Senior Manager NPI - Earthmoving Paving Product Group
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. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the team as a Senior New Product Introduction (NPI) Manager where you can have an immediate and significant impact on a product group with Team Caterpillar. As the Senior NPI Manager, you will report directly to the Vice President of Product Management for Paving Products, guiding multi-functional teams accountable for delivering on new customer features for current and future product.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or similar directly related degree.
- Demonstrated strong financial acumen by leveraging program management principles to effectively balance cost, quality, and schedule, enhancing profitability and alignment with business objectives.
- Experience in utilizing approaches to optimize material flow, supplier collaboration, market requirements and product development efficiency that drives a seamless execution of NPI programs.
- Proficient leading and developing diverse teams across multiple locations, fostering collaboration and alignment towards common objectives.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and respect cultural differences is crucial for effective global leadership.
- Candidates must demonstrate in their resume that they have experience in a global capacity.
Nice To Haves
- Prior NPI program management experience.
- Strong background in product development & cost reduction.
- Multi-Industry experience (Cat or external) is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Manage a global team making a difference to our customer’s toughest challenges
- Stay abreast of current product performance to ensure opportunities are addressed with future generations
- Pursue product cost reduction and execute via NPI
- Ensure new product development addresses opportunities related to capacity, quality, velocity and supplier development
- Communicate, collaborate and coordinate with other teams and business partners when required.
- Gain consensus from a variety of disciplines on appropriate goals, development plans and resources to assure program success
- Participate in all NPI decisions and activities (concept, design, build, test, release and production) directly impacting product group sales and profit, research, and capital investment
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
- 401(k) savings plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Health Lifestyle Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
- Career Development
- Incentive bonus
- Disability benefits
- Life Insurance
- Parental leave
- Adoption benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
