Manager Development Programs

Caterpillar Inc.•Irving, TX

1d•$128,470 - $192,710•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager Development Programs leads the design, implementation, and launch of the new GFSO Professional Development Program. This role will oversee participant onboarding, training, coaching, and development while managing program governance, rotational experiences, and stakeholder engagement. Also serves as the program manager for the ESD Global Leadership Development Program, providing leaders and participants with guidance, support, and an exceptional development experience.

Requirements

Knowledge of the organization's vision, structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values, and code of ethics; ability to understand the value of aligning capabilities with business goals to support optimal performance.
Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Knowledge of tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company.
Knowledge of how an organization attracts, recruits, retains, identifies and develops talent; ability to develop the talent required for an organization to achieve its short-term and long-term goals.
Knowledge of employee training and development methodologies; ability to ensure that a target population has the knowledge and skills required to meet both tactical and strategic objectives.

Nice To Haves

Program Management Experience
Finance or Accounting Background

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, implementation, launch, and ongoing administration of enterprise leadership and professional development programs.
Oversee participant onboarding, program orientation, curriculum deployment, coaching experiences, and development planning activities.
Manage program governance structures, performance metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Partner with senior leaders, HR Business Partners, and functional stakeholders to ensure alignment between development programs and business objectives.
Facilitate talent review discussions and development planning for program participants.
Coordinate and manage rotational experiences that accelerate leadership readiness and broaden organizational capability.
Serve as the primary point of contact for leaders, mentors, coaches, and participants, ensuring an exceptional development experience throughout the program lifecycle.
Monitor participant progress and use talent analytics to evaluate program effectiveness and succession pipeline readiness.
Develop strategies that increase leadership capability, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and internal talent mobility.
Champion a culture of continuous learning, career growth, and leadership excellence across the organization.