Communication Business Partner Platform & Digital Product Management

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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.

Caterpillar has an exciting opportunity for a Communications Specialist to join the Cat Digital this role you will support the Digital Product Management and Digital Platform teams by leading internal and external communications that bring our digital strategy to life.

You will play a key role in shaping narratives elevating storytelling and helping redefine what heavy industry looks like in the age of data autonomy and AI. From content development to measurement youll support communications endtoend and help ensure clarity alignment and impact across the organization.

What you will do:

Content Creation & Storytelling

• Modernize communication formats styles and delivery mechanisms for the VP of Digital Product Management.
• Work closely with the Cat Digital Communications team to translate initiatives into compelling stories and create a clear cohesive narrative.

Internal Communications

• Create manage and deploy internal content to employees and key stakeholders.
• Ensure communications support organizational priorities and strengthen engagement.

External Communications

• Develop external content partnering closely with the media team including press releases executive talking points media statements and materials for conferences and panels.
• Write and refine clear compelling narratives that reflect Digital Product Management and Digital Platform priorities and prepare leaders for external engagements.
• Projectmanage all external communications through approvals coordinating with legal brand and crossfunctional teams to ensure accuracy alignment and timely delivery.

Stakeholder Partnership & Advisory

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Digital Product Management and Digital Platform teams.
• Shape messaging guide communication strategy and support senior leaders.
• Manage communication workflows priorities and timelines.
• Identify and address communication risks sensitivities and changerelated impacts.

What You Will Have:

• Creative Visual Storytelling: Ability to create presentations and visuals that communicate complex information in a clear compelling way. Skilled in applying creative thinking tools and techniques across a range of business situations.
• Willingness to Dig and Learn: Ability to ask strategic questions quickly understand new concepts and build knowledge around the technology being deployed. Experience in tech (12 years) strongly preferred.
• Executive Partner: Executive presence and the ability to confidently support senior and Csuite leaders. Exercises strong judgment and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Interpersonal Skills & Influencing: Ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of individuals and teams. Strong influencing skills with the ability to shape decisions within and beyond the immediate organization.
• Effective Communication: Strong understanding of communication principles tools and techniques. Able to clearly transmit receive and interpret ideas and information across audiences.
• Initiative: Proactive mindset with the ability to identify needs take ownership and drive work forward independently.

Top candidates will also have:

• Bachelors degree in marketing communications business or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2 years of experience in communications PR or a related field.
• Experience working with international teams.
• Solid project management skills across multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and navigate sensitive information.

Additional details:

• This position is ideally located in Peoria IL Chicago IL or Dallas TX.
• Relocation is offered for this position.
• Sponsorship is not offered.
• Travel up to 25%

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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