Change Management Specialist

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Job 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.

Assists in the implementation of organizational change initiatives that enable the organization to achieve greater performance.

What You Will Do:
Conducting needs analysis and impact assessment to determine the most effective approach for implementing change.
Providing consultation and recommendations to stakeholders to manage organizational change.
Influencing and leading people to adoption of the organizations change initiatives to attain business results.
Carrying out organizational change programs and activities and ensuring consistent and timely execution of change implementation plans.

Education Requirement:
Associate degree. (We encourage candidates with strong experienceeven without a 4-year degreeto apply.)

What You Will Have:
Data Gathering & Analysis

• Understands the purpose and methods of data collection and analysis.
• Applies basic tools to gather and synthesize input from diverse sources.
• Identifies key objectives and outcomes from data-driven insights.

Conflict Management

• Recognizes early signs of conflict and distinguishes between healthy and destructive tension.
• Demonstrates openness to other perspectives and examines own position.
• Understands common causes and scenarios that lead to conflict.

Dealing with Disorder (VUCA)

• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness in uncertain or shifting environments.
• Applies decision-making approaches in ambiguous or complex scenarios.
• Understands organizational factors that influence adaptability.

Influencing

• Identifies key decision-makers and tailors messaging to influence outcomes.
• Shares ideas with supporting rationale to gain buy-in.
• Understands foundational concepts and tactics of influence.

Relationship Management

• Builds and maintains productive working relationships across teams.
• Recognizes the characteristics of effective business partnerships.
• Understands the value of collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Communicating for Impact

• Selects appropriate communication methods based on audience and message.
• Applies listening and messaging techniques to influence and inform.
• Recognizes and addresses barriers to effective communication.

Planning and Organizing

• Estimates time and resources needed to complete tasks efficiently.
• Adjusts priorities as conditions change to stay on track.
• Applies structured approaches to manage work and meet deadlines.

Organizational Change Management

• Supports change initiatives by articulating rationale and direction.
• Participates in transitions using available tools and resources.
• Documents and reflects on past change experiences to inform future efforts.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Executive Communication Exposure: Experience supporting leadership messaging or engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Analytical Insight: Ability to interpret market research or survey data and translate findings into actionable change strategies.
• Live Facilitation Skills: Comfortable leading workshops and capturing input in real timeespecially while screen sharing or presenting.
• Change Enablement Tools Familiarity
  Exposure to tools like Prosci ADKAR or similar frameworks is a plus though not required.
• Project Management & Data Visualization Tools Familiarity Experience with tools such as Asana Jira Smartsheet or Microsoft Project for project coordination and Power BI for building dashboards and visualizing key metrics is also beneficial.

Additional Details:

• This role isbased in Mossville Illinois with no relocation assistance provided.
• Work authorization sponsorship is not availablefor this position.
• Travel requirements are minimal expected to be less than 10%.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation 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:

Any 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. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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