Project/Program Manager IT 5

Nexiva•Chicago, IL

2d•$75•Hybrid

About The Position

Caterpillar is seeking an experienced Project/Program Manager IT 5 to join the Cat Digital Application Program Management Team. This is a senior-level individual contributor role responsible for leading large-scale software development programs and driving alignment across engineering, product, and business stakeholders. This position will be 100% dedicated to the VisionLink program, supporting strategic initiatives focused on connected fleet management solutions and enterprise digital platforms.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 8+ years of experience.
8+ years of Project/Program Management experience leading enterprise software development projects.
Strong experience managing cross-functional Agile software engineering teams.
Experience creating project charters, roadmaps, schedules, budgets, and governance documentation.
Minimum 2 years of experience with Azure DevOps and Confluence.
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
Experience leading large enterprise initiatives and organizational change.
Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Strong leadership and influencing abilities
Strategic thinking and problem-solving
Ability to lead cross-functional matrix teams without direct authority
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Change Management Certification
Six Sigma Black Belt
Experience with eCommerce or Digital Platform projects
Power BI experience
Knowledge of VisionLink, telematics, fleet management, or connected products
Experience working within Fortune 500 enterprise environments
Candidates with experience supporting enterprise digital platforms, connected products, software engineering organizations, and large Agile programs are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise software development programs.
Manage project planning, execution, budgets, schedules, risks, and communications.
Develop project charters and ensure alignment among cross-functional stakeholders.
Coordinate Agile software development teams across Engineering, Product Management, and Business units.
Manage multiple complex initiatives while ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
Drive executive reporting, project governance, and strategic planning.
Facilitate decision-making across matrix organizations.
Track project health using Azure DevOps, Confluence, MS Project, and reporting tools.
Support organizational change management and continuous process improvement.
Collaborate with global engineering teams located in the U.S., India, and Slovakia.