Enterprise Strategy 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.

The Enterprise Strategy team focuses on the most challenging and impactful growth initiatives for the C-Suite and Senior Leadership including:

• Developed Emerging and Frontier Markets
• Target Customer Segments
• Key Products & Services
• Digital & Technology
• Managing Uncertainty or Disruption
• Other Enterprise Strategy Initiatives (including special assignments from the C-Suite and Board of Directors)

Our Strategy Manager leads internal consulting projects and teams that provide actionable strategic recommendations based on detailed research and analysis to support executives in driving long-term profitable growth. This position will apply extensive experience with various problem-solving techniques including hypothesis-driven problem solving integration and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data clear written and verbal communication and an ability to thrive in ambiguous situations.

What You Will Do:

• Develop high-quality strategic options and recommendations for topics critical to enterprise strategy and growth
• Lead cross-functional project teams in synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data from internal Caterpillar businesses third party sources and external expert interviews to derive insightful conclusions that maximize business impact and support strategic decision making
• Manage key stakeholders and executive sponsors and influence Caterpillars future direction
• Voice and challenge strategic concerns constructively when necessary

What You Have:

• Education/Experience: Bachelors Degree preferably in Business Finance Accounting Economics or Engineering; 5-7 years of total professional experience in functions like corporate strategy consulting finance operations engineering management data analytics research or decision sciences; Demonstrated excellence in problem solving as well as analytical quantitative and conceptual thinking
• 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.
• Business Acumen: Knowledge of business concepts tools and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the companys business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of the big picture thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization
• Consulting: Knowledge of techniques roles and responsibilities in providing technical or business guidance to clients both internal and external; ability to apply consulting knowledge appropriately

What Will Set You Apart:

• MBA or masters degree from a top-tier program
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills and experience with data visualization tools (Power BI Tableau etc.)
• Experience leading projects at a recognized strategy consulting firm investment bank or corporate strategy group of a high-performing corporation
• Professional experience in industrials heavy equipment automotive or similar industries

Additional Information:

• Location: Irving TX Caterpillar Global HQ
• Relocation Assistance Offered: Yes
• US Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered: None
• Required Travel: Domestic and International (varies by project but typical projects are between 0-20%)

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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