Graduate Leadership Development Program  Summer Associate

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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 Caterpillar Graduate Leadership Development Program(GLDP)Summer Associate position is a 10-week summer internship for studentswho are actively pursuing theirMasters in Business Administration(MBA). As a Summer Associate participants willbe part oftheCaterpillar Enterprise StrategyDivision.

The summerassociateshipis designed as apipelineinto a full-time position intheGraduate Leadership Development Program athree-yearprogram thatseekstoprovide exposure anddevelopment through variousfacetsof the program is three years in duration with 3 one-year rotations across the enterprise which include strategic financial and operational roles on corporate and business unit participants are placed into high impact positions with a focus on key strategic initiatives including electrification autonomy connectivity digital and sustainability.

GLDP participants will have unique exposure to senior leaders in the organization and access to professional development opportunities. The Graduate Leadership Development Program will provide participants with an opportunity to chart their careers at Caterpillar and help them grow and add value to the organization dealer network and customer base.

What you will do:

The GLDP Associate will support the business in:

• Developing high-quality strategic and financial recommendations

• Gathering qualitative and quantitative data from publicly available sourcessubscribed databases primary research and internal Caterpillar business units

• Integrating analyzing and summarizing the above data to derive insightful conclusions that maximize business impact and support strategic decision making

• Developing detailed financial models to support mergers & acquisitions transactions or to supplement corporate finance or business unit finance analyses

• Creating models reports and presentations to clearly communicate strategic and financial recommendations and supporting data to senior stakeholders

What you will have:

• Customer Focus:Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability toleveragethat information in creating customized customer solutions.
• Data Gathering & Analysis:Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools techniques and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion goal or judgment.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking:Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Effective Communications:Understanding of effective communication conceptstoolsand techniques; ability to effectivelytransmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application ofappropriate communicationbehaviors.
• Negotiating:Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Relationship Management:Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability toestablishand maintain healthy working relationships with clients vendors and peers.
• Strategic Thinking:Knowledge of the importance of big picture thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness toidentifyandmaintainfocus on key success factors for the organization.
• Value Selling:Knowledge of the principles and practices for selling productstechnologyand services; ability to provide overall product/service value and to differentiate support offerings that address clearly understood customer needs.

Candidates must have a minimum of 5-7 years of related work experience.

The position will be based in Caterpillars corporate headquarters in Irving TX.

• Program dates:10 weeksbetween late May mid August2026

• Travel: up to20%

• Relocationassistanceis available for this position
• Sponsorship is NOT available

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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