Digital Program Manager, Cat Foresight

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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 Cat Digital group is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc. responsible for bringing world class capabilities to our products and services. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide were focused on using data technology advanced analytics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world.

Job Summary:
Supports the planning coordination and execution of digital product programs across the Cat Foresight and Cat Inspect portfolio. Partners closely with product engineering and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure program plans are effectively executed risks are identified and managed and deliverables are completed on time and within scope. Contributes to program governance execution discipline and visibility while supporting successful delivery of strategic initiatives.

What You Will Do:

• Builds and maintains program schedules ensuring alignment across product engineering and dependent teams
• Coordinates day-to-day execution across multiple workstreams to drive delivery of portfolio priorities
• Identifies tracks and escalates risks dependencies and blockers to ensure timely resolution
• Develops and maintains mitigation plans for program risks and supports execution of contingency actions
• Monitors program performance against milestones deliverables and timelines; highlights deviations and supports corrective actions
• Ensures adherence to Cat Digital operating model processes standards and quality expectations
• Partners with product managers and engineering teams to align deliverables priorities and sequencing
• Prepares and communicates structured program updates including status risks dependencies and key decisions
• Coordinates governance routines including program reviews stakeholder checkpoints and delivery milestones
• Drives alignment across interconnected initiatives ensuring cross-team dependencies are understood and managed
• Supports backlog and roadmap alignment in partnership with product teams
• Contributes to continuous improvement of program management practices tools and operating rhythm
• Provides visibility into execution performance to support informed decision-making across stakeholders
  

What You Will Have:

• Planning: Tactical Strategic: Extensive 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.
• Project Administration: Extensive knowledge of project administration best practices and ability to use organizational strategies practices and tools for administering projects.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Extensive knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Data Gathering and Reporting: Extensive knowledge of tools techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company.
• IT Project Management: Extensive knowledge of project management; ability to plan organize monitor and control IT projects using appropriate technical resources.

Considerations for Top Candidates:

• Strong working knowledge of Aha! and Azure DevOps for roadmap alignment backlog management dependency tracking and delivery visibility across product and engineering teams
• Experience leveraging Microsoft Loop or similar collaboration tools to enable structured coordination documentation and cross-functional alignment
• Experience managing or supporting delivery of digital product programs in agile or hybrid environments
• Familiarity with cross-functional delivery models including product engineering and stakeholder coordination
• Experience working in environments with multiple dependencies integration points and competing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to track execution manage risk and drive alignment across teams

What You Will Get:

Working with a Fortune 100 leader you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. Weve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.

Additional Details

This position will be located in either our Peoria Irving or Chicago office.

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 nearly 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.

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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