Vice President, Caterpillar Foundation

Caterpillar • Washington, DC

271d • $169,320 - $253,920

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. This is Caterpillar. The Caterpillar Foundation is seeking a Vice President & Strategy Leader to provide strategic planning, management, and coordination of Caterpillar's Corporate Social Innovation team and global philanthropic investments program for the worldwide network of Caterpillar facilities. Reporting to the President of the Caterpillar Foundation and Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, this role will enhance the Foundation and Company's long-range planning, strategy implementation, and communications efforts with knowledge of grantees, Foundation history, and pertinent regulations, while ensuring quality and timeliness of all aspects of grants processing and management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in roles managing the operations and administration of global philanthropic grantmaking in a corporate environment.
• Extensive experience in global strategic social development initiatives and subject-matter expertise to drive informed decision-making.
• Knowledge of the processes, customs, policies, and rules affecting the way the organization is administered and controlled.
• Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques for assessing and controlling an organization's exposure to risks.
• Knowledge of effective planning & execution techniques and ability to contribute to operational, tactical and strategic planning.
• Knowledge of effective collaboration techniques and ability to build networks with people from different countries and cultures.
• Knowledge of stakeholder management techniques; ability to systematically identify stakeholders, analyze their needs and expectations.
• Knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the financial, legal and compliance issues pertaining to corporate and foundation charitable contributions.
• A passion for making a difference in society within a corporate environment.
• Global or multi-national experience is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional project management skills with extreme attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills (both written and oral), including within a very collaborative environment.
• Ability to work within a complex and often ambiguous environment.
• Team oriented, collaborative, positive, diplomatic, good-humored and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Executing Caterpillar's philanthropic and social innovation strategy across corporate and foundation charitable contributions including but not limited to maintaining compliance, internal processes and technology for efficient use of Foundation and corporate resources.
• Managing a team of employees that focus on grant and partnership management of the Foundation.
• Collaborate with indirect reports across Caterpillar facilities across the globe that are responsible for corporate community relations.
• Supporting internal and external stakeholders in philanthropic activities, including managing the Foundation strategic programs budget involving the global communities for Caterpillar Inc.
• Providing support to officers and Caterpillar Foundation Board members at public events, delivering support and developing presentations and speeches for Executive Office and Foundation Board members on topics relevant to the company's corporate philanthropy, sustainability positions and social innovation agenda.
• Collaborating with internal and external teams to develop and implement key Public Affairs and stakeholder strategies and events with regards to Corporate Social Innovation.
• Collaborating with Enterprise Communications and support agencies to identify and execute impactful stories to amplify our brand.
• Represent Caterpillar Foundation on internal and external thought leadership platforms.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree