Project / Program Manager

Caterpillar Inc.•Peoria, IL

3d•$97,530 - $146,290•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. The Cat® Digital group is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., responsible for bringing world class capabilities to our products and services. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, we're focused on using data, advanced analytics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world.

Requirements

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.
Knowledge of project administration best practices and ability to use organizational strategies, practices and tools for administering projects.
Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Knowledge of tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company.

Nice To Haves

4-year college degree in Business, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field OR equivalent working experience
Experience with eCommerce domains, systems, and outcomes
Proven ability to work across cross-functional teams, influencing stakeholders and driving alignment without direct authority
Experience as a Scrum Master
Experience as a Business Analyst
Program Management skills
Experience as a Product Owner
Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working partnerships across business units, dealers, and peer groups
Clear understanding of customer and dealer needs, with the ability to apply that perspective to support practical and commercially effective solutions
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments, bringing structure and clarity without relying on predefined processes

Responsibilities

Lead delivery of high-impact initiatives from concept through execution, ensuring alignment to business outcomes and achieving measurable results
Act as an embedded partner across teams, actively engaging stakeholders to drive clarity, alignment, and sustained forward momentum
Facilitate decision-making and resolving ambiguity, helping teams navigate complex challenges and competing priorities with clear direction
Drive cross-functional alignment on priorities, ownership, and execution approach, ensuring shared understanding and commitment to outcomes
Enable teams to execute effectively, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and blockers and working hands-on to remove them
Translate strategy into coordinated action, shaping work into structured initiatives while adapting as priorities and conditions evolve
Own visibility into progress and outcomes, delivering clear, concise updates that support informed leadership decisions
Foster a results-oriented environment, holding teams accountable to outcomes while actively supporting successful delivery