Manager IT - Cybersecurity

Caterpillar Inc.•Nashville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. Our common values and focus on inclusion and respect drive the decisions made by our company, teams and people. This is why we are committed to hiring and building diverse teams representative of the customers we serve globally. When you join our team, you can apply your unique life and job experiences and work in an environment where your ideas are heard, your contributions are celebrated, and your whole-self matters. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. About Cat Financial Cat Financial is a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For more than 40 years, Cat Financial has provided a wide range of financing solutions to customers and Cat® dealers for machines, engines, Solar® gas turbines, genuine Cat parts and services. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Cat Financial serves customers globally with offices and subsidiaries located throughout North and South America, Asia, Australia, Europe and Africa. Visit cat.com to learn more about Cat Financial. Role Definition Manages employees and leaders that are responsible for the day-to-day operations and effectiveness of cyber security teams as well as security-related programs and initiatives; assesses the costs associated with potential threats and solutions required to eliminate or minimize threats.

Requirements

Budgeting: Knowledge of organization's budget process; ability to apply policies and practices for planning and administering a budget.
Planning: Tactical, Strategic: 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.
Risk Management: Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques for assessing and controlling an organization's exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply knowledge of risk management appropriately to diverse situations.
Talent Management: Knowledge of the critical competencies required to achieve intended results; ability to generate consistent approaches for hiring, selection, retaining and leveraging talent across the organization.
Team Management: Knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams.
Information Technology (IT) Security Policies: Knowledge of IT security policies, standards, and procedures; ability to utilize a variety of administrative skill sets and technical knowledge to ensure cyber security compliance.
Cyber Security: Knowledge of network attacks and the defenses used; ability to defend and prevent electronic threats, theft and attacks.

Nice To Haves

Finance Industry Expertise Brings hands‑on cybersecurity experience in captive finance or financial‑services environments, with strong understanding of lending, credit, payments, regulatory expectations, and customer data protection needs.
Servant Leadership Mindset Leads through empowerment—focused on coaching, removing barriers for the team, promoting collaboration, and fostering a culture of trust, continuous improvement, and accountability.
Global Operating Experience Proven success supporting and leading cross‑functional, multinational teams; comfortable navigating cultural differences, time zones, and matrixed organizational structures to deliver consistent security outcomes worldwide.
Knowledge of Global Cybersecurity Regulations & Requirements Strong awareness of regulatory frameworks across regions (e.g., DORA, SOX, ISO standards, and financial‑sector guidance), with the ability to translate compliance requirements into actionable, sustainable security controls.
Cloud‑Based Cybersecurity Experience Experienced in securing cloud environments and modern architectures, including identity‑centric security, cloud governance, threat detection, and secure design practices—aligned with competencies such as cloud security and security technologies highlighted in Cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

Develop training on information security risk metrics, polices, risk migration and remediations.
Manage development, implementation and enforcement of organization-wide security initiatives and control standards, policies and procedures.
Monitor and assess business needs against enterprise security policies and recommend necessary changes to enhance information systems security.
Champion talent development within the respective organization to maximize productivity of staff members.