Program Specialist
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$ 110520 - 165840
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Job Description
Career Area:
StrategyJob 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.
Job Summary:
Manages the planning organization and implementation of programs. This position will be accountable for project initiation planning and control of complex projects. This position performs complex project planning identified critical issues and drives project teams to resolve gaps and problems. Incumbents may work directly with different divisions suppliers customers and other internal teams. This requires the ability to communicate information in a concise and accurate manner. Specific work assignments may be as follows: Plan and lead project/program planning sessions facilitate project control meetings run critical reports maintain complex project plans/schedules update RAID logs track costs and resources for multiple projects simultaneously. The incumbent will function independently in leading large project and program planning sessions. Responsibilities will also include the preparation and pre-work for these sessions as well as follow up and action ownership. The position will mentor/coach the project/program teams through the project lifecycle.
What You Will Do:
Overseeing project processes and procedures; monitoring the productivity and performance of project team.
Managing all aspects of projects. Setting deadlines assigning responsibilities and monitoring and summarizing progress of project.
Reviewing and ensuring adherence to project materials deliverables methodologies and procedures.
Preparing and presenting program level reporting for upper management.
Education Requirement:
Bachelors degree
What Skills You Will Have:
Expert understanding of the Project Life Cycle
Project Management Software Experience ex. Microsoft Project Primavera Azure DevOps
Experience with Microsoft Excel Power Point Teams
Ability to present to all levels of the organization
Ability to confidently facilitate large scale project planning workshops
Planning: Tactical Strategic:
Develops refines and communicates tactical plans for own responsibilities.
Provides the right level of detail as input for strategic plan development.
Demonstrates the value and necessity of linking tactical plans to overall strategic plan.
Ensures attention to the detail and dependencies of existing departmental-level plans.
Plans for allocation of resources in line with unit goals technical and business objectives.
Ensures the planning process is integrated with the overall business plan.
Analytical Thinking:
Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.
Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.
Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.
Quantifies the costs benefits risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.
Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.
Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.
Flexibility and Adaptability:
Adjusts to new or changing assignments processes and people.
Demonstrates willingness to listen to other opinions.
Provides examples of shifting from task to task.
Identifies and considers alternative approaches to situations or problems.
Accepts new or radical ideas with an open mind; avoids snap reactions.
Influencing:
Develops basic persuasive arguments.
Discusses organizational culture around providing input on decisions.
Uses active listening skills and probing techniques to surface opportunities to influence.
Identifies who the decision makers are and how they receive information.
Regularly presents ideas or suggestions to associates in persuasive terms.
Managing Multiple Priorities:
Recognizes changing demands and priorities; validates changes with management.
Obtains information about how current assignments contribute to organizational goals.
Completes current work according to assigned priorities.
Responds to day-to-day operational priorities while still making progress on project work.
Performs at least 2-3 concurrent activities without reducing productivity.
Relationship Management:
Provides prompt and effective responses to client requests and interactions.
Monitors client satisfaction levels on a regular basis.
Alerts own team to problems in client satisfaction.
Differentiates the roles and responsibilities in a business relationship.
Works with clients to address critical issues and resolve major problems.
Project Management:
Utilizes preferred tools techniques and methods for estimating project cost and time.
Plans estimates organizes and monitors significant projects.
Identifies risks and vulnerabilities; facilitates creates contingency plans.
Conducts regular and ad-hoc project reviews with project team sponsors and clients.
Maintains open communication among project participants and interested parties.
Communicates reporting requirements; creates monitoring and control mechanisms.
Requirements Analysis:
Follows policies practices and standards for determining functional and informational requirements.
Confirms deliverables associated with requirements analysis.
Communicates with customers and users to elicit and gather client requirements.
Participates in the preparation of detailed documentation and requirements.
Utilizes specific organizational methods tools and techniques for requirements analysis.
Additional Information
The location for this position is Tucson Az
No Sponsorship is available for this position.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
This position will require less than 10% travel.
Summary Pay Range:
$110520.00 - $165840.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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:
June 10 2025 - June 17 2025Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
