Vice President, Caterpillar Foundation
Vice President, Caterpillar Foundation
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
$ 169320 - 253920
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Career Area:
Business ServicesJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.
The Caterpillar Foundation is seeking a Vice President & Strategy Leader to provide strategic planning management and coordination of Caterpillars 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 Companys longrange 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.
What You Will Do:
- Executing Caterpillars 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 companys 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.
What You Have (Required):
- Corporate Social Responsibility Expertise: Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in roles managing the operations and administration of global philanthropic grantmaking in a corporate environment (i.e. corporate giving and/or corporate foundation programs) and contributions programs
- Strategic Thinking: Extensive experience in global strategic social development initiatives (design to impact) and subjectmatter expertise to drive informed decisionmaking identify growth opportunities and align initiatives with longterm organizational goals
- Organizational Governance: Knowledge of the processes customs policies and rules affecting the way the organization is administered and controlled; ability to ensure compliance with governance guidelines and policies.
- Risk Management: Knowledge of processes tools and techniques for assessing and controlling an organizations exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply knowledge of risk management appropriately to diverse situations.
- Execution & Planning: Tactical Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning & execution techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term) tactical (12 years) and strategic (35 years) planning and execution of largescale initiatives in support of the overall business plan.
- Collaborating Globally: Knowledge of effective collaboration techniques and ability to build networks with people from different countries and cultures think and work with them to bring positive impact and flourishing business results.
- Stakeholder Management: Knowledge of stakeholder management techniques; ability to systematically identify stakeholders analyze their needs and expectations and implement various tasks to engage with them
- Team Management: Knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams.
Background & Experience:
- Proven ability to analyze all requests from a financial and execution viewpoint
- Indepth experience and knowledge of the global CSR environment and communities
- Expertise in strategic partnerships and program execution
- Ability to influence community and national leaders and act as a catalyst to achieve broad cooperation
- A strong background in global community relations and public affairs activities on both the business unit and corporate level is essential
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
- 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 multinational experience is strongly preferred
- Exceptional project management skills: extreme attention to detail required for materials appropriate for senior executives
- Selfstarter with a passion to advance projects and bring forward new ideas
- Strong communication skills (both written and oral) including within a very collaborative environment interacting with senior corporate executives
- Ability to work within a complex and often ambiguous environment including collaborating with and influencing various stakeholders regardless of reporting and functional lines
- Team oriented collaborative positive diplomatic goodhumored and flexible; willingness to accommodate schedules across global time zones as needed
Additional Info:
- The primary location for this position is at our global headquarters in Irving TX or in Washington D.C.
- Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
- Sponsorship is not available
- International and Domestic travel up to 20%
- This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to Caterpillars longterm incentive plan
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment offhighway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and dieselelectric locomotives. For over 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed to and contributing to a reducedcarbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Final details:
Please frequently check the email associated with your application including the junk/spam folder as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application please use the candidate login on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.
#LI
Summary Pay Range:
$169320.00 $253920.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjobrelated 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 parttime employees
Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer such as H L TN F J E O. As a global company Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at Dates:April 25 2025 May 11 2025Any 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.
Not ready to apply Join our Talent Community.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
