Strategy Manager

Caterpillar Inc.•Peoria, IL

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. About Resource Industries Operations & Products (RIOP): The Resource Industries Operations and Products (RIOP) division consists of over 12 product lines, 9 global manufacturing facilities, and approximately 10,000 employees. Our products, services, and solutions primarily support customers in the construction, surface mining, underground mining, quarrying, and aggregates industries. Job Summary: Reporting to the RIOP Division CFO, the Strategy Manager plays a critical role in the success of the business driving key strategic initiatives and actions across RIOP and the enterprise. As a member of the leadership team, you will provide important and strategic input and facilitation, being a key enabler for the RIOP Senior Vice President.

Requirements

Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization. Recommends ways to position the organization for long-term competitiveness.
Customer Focus: Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
Data Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.

Nice To Haves

Proven decision-making capabilities and significant knowledge of Caterpillar organization, associated accountabilities, product mix and line, market segments, customers, and competitors
Exceptional organizational, analytical and project management skills
Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and analytical skills; the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and varying levels of the organization
The ability to manage ambiguity, work autonomously, and multi-task in an agile and fast-paced environment
Ability to distill high level communication into meaningful context and actions
Consistently meet ambitious deadlines and deliver high-quality work on schedule
Ability to navigate and influence in a large matrix organization
Maintains positive and can-do attitude and approach to work
Strong facilitation skills
Experience presenting financial data and analysis to senior leaders

Responsibilities

Drive partnership with the RIOP leadership team to gain appropriate alignment and understanding of key requirements to drive profitable growth.
Drive collaboration across Resource Industries segment and the broader Caterpillar enterprise to ensure an enterprise-focus is maintained.
Lead the development and management of performance metrics, dashboards, and management tools to drive visibility, accountability, and rigorous data governance.
Organize and facilitate leadership meetings, ensuring clear action items and timely follow up.
Lead monthly business reports, analysis, forecast, and insights.
Present and effectively communicate results to leadership.