IT Project Leader - Manufacturing Applications

Caterpillar Inc.•East Peoria, IL

3d•$128,470 - $192,710•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar is seeking an experienced IT Project Leader to deliver manufacturing technology solutions across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality organizations. The role owns initiatives from requirements through design, implementation, deployment, and customer acceptance, while driving business outcomes and technology strategy. The position is based in East Peoria, Illinois, and requires working onsite five days per week. Sponsorship and relocation are not available. Employment offers are conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or hands-on experience.
Progressive experience leading enterprise technology initiatives in manufacturing environments.
Experience with Siemens solutions such as Teamcenter, NX, or Opcenter, and/or SAP manufacturing solutions such as S/4HANA, PP, QM, MES, or Digital Manufacturing.
Demonstrated success leading large, multidisciplinary teams and complex technology programs.
Strong understanding of manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and quality processes.
Knowledge of project management strategies and tactics, including planning, organizing, monitoring, and controlling projects and resources.
Ability to contribute to operational, tactical, and strategic planning.
Decision-making, critical-thinking, and analytical skills, including root-cause analysis and developing solutions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to change.
Ability to influence decisions and maintain effective relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Digital Thread, Smart Manufacturing, PLM, MES, or ERP transformations.
PMP, Agile, or related certifications.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of manufacturing application projects and programs.
Partner with business stakeholders to define requirements and solution roadmaps.
Lead cross-functional teams of engineers, architects, developers, manufacturing subject matter experts, vendors, and business leaders.
Drive implementation and support of manufacturing systems, including PLM, MES, ERP, and digital manufacturing solutions.
Manage project scope, budget, schedule, risks, and stakeholder communications.
Ensure successful adoption and realization of business value.