Lead Commercial Aftermarket Connectivity programs: manage schedules, risks, deliverables, and quality. Coordinate cross-functional teams (technical, commercial, supply chain, field) to launch and scale sensor-to-screen connectivity solutions, develop go-to-market strategies, and monitor program performance.
Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data
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.
Lead Commercial Aftermarket Connectivity initiatives that enable Enterprise Services Growth strategy by capturing data, generating insights, developing go to market strategies and offering a wide range of customer-focused solutions through our tools and applications. Caterpillar's sensor-to-screen technologies put valuable information from equipment into the hands of the users.
What You Will Do:
What You Will Have:
Top Candidates Will Have:
Additional Details:
Summary Pay Range:
$147,760.00 - $221,640.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-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.
* 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.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
Technology, Digital and Data
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.
Lead Commercial Aftermarket Connectivity initiatives that enable Enterprise Services Growth strategy by capturing data, generating insights, developing go to market strategies and offering a wide range of customer-focused solutions through our tools and applications. Caterpillar's sensor-to-screen technologies put valuable information from equipment into the hands of the users.
What You Will Do:
- Lead Commercial Aftermarket Connectivity initiatives aligned with Connectivity NPI, including overseeing program responsibilities and schedules. Develop contingency plans for potential risks.
- Directing and motivating team members. Partner with Technical, Commercial, Supply Chain, and field team members to successfully launch and scale Connectivity solutions.
- Evaluating and managing deliverables to meet overall program expectations
- Monitoring program results for significant deviations. Ensuring adherence to quality standards and processes.
What You Will Have:
- Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical and strategic planning in support of the overall business plan.
- Decision Making and Critical Thinking: 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: Knowledge of tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company.
- Implementation: Knowledge of how to run applications for organizations; ability to implement application software within an organization and help end-users perform specific tasks (ex: accounting or graphic design).
Top Candidates Will Have:
- NPI / NTI Leadership experience
- CAT Equipment Management/Connectivity experience
- Dealer Connectivity Rep experience
- Marketing / Industry Trade Show experience
Additional Details:
- This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Mossville, IL and Irving, Texas office.
- Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
- Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position
Summary Pay Range:
$147,760.00 - $221,640.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-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.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
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