Senior Strategy Consultant

Caterpillar•Irving, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Enterprise Strategy team focuses on challenging and impactful growth initiatives for Caterpillar’s 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 Senior Strategy Consultant provides actionable strategic recommendations based on detailed research and analysis to support executives in driving long-term, profitable growth. The position uses problem-solving techniques such as hypothesis-driven problem solving and the integration and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data. It requires clear written and verbal communication and the ability to thrive in ambiguous situations.

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 thinking, quantitative thinking, and conceptual thinking.
Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes needed to make sound decisions in the context of the company’s business, and 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, and ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and focus on organizational success factors.
Knowledge of consulting techniques, roles, and responsibilities in providing technical or business guidance to internal and external clients, and 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 conclusions that maximize business impact and support strategic decisions.
Build financial models, data visualizations, and presentations that communicate strategic recommendations and supporting evidence clearly.
Present findings and insights to company leaders to inform and influence Caterpillar’s future direction.
Constructively voice and challenge strategic concerns when necessary.