Program Manager

Career Area:

Strategy

Job Description:

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.

Job Summary

• We are hiring a Program Manager to provide leadership for large high profile enterprise projects.  You will be responsible for leading the planning and management of multiple connected cross functional internal and external teams to collaborate and design the optimal solutions.  This role will give you a unique opportunity to support our global organization and be an influential part in our HR modernization journey. 

What You Will Do:

• Oversee global HR Programs, providing leadership with an understanding of HR Processes to provide guidance for planning the work and design processes with knowledge of technology, process management principles and Lean.
• Organizing and coordinating processes and procedures for all project teams to follow within the program.
• Lead from a program management perspective while also contributing expertise for solutioning.
• Support programs coordinating multiple teams along with relevant stakeholders, to create and implement new and revised processes, system enhancements, and workflows to ensure cross functional cohesion along with compliance with jurisdictional employment and labor laws and regulations. 
• Serving as a liaison and building bridges among project teams within the program. Translating corporate objectives into program objectives and practices for internal and external teams.
• Mange the relationship with external partners, ensuring understanding of our values and guiding principles, contractual requirements, and scope for individual assignments.
• Planning and monitoring program development to ensure that quality standards and goals are achieved.
• Managing all aspects of a program to ensure projects within the program are implemented, accepted, and accomplished within a set deadline.
• Manage multiple programs simultaneously navigating competing priorities and/or resources to achieve project plan timelines.

What You Have:

• Program Management: Knowledge of the policies and techniques to manage a set of related projects within a program; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control the set of projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve program objectives.
• Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
• Alignment: Knowledge of the importance of collaboration among team members and the ability to enroll stakeholders in communicating and coordinating activities to support the organization's vision and strategies.
• Cross-Team Integration: Understanding of the importance of inter-team collaboration in breaking down silos and achieving business results; ability to lead employees from various functions to communicate, coordinate work across divisions, and collaborate in solving problems as one team.
• Team Management: Knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• HR and Workday experience.
• Customer relationship management experience.
• Strategic thinking.

Additional Info:

• The primary location for this position is Peoria, IL. Secondary location is Dallas, TX.
• Domestic relocation is available for the ideal candidate.
• Must be able to work 3 days onsite.
• Travel up to 5%-10%.
• Sponsorship is not available for this role.

About Caterpillar 

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range:

$144,960.00 - $217,320.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

March 13, 2025 - March 13, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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