Digital Strategy Manager

Career Area:

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.

Job Summary:

Caterpillars Integrated Components Division (ICD)is seeking aDigital Strategy Managerto join our dynamic and growing this role you will lead multiple consulting engagement modules to analyze develop and recommend Strategy & Planning (S&P) solutions that drive innovation and operational excellence.

Thenewly formed ICDis a critical part of Caterpillars strategy to unlock new opportunities accelerate innovation and deliver greater value to our customers. ICD is responsible for thedesign development and manufacturingof a wide range of components including:

• Hydraulics
• Ground Engaging Tools (GET)
• Undercarriage
• Precision Seals
• Drivetrain Components
• Cabs and Structures

As we deliver for our customers we do so asone teamcreating and delivering world-class components and solutions that outperform the competition.

What You Will Do:

• Lead complex analyses and solution development for key S&P engagement modules at the divisional or business segment level.
• Collaborate with internal clients to define business problems identify issues and shape strategic approaches.
• Oversee data collection research and reporting activities coach junior team members and guide client teams.
• Develop and present strategic recommendations in partnership with senior consultants and managers.

Education requirement:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Finance Business Strategy or a related field.

What skills you will have:

Strategic Thinking:

• Lead enterprise-wide strategic initiatives focused on manufacturing transformation operational excellence and innovation.
• Develop and execute long-term strategies that integrate Lean principles digital automation and quality improvement across production environments.
• Align cross-functional teams around strategic priorities that drive cost reduction scalability and competitive advantage.
• Translate high-level business objectives into actionable strategies for plant operations supply chain optimization and technology deployment.

Data Gathering & Analysis:

• Collect and analyze manufacturing financial and customer data to guide strategic planning and transformation efforts.
• Leverage advanced analytics to uncover inefficiencies identify automation opportunities and support Lean and quality initiatives.
• Build performance dashboards to monitor progress on digital transformation operational KPIs and strategic goals.
• Collaborate with the engineering and operations teams to ensure data accuracy and relevance for strategic decision-making.

Decision Making & Critical Thinking:

• Make informed decisions that balance cost quality and delivery in complex manufacturing environments undergoing transformation.
• Apply structured problem-solving techniques to address strategic challenges across production supply chain and digital initiatives.
• Lead scenario planning and risk assessments to support automation Lean deployment and quality strategy execution.
• Influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams by presenting clear data-driven recommendations aligned with long-term business goals.

Effective Communication:

• Present strategic roadmaps and transformation updates to senior leaders plant managers and technical teams across global manufacturing sites.
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on Lean quality and automation objectives.
• Develop clear engaging communications to support change management and workforce adoption of new technologies and processes.
• Translate complex data and strategic concepts into compelling narratives that drive alignment and action.

Relationship Management:

• Build strong partnerships across manufacturing engineering and commercial teams to ensure strategic alignment and execution.
• Influence stakeholders to embrace Lean practices digital tools and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Navigate organizational dynamics to gain buy-in for transformation programs and strategic pivots.
• Foster collaboration across global teams to ensure consistent execution of manufacturing strategies and innovation efforts.

Customer Focus:

• Integrate customer feedback into manufacturing strategy product development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Align operational capabilities with evolving customer expectations around speed customization and reliability.
• Lead initiatives that enhance product quality and delivery performance through Lean and automation strategies.
• Ensure strategic decisions reflect customer value long-term satisfaction and competitive differentiation in the industrial sector.

Additional Information:

This position requires the candidate to work onsite five days a week at the Dallas TX office.

Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.

This position may require up to 50% travel.

What you will get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage because we value your performance we offer a total rewards package that provides:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual incentive bonus plan*
• Medical dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan (Vacation Holiday Volunteer Etc.)
• 401k savings plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident Identity Theft Protection)

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

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 log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

For more information visit . To connect with us on social media 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

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.

Not ready to apply Join our Talent Community.