Senior Strategy Consultant
About The Position
The Senior Strategy Consultant works on Caterpillar’s Enterprise Strategy team, which focuses on challenging and impactful growth initiatives for the C-Suite and Senior Leadership. Areas include developed, emerging, and frontier markets; target customer segments; key products and services; digital and technology; managing uncertainty or disruption; and other enterprise strategy initiatives, including special assignments from the C-Suite and Board of Directors. The role develops actionable strategic recommendations based on detailed research and analysis to support executives in driving long-term, profitable growth. It requires applying problem-solving techniques, integrating and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data, communicating clearly in writing and verbally, and thriving in ambiguous situations. The position is onsite five days a week. Relocation is available; visa sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Engineering.
- 3–5+ years of total professional experience in areas such as corporate strategy, consulting, finance, operations, engineering management, data analytics, research, or decision sciences.
- Demonstrated excellence in problem-solving, analytical, quantitative, and conceptual thinking.
- Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes needed to make sound decisions in the context of the company’s business, with the ability to apply this knowledge to diverse situations.
- Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques, with the ability to transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs.
- Knowledge of big-picture thinking and planning, with the ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors.
- Knowledge of consulting techniques, roles, and responsibilities in providing technical or business guidance to internal and external clients, and the ability to apply that knowledge appropriately.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or master’s degree from a top-tier program.
- Ability to leverage AI while relying on professional expertise to drive decisions and business results.
- Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills, and experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Experience leading projects at a recognized strategy consulting firm, investment bank, or corporate strategy group of a high-performing corporation.
- Professional experience in industrials, heavy equipment, automotive, or similar industries.
Responsibilities
- Develop high-quality strategic options and recommendations on topics critical to enterprise strategy and growth.
- Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data from Caterpillar businesses, third-party sources, and external expert interviews to derive insights that maximize business impact and support strategic decision-making.
- Build financial models, data visualizations, and presentations that clearly communicate strategic recommendations and support conclusions with data.
- Present findings and insights to key company leaders to inform and influence Caterpillar’s future direction.
- Constructively voice and challenge strategic concerns when necessary.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid time off plan, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time.
- 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
Senior
