Vice President- IT Strategy

Caterpillar Inc.•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

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 Caterpillar IT Our technology solutions are a catalyst for Caterpillar and our customers to build a better, more sustainable world. Caterpillar IT supports the business operations of 150 primary locations in more than 25 countries around the globe. We connect every aspect of our business. From order management systems to e-commerce solutions, collaboration tools and more – Caterpillar IT keeps Caterpillar connected and secure across the world. Vice President, IT Strategy Reporting to the SVP IT & Enterprise CIO, the VP, IT Strategy is responsible for defining and facilitating the execution of the enterprise IT strategy that aligns with our business objectives, enhances operational efficiency, and drives digital transformation across the organization. This role will build and lead a high-performing global IT strategy organization with a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Business Acumen: Expert knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations. Participates in creating organizational strategy; shows how own function contributes to results.
Continuous Transformation: Extensive knowledge of evolving the business to remain competitive; ability to understand, adapt oneself to respond to and proactively seek changes and innovation in the business environment to improve the competitive advantage of an organization. Drives thought leadership to generate new ideas, and approaches and solutions in response to changing demands and environment.
Executive Presence and Eminence: Extensive ability to inspire, with a strong sense of poise, confidence, and decisiveness among peers, subordinates, and leaders. Manages complex, high risk, group dynamics, conflicts and concerns to promote win-win outcomes. Leverages effective, established networks to create added value for clients.
Influencing: Expert knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside one’s organization, particularly in high impact and complex situations. Gains acceptance of ideas and recommendations from senior business executives.
Visioning & Strategic Thinking: Extensive understanding of the value of articulating an intended business outcome and ability to create and communicate a vision of the organization that motivates others to superior performance. Builds buy-in and ownership for the organization vision with key stakeholders. Articulates a picture of an ideal future state that inspires others. Builds strategic thinking capability across teams and leaders.
Producing Results: Expert in understanding the importance of delivering outcomes despite ambiguity and constraints; ability to leverage resources, networks, and initiative to achieve or exceed objectives. Creates a culture that values initiative, accountability, and achievement of results. Models resilience by treating setbacks and failures as learning opportunities.
IT: a Business Within a Business: Expert technical knowledge of IT practices and business approaches; ability to manage the IT function in a viable and sustainable business manner. Promotes the use of advanced techniques and approaches, establishing best practices for the effective use of pricing and business services in the IT environment.
Degree or equivalent experience desired

Nice To Haves

Proven and progressive IT leadership experience, managing large, global, complex technical environments, enterprise- scale systems and cost optimization.
Industry thought leadership and deep technical expertise across key domains including infrastructure, cloud, cyber security and enterprise systems.
Experience assessing technology maturity, planning scalable architectures and integrating emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise IT architecture to define and evolve the future state technology landscape.
Define and execute the enterprise IT strategy aligned with business objectives and long-term growth priorities.
Partner with executive leadership to align technology investments with business outcomes and enterprise priorities.
Oversee IT investment planning, budgets, and financial governance to maximize return on technology investments.
Direct the IT Vendor Management Office to ensure effective supplier strategy, contract optimization, and cost discipline.
Identify and prioritize emerging technologies that drive operational efficiency, scalability, and competitive advantage.