Manager Talent Acquisition - CAT Technology

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

20h•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. Digital, Technology & Distribution (DT&D) oversees the performance of the Cat® Dealer Network, manages the global aftermarket parts distribution network, and leads enterprise-wide inbound and outbound logistics. DT&D also drives the development of digital platforms, data solutions, and enterprise technologies that enable dealers and serve customers across all Caterpillar segments. DT&D sits at the intersection of technology, data, and operations, enabling scale, connectivity, and exceptional customer experiences across Caterpillar’s global ecosystem. As Talent Acquisition Manager – CAT Technology, you will lead and develop a high‑performing Talent Acquisition team supporting Caterpillar’s core technology organizations that design, build, and enable the company’s machines, autonomy solutions, and site technologies. You will shape and execute talent strategies to attract highly specialized, in‑demand engineering and technology talent critical to Caterpillar’s product and platform innovation. You will partner closely with senior engineering and technology leaders to deliver hiring strategies for complex technical domains, including robotics, automation and autonomy, machine and systems architecture, virtual product development, and advanced site solutions. This role plays a critical part in ensuring Caterpillar has the technical capability required to innovate at scale and compete in highly specialized global talent markets. This role requires deep experience in technology and engineering hiring, strong people leadership capability, and the ability to operate effectively within a large, matrixed, global enterprise. You will serve as a trusted strategic advisor to business leaders, aligning workforce planning, talent pipelines, and market insights to Caterpillar’s long‑term technology and product roadmaps.

Requirements

Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
Leadership: Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives while having a long-term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there.
Customer/Market Focus: Understanding of the importance of remaining aware of shifting market priorities and ability to respond to internal and external customer needs in a manner that consistently adds value.
Demonstrated experience leading Talent Acquisition teams supporting technology-driven organizations
Strong background in hiring for software, automation, autonomy, AI and robotics.
Proven success in employer branding, talent pipelining, and competitive technology market sourcing strategies
Experience improving end-to-end recruiting processes and operating models at scale
Data-driven mindset, with the ability to translate workforce and recruiting analytics into actionable insights

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Talent Acquisition Partners focused technology, and tech-enabled operational roles
Define and execute technology talent acquisition strategies aligned to software engineering, robotics, automation and autonomy, machine and systems architecture, virtual product development, and advanced site solutions.
Drive innovative employer branding and talent attraction strategies to position Caterpillar as an employer of choice for technology professionals
Build scalable, proactive pipelines for critical and hard-to-hire technology skillsets using market intelligence and workforce planning insights
Continuously evolve sourcing, assessment, and selection practices to reflect modern technology hiring expectations and candidate experience standards
Partner with senior technology and business leaders to understand capability needs, advise on market trends, and shape hiring plans
Use recruiting analytics, benchmarks, and talent market data to measure effectiveness and improve outcomes
Ensure compliance with company policies while championing inclusive, equitable, and high-quality hiring practices