Lafayette Engine Center Factory IT Manager

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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.

Factory IT Manager

Oversees employees who handle factory IT infrastructure networks various IT projects and IT support functions.

What You Will Do:

• Function as the IT Factory Site Support Manager: Plan and execute all facility IT infrastructure projects maintain engagement with local facility management and function as a thought leader on issue resolution or solution design for shop floor technology.

• Business Engagement Broker: Maintain a project list of needs and requirements for business partners create proposals associated with requests forecast demand and follow Caterpillar IT demand management and solution request processes when Caterpillar IT is a supplier.

• Project Manager: Lead small to intermediate projects as required.

• Lead local complex infrastructure technology components that may be used by one or more applications or systems.

• Drive disaster recovery security IT controls and other corporate objectives.

• Evaluate integrated testing and acceptance of infrastructure components.

• Work with IT leadership and facility management on various enterprise IT security initiatives.

What You Have:

• Strong knowledge of network server storage and core infrastructure systems.

• Experience with cloud platforms virtualization and infrastructure monitoring tools.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity practices including access controls patch management firewalls VPNs and network segmentation.

• Strong troubleshooting analytical and root cause analysis skills.

• Experience with backup disaster recovery and high-availability solutions for critical infrastructure.

• Experience managing PC deployment endpoint patching and end-of-life hardware replacement programs.

• Ability to develop and execute IT strategic plans aligned with business goals technology roadmaps and infrastructure lifecycle needs.

Additional Info:

• The primary location for this position is Lafayette IN

• THIS ROLE IS 5 DAYS ONSITE.

• SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE.

• Relocation is NOT available.

SKILLS DESCRIPTORS:

Information Technology Trends:

• Knowledge of marketplace experience developments and trends related to the organizations use of Information

Technology (IT):

• Ability to apply knowledge of IT appropriately to benefit the organization.

Analytical Thinking:

• Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis: Ability to determine the root cause of
  organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

Talent Management:

• Knowledge of the critical competencies required to achieve intended results; ability to generate consistent
  approaches for hiring selection retaining and leveraging talent across the organization.

Leadership:

• Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting embracing and achieving objectives while having a long-term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there.

Vendor/Supplier Management:

• Knowledge of external provider management processes and ability to effectively manage the business relationship with external providers (e.g. vendors service providers contractors consultants and suppliers).

IT Service Management (ITSM):

• Knowledge of Information Technology (IT) service; ability to manage IT services and oversee service operations.

Planning: Tactical 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.

Communicating Complex Concepts:

• Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple plain language appropriate to the audience.

Consulting:

• Knowledge of techniques roles and responsibilities in providing technical or business guidance to clients both internal and external; ability to apply consulting knowledge appropriately.

Cybersecurity Standards and Policies:

• Knowledge of developing cybersecurity policies standards and procedures; ability to develop and communicate policies standards and procedures that guide interactions with customers.

Cybersecurity Risk Management:

• Knowledge of tools techniques approaches and processes of cybersecurity risk management; ability to ensure organizational network operation and minimize negative effect by cybersecurity risks.

Information Security Technologies:

• Knowledge of technologies and technology-based solutions dealing with information security issues; ability to protect information security across the organization using encryption technologies and appropriate security software.

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.

• Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical dental vision RX and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.

• All qualified individuals - Including minorities females veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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.

Final details:

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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

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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