Program Manager (Btl)

Career Area:

Strategy

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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 don't just 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 Summary:

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 (GCIO) 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 meets customer quality expectations. 
• Anticipates complex business problems or process optimization opportunities, identifies alternatives, and recommends the best solutions working 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 of 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 spread across regions

What You Will 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, 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.

Consideration For Top Candidates:

• Prior ERP deployments or major business transformation related programs delivery experience
• Typical 8+ years of progressively responsible job-related experience
• Working knowledge of Core Manufacturing or Supply-chain Applications
• PMP or 6-Sigma Black Belt certifications
• Functional experience in ERP applications 
• APICS CPIM/CSCP certification

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. We’ve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s 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, we’ve 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.

Additional Details:

• This position has the option to be based out of either our East Peoria, IL; Nashville, TN; or Irving, TX (Dallas) offices with a flexible hybrid work environment that is in-office 3 days a week.  #LI-Hybrid 
• Up to 25% travel to other Caterpillar facilities spread across regions.

Posting Dates:

April 5, 2024 - April 16, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.   

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