Division Communications Specialist - BCP

Caterpillar Inc.•Cary, NC

8d•$97,530 - $146,290•Onsite

About The Position

As a Communications Specialist, you will serve as a trusted communications partner supporting the Building Construction Products (BCP) Division. This role will help shape business messaging, drive employee engagement, and support strategic communications initiatives that advance division priorities and business objectives. You will partner closely with division leadership and cross-functional enterprise teams to develop and execute communications strategies that inform, inspire, and align employees, customers, dealers, suppliers, and other stakeholders. This role also collaborates extensively with communications professionals across Caterpillar to ensure consistent messaging and a coordinated approach across multiple channels and audiences. The successful candidate will combine strong communications expertise, business acumen, and stakeholder management skills to support a fast-paced organization with broad visibility across the enterprise. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can take an idea or objective and independently drive progress while navigating a highly matrixed environment. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Requirements

Ability to develop and execute strategic communication plans aligned to business objectives.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to simplify complex topics and deliver clear, compelling messages to diverse audiences.
Understanding of internal communications, employee engagement, leadership communications, and stakeholder communications.
Ability to quickly learn and understand new business topics, initiatives, and organizational priorities.
Ability to gather information, evaluate business needs, and develop appropriate communication strategies.
Understanding of how communications support organizational goals and business outcomes.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to work independently and proactively with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities.
Ability to establish credibility and trust with leaders and colleagues at all levels of the organization.
Collaborative approach to problem-solving and project execution.
Ability to influence and gain alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.
Self-starter who can move initiatives forward with limited direction.
Demonstrates sound judgment, adaptability, and a proactive approach to communication challenges.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting internal communications, employee communications, executive communications, or organizational communications initiatives.
Experience coordinating complex review and approval processes involving multiple stakeholders.
Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, construction, engineering, or operational business environments.
Experience developing executive presentations, leadership messaging, and strategic communication materials.
Experience researching industry trends, awards programs, speaking opportunities, or thought leadership initiatives.
Familiarity with communication technologies, digital communication channels, and audience engagement tools.
Experience with Adobe Express, video editing tools, or multimedia content development.
Knowledge of communications measurement and performance analytics.
Ability to manage sensitive or confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted advisor to leaders by providing strategic communications support that drives clarity, alignment, and engagement.
Develop and execute communications plans that support business objectives and division priorities.
Create messaging and communication materials that inform, inspire, and align employees to organizational goals.
Translate complex business, operational, and technical concepts into clear and audience-appropriate communications.
Support executive messaging, presentations, speeches, announcements, articles, and leadership communications.
Develop content for internal and external audiences, including: Employee communications, Leadership communications, Business updates, Success stories, Dealer and supplier communications, Executive presentations, Articles and speaking engagements.
Support the development of communications materials for meetings, strategic initiatives, events, and organizational priorities.
Ensure communications align with Caterpillar's brand standards, voice, and messaging framework.
Partner with business leaders, subject matter experts, legal, media relations, communications colleagues, and enterprise stakeholders.
Build strong relationships across the organization to support communication priorities and business objectives.
Facilitate communication planning and alignment across multiple functions and stakeholder groups.
Support communication activities associated with key strategic initiatives, employee engagement efforts, and special projects.
Identify opportunities to improve communication effectiveness, efficiency, and stakeholder engagement.
Utilize technology and innovative communication methods to reach audiences in meaningful ways.
Apply process improvement principles to streamline communications development and delivery.
Monitor communication effectiveness and recommend improvements based on audience feedback and performance metrics.