Strategy Manager - Electric Power

Caterpillar•Irving, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar’s Electric Power Division (EPD) is seeking a Strategy Manager for its Strategy and Corporate Development team. The role develops and facilitates commercial and product strategies for technologies and solutions that help customers manage the energy transition. Working with global engineering and operations teams, the Strategy Manager uses industry, competitive, technology, and customer intelligence to help position Caterpillar as a leader in energy solutions. The position also executes strategies by identifying, engaging, and facilitating commercial agreements and investments with external partners. This includes identifying priority technologies and candidate partners, supporting partner exploration and selection, and managing engagements such as co-development agreements, venture capital investments, and mergers and acquisitions. The role is based onsite five days a week, primarily in Mossville, Illinois, with an additional location in Irving, Texas. Domestic and international travel of up to 25% is required. Relocation is available; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
Extensive experience and knowledge of effective planning techniques, including contributing to operational, tactical, and strategic planning in support of the overall business plan.
Extensive experience and understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques, with the ability to transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs.
Working knowledge of strategic thinking and the ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to focus on key success factors.
Extensive experience and knowledge of consulting processes, including planning sales, conducting research and analysis, finding solutions, and preparing recommendations.

Nice To Haves

Fundamental knowledge of, and ability to learn, technologies relevant to EPD to facilitate sourcing and engagement of partners.
Knowledge of finance and investment practices, financial analysis and reporting, and deal negotiation, with the ability to apply this knowledge in diverse situations.
Knowledge of organizational governance processes, customs, policies, and rules, and the ability to ensure compliance with governance guidelines and policies.
MBA desired.

Responsibilities

Lead analysis of industry and competitive intelligence related to selected themes or technology areas.
Create strategic frameworks to guide EPD product and solutions development toward customer value.
Work with teams to implement product and commercial strategies.
Identify and raise awareness of potential strategic alliances and partnerships.
Identify investment opportunities that create strategic value.
Work with legal teams to execute and manage partner commercial agreements, including NDAs and co-development agreements.
Work with corporate teams to execute and manage venture capital investments and M&A opportunities.
Identify priority technologies and solutions, candidate partners, and preferred partners, and facilitate partner exploration and selection.