Change Management Senior Manager

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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.

Oversees a large Organizational Change Management (OCM) organization and manages the implementation and integration of OCM processes and ensures effectiveness within large-scale strategic and enterprise-wide projects.

What You Will Do:

• Provides day-to-day supervision for the change team. Identifies and addresses engagement staff availability plus training and development needs.
• Assesses the impact costs benefits and risks of proposed changes. Coordinates change planning and the implementation process.
• Works with business partners and/or customers on OCM programs across the organization. Integrates OCM processes with other functions.
• In partnership with the Sr Director of Strategy provide support and governance for Strategic Procurement Planning Divisions project portfolios.
• Develops and maintains strong business partner and/or customer relationships at all organization levels through demonstrated customer focus and OCM process competence.

Education Requirement:

Bachelors degree or 15 years of progressive experiencein Change Management

What You Will Have:
Strategic Communication

• Translates complex ideas into clear compelling messages tailored to diverse audiences.
• Connects strategic vision to actionable plans ensuring alignment across stakeholders.

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Builds trust and rapport across matrixed organizations navigating competing priorities with diplomacy.
• Maintains long-term productive relationships while proactively identifying and resolving engagement gaps.

Organizational Change Management

• Leads change initiatives by removing barriers monitoring adoption and adjusting strategies for impact.
• Communicates change implications clearly fostering understanding and buy-in across teams.

Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

• Applies structured thinking to assess risks benefits and alternatives in ambiguous environments.
• Synthesizes stakeholder perspectives to develop practical scalable solutions.

Managing Multiple Priorities

• Balances competing demands across enterprise initiatives adjusting focus as priorities shift.
• Supports team workload distribution and delivery commitments through proactive planning and collaboration.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Gallup StrengthsFinder 34 certificationor completion of a third-party Organizational Change Management (OCM) course.
• Experience leadingenterprise-wide transformation initiativeswith measurable impact in communication learning or behavior change.
• A proven ability tonavigate matrixed organizations balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution.
• Familiarity withenterprise strategy frameworksand how to translate them into scalable change plans.

Additional Information:

Relocation assistance is provided.
Visa sponsorship is not available.
Travel requirements are minimal (less than 25%).
This role isbased in the Peoria/Mossville areaand requireson-site presence five days a week.

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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