Program Manager (Business Transformation Lead))
Peterborough - UK
Job Summary
Career Area:
StrategyJob 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 Title: Program Manager (Business Transformation Lead)
Salary: Competitive salary starting from 79424 (Depending on Experience)
Location: Peterborough
Benefits:
25 days annual leave
Up to 20% Bonus
Car Allowance - 650pcm
Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employees contribution Up to 10%
Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employees contribution.
Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans EV car lease holiday purchase.
The Opportunity
This is a Program Management position working in the role of ERP Business Transformation Lead (BTL). As a BTL in the Enterprise Applications division at Caterpillar you are accountable for independently executing ERP implementation programs and will perform program/project
workshops development sessions gate reviews and other program related meetings. Additionally adherence to divisional and corporate governance processes and methodologies will be required.
What You Will Do:
Advanced in Project Management tools & processes. Facilitate projects lead chartering sessions develop/ validate network diagrams lead integration and project compression sessions. Mentor and train other Project Managers and Coordinators.
Works directly with Group CIO teams and Business Unit leadership at manufacturing facilities and supporting organizations across regions to define major transformation project charters. The BTL facilitates across diverse teams of employees and contracted resources providing consulting services to define design develop and implement as defined by the charter. The incumbent provides guidance and ensures results meet customer quality expectations.
Anticipates complex business problems or process optimization opportunities identifies alternatives and recommends the best solutions collaborating closely with global functional teams and Enterprise Architecture.
Coach and direct teams on comprehensive Change Management process for the deployment at targeted sites by collaborating closely with global functional teams and Enterprise Architecture.
Coach and direct teams on comprehensive Change Management process for the deployments at targeted sites by working closely with GCIO Engagement Managers and the site leadership teams. Evaluate the current and desired states of change across structure process people and culture. Determine impact of the delta state including integration with other impacting changes. Build key role maps identifying sponsors change agents and targets of change. Analyze the critical variables for change history of changes culture and resistance.
Consider interrelationships of the functional areas involved assure timely communications among related areas to meet changing business needs of multiple customers and corporate requirements.
Adapt to diverse business climates.
Flexible for business travel up to 25% to various Caterpillar facilities.
What You Have:
Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan organize monitor and control projects ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives. Communicates reporting requirements; creates monitoring and control mechanisms.
Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives projects groups or activities making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients vendors and peers.
Planning Tactical and Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term) tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
Flexibility and Adaptability: Knowledge of successful approaches and techniques for dealing with change; ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change.
Top Candidates Will Have:
Prior ERP deployments or major business transformation related programs delivery experience.
Extensive progressive responsible job-related experience.
Working knowledge of Core Manufacturing or Supply-Chain Applications.
PMP or 6-Sigma Black Belt certification.
Functional experience in ERP applications.
APICS CPIM /CSCP certification.
Additional Info:
This position requires 5 days onsite.
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
About Caterpillar -
Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For over 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.Posting Dates:
May 19 2026 - May 24 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.