Graduate Leadership Development Program - Strategy Consultant

Caterpillar Inc.•Irving, TX

21h•$128,470 - $192,710•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar’s three-year Graduate Leadership Development Program is designed to develop future business leaders through three one-year rotations in strategic, financial, and operational roles across corporate and business unit teams. Participants work in high-impact positions on strategic initiatives that include electrification, autonomy, connectivity, digital, and sustainability. The program offers exposure to senior leaders and professional development opportunities, and enables participants to develop their careers while contributing to Caterpillar, its dealer network, and its customers. The GLDP Associate supports business strategy and financial analysis by gathering and analyzing qualitative and quantitative information, developing recommendations and financial models, and communicating findings to senior stakeholders. The position is based at Caterpillar’s corporate headquarters in Irving, Texas, and requires onsite work five days per week. Travel may be up to 50%, domestically or internationally, depending on the assignment. The program start date is June 2027. Relocation assistance is available; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Minimum of 5–7 years of related work experience.
Knowledge of customer-focused practices and the ability to use customer needs and satisfaction considerations to create customized solutions.
Knowledge of data-gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes, with the ability to collect and synthesize information objectively from varied sources.
Knowledge of decision-making processes and critical-thinking tools, with the ability to analyze situations and make informed, productive decisions.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to transmit, receive, and interpret ideas and information accurately.
Knowledge of negotiation concepts and techniques, with the ability to negotiate constructively and collaboratively across the organization and with external parties.
Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
Strategic-thinking skills, including the ability to apply organizational acumen and focus on key success factors.
Knowledge of value-selling principles and practices, with the ability to differentiate products, technology, and services in response to customer needs.
Ability to work onsite five days per week.
Ability to travel up to 50%, domestically or internationally, depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

Develop high-quality strategic and financial recommendations.
Gather qualitative and quantitative data from publicly available sources, subscribed databases, primary research, and internal Caterpillar business units.
Integrate, analyze, and summarize data to derive insights that maximize business impact and support strategic decision-making.
Develop detailed financial models for mergers and acquisitions transactions or to support corporate finance and business unit finance analyses.
Create models, reports, and presentations that clearly communicate strategic and financial recommendations and supporting data to senior stakeholders.