Engine Systems NPI Team Lead

Caterpillar•Mossville, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Power Technologies (APT) organization defines and delivers Caterpillar’s next generation of power system technologies. The organization leads product strategy, long term technology roadmaps, and lifecycle leadership for advanced power, electrification, electronic controls, software, and energy solutions across the entire range of Power and Energy applications. APT integrates hardware, software, and digital services to deliver scalable, reliable, and future‑ready power solutions. Partnering closely with product groups, engineering, and global delivery teams, APT balances near‑term business execution with long‑term technology leadership—enabling best in class electronics quality, fast response to market changes, differentiated customer value through vertical integration, improved uptime, and sustainable power systems across Caterpillar’s Power and Energy product portfolio. As the NPI Team Leader for the Engine Systems division within the Advanced Power Technology (APT) organization, you will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams in the execution of Engine Systems NPI programs for Power & Energy applications that meet Time, Cost and Quality commitments in alignment with client expectations. As a Engine Systems NPI Team Leader, you will be the main point of contact and manage the relationship between APT and Power & Energy clients inclusive of NTI, NPI and CPI program execution, budget management in alignment with affordability through the business cycles and governance.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
Expert understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Extensive 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.
Extensive knowledge of the policies and techniques to manage a set of related projects within a program; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control the set of projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve program objectives.
Degree or equivalent experience desired

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field
Demonstrated experience with project management tools & techniques.
Demonstrated experience leading teams with direct accountability of results
Demonstrated capability to lead, motivate and influence directly and indirectly
Ability to manage conflict resolution through negotiations and escalation
Understanding of Advanced Power Technology (APT) business model, budgeting process and governance
Understanding of APT Electronics and Software Systems development

Responsibilities

Utilize the NPI process to lead cross-functional teams including engineering, supply chain and production support to execute Engine System solutions for Power & Energy applications from program launch through start of production.
Utilize and champion program management tools and processes including the NPI Management tool, PMO project planning, communication matrices, etc. to ensure effective, efficient program execution.
Accountable for meeting Time, Cost and Quality commitments to Power & Energy clients in alignment with program enterprise goals.
Main point of contact and manage the relationship between APT and the Power & Energy clients.
Lead and manage funding from Power & Energy clients throughout the yearly budget cycling including initial Annual Business Planning (ABP) and all following RBM cycles.
Develop, lead and facilitate regularly scheduled governance meetings with Power & Energy stakeholders ensuring Advanced Power Technology meets or exceeds expectations with respect to Time, Cost and Quality.
Develop and champion R&D efficiency efforts utilizing AI where applicable.