Strategy Manager

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Role Definition

Job Description

The Growth Accelerator team drives Caterpillars inorganic and partnership-based growth through a See Do Act operating model. The Act role is responsible for executing decisionsstructuring negotiating and delivering strategic transactions that create long-term enterprise value.

This role leads the execution and optimization of strategic deals including partnerships investments acquisitions and integrations. The individual will manage multiple complex agreements simultaneously working with senior leaders and cross-functional partners to ensure transactions are structured approved and executed effectively.

This position requires strong judgment discretion and the ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy in a fast-moving high-impact environment.

What You Will Do:

• Lead execution of strategic transactions across the Growth Accelerator portfolio including:
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Minority investments and venture engagements
  • M&A transactions and post-deal integration support
• Structure and negotiate deal terms in collaboration with Legal IP Finance and Business Unit partners.
• Serve as the primary interface between Cat Technology Business Units and external partners (including startups and founders).
• Manage multiple concurrent agreements balancing speed rigor and risk management.
• Ensure sensitive information is handled with the highest level of discretion and professionalism.
• Drive alignment across stakeholders and escalate issues appropriately to senior leadership.
• Optimize existing partnerships and agreements to maximize strategic and commercial value over time.
• Assess deal risks dependencies and integration considerations to support informed decision-making.
• Independently manage workstreams end-to-end from term sheet development through execution and handoff.

What You Will Have:

• Deal Execution Experience: Demonstrated experience structuring and executing complex agreements such as partnerships joint ventures investments acquisitions or licensing arrangements.
• Transaction Judgment & Discretion: Proven ability to manage highly sensitive information and make decisions with long-term strategic impact.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Strong experience working with Legal IP Finance Business Units and senior executives to move transactions forward.
• Executive Communication: Ability to clearly and confidently communicate complex deal structures risks and tradeoffs to senior leaders.
• Relationship Management: Strong interpersonal and soft skills with the ability to build trust and credibility with startups founders and internal stakeholders.
• Results Under Pressure: Comfortable managing multiple active deals simultaneously maintaining performance and judgment in high-stress situations.
• Autonomous Execution: Self-directed accountable and comfortable operating with minimal supervision in an ambiguous environment.

Consideration for Top Candidates:

• Prior experience in corporate development venture investing strategy execution or complex commercial dealmaking
• Experience engaging early-stage technology companies or startup ecosystems
• Track record of successfully closing and managing multi-party agreements
• Comfort operating at both strategic and executional levels

Additional Information:

• This position requires the candidate towork onsite at one of these offices; Illinois (Mossville or Chicago) or Texas (Dallas)
• Relocation assistance is available for this position
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
• This position will require up to 25% travel
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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

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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