operations and create competitive differentiation.
Demonstrated ability to use enterprise data, advanced analytics, AI, and GenAI to improve business performance and decision-making.
Ability to bring clarity, structure, and execution focus to complex environments, manage competing priorities, and accelerate business outcomes.
Proven success building, coaching, and developing global teams and emerging leaders while creating an inclusive, high-performance culture.
Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and organizational change leadership skills, with the ability to align diverse teams around transformational objectives.
Ability to work onsite five days per week in Cary, North Carolina; relocation is available and sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading SAP S/4HANA transformations across global manufacturing operations.
Experience leading CRM transformations using Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
Experience delivering technology capabilities for greenfield manufacturing start-ups.
Experience supporting high-growth businesses undergoing significant organizational transformation.
Experience across both corporate IT leadership and consulting-led transformation environments.
Exposure to global manufacturing operations across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Responsibilities

Deliver technology solutions that generate measurable business value and align with BCP’s growth strategy, operational objectives, and long-term priorities.
Serve as senior IT partner to BCP leadership, influence strategic decisions, and ensure technology investments support business performance and enterprise value.
Lead IT aspects of greenfield manufacturing facility development, including infrastructure, manufacturing systems, ERP deployment, cybersecurity, operational technology integrations, and business readiness.
Lead global SAP ERP and CRM transformation programs, including implementation, adoption, process harmonization, and business outcomes across regions and manufacturing sites.
Partner with business leaders on current and future manufacturing transformations, including SAP-enabled facility transformations across global BCP operations.
Establish structure and execution discipline in complex, evolving environments while balancing strategic priorities and operational demands.
Drive digital transformation to modernize business processes, improve decision-making, and support scalable growth.
Prioritize technology investments, resources, and capabilities to achieve strategic business outcomes.
Ensure stability, reliability, and availability of critical technology services for global manufacturing and commercial operations.
Protect the business through cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, and governance practices.
Develop, coach, and inspire global teams and future leaders, fostering accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with Construction Industries, Caterpillar IT, and enterprise teams to deliver division-specific and enterprise-wide objectives.