Senior Manager IT Data, Architecture and AI

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.
Senior IT Manager- Data, Architecture and AI
Role Definition:
This position will help Caterpillar solve its customers' toughest challenges while building a better and more sustainable world. This person will lead technological initiatives across the Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine Division (COGMD) and Commercial Process Division (CPD), part of the Power and Energy Group. This business segment focuses on the development and delivery of services, solutions and processes to support the Caterpillar commitment to our customers. The incumbent will collaborate with business partners and enterprise teams in creation of Business relevant IT & Business Architecture, Data Driven Solutions and Artificial Intelligence capabilities for COGMD and the CPD.
This role acts as a leader, a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to develop IT solutions leveraging existing & new platforms to realize COGMD & CPD business goals and future state strategy.
What You Will Do:

• Direct Business Engagement to develop evolving solution architecture that aligns with business needs and enterprise guiding principles.
• Be responsible for defining and co-developing business processes, and solutions for the identified business challenge, and needs.
• Establishing alignment to major programs within the Commercial Process Division and COGMD including modernization initiatives and core processes to streamline our business.
• Lead a team accountable for Data Driven Solutions.
• Employ Automation and AI first thinking.
• Be accountable to ensure successful completion of Solution Architecture on time, on-budget and quality working with diverse global business and IT members across enterprise.
• Be accountable to collaborate with Enterprise Architects, Software Architects and Project Managers to develop the project estimate and staff plan to realize the project goals.
• Manage multiple projects & programs concurrently.
• Lead solution architecture development during project planning, execution & closure phases, including ongoing continuous improvements to evolving architecture needs for business scope.
• Provide stakeholder communication and ongoing solution architecture updates to IT and Business Leaders, Enterprise Architects, and other global architects.
• Resolve issues and drop roadblocks to realize project solution architecture to ensure no delay in project implementation.
• Trusted liaison between business & enterprise IT throughout the life of the new product introduction, implementation, deployment, transition to support and ongoing continuous improvements

What You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science (IT), or related discipline is preferred.
• Progressively complex IT system design and development experience in major enterprise IT systems, and cloud platform integrations
• Experience in IT architecture development in both waterfall and agile project methodology.
• Vendor management.
• Collaborative skills working with Business Partners in developing Business Processes, creating Architecture Design Documents and sharing with senior IT and Business leaders.
• Strong understanding and experience with software development Lifecycle and working with IT development team in realizing project solutions.
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adjust plans to evolving business needs.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Knowledge and experience in project management (Scope, Cost and Time Estimation, Resource Planning etc.)
• Strengths in personal planning, starting actions, delegation, building consensus, decision making, leadership and interpersonal skills areas.
• Innovation mindset
• Experience in applying lean skills.
• Experience in multiple technologies including SAP (ERP, MES, SCM, BTP, etc.) S4 & ECC is a plus, Salesforce (Revenue Cloud, Manufacturing Cloud, etc.), .NET, Integration and API tools, GenAI and RPA.
• Working with diverse global internal and external staff.

Skills Descriptors:

• Business Acumen: Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• Customer Focus: Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
• Knowledge of Organization: Knowledge of the organization's vision, structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values, and code of ethics; ability to understand the value of aligning capabilities with business goals to support optimal performance.
• 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.
• Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
• Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
• Collaborating Globally: Knowledge of effective collaboration techniques and ability to build networks with people from different countries and cultures, think and work with them to bring positive impact and flourishing business results.
• Organizational Change Mgmt: Knowledge of techniques to successfully effect change in an organization and ability to manage the successful and smooth transition from current to desired culture, practices, structure, and overall organizational environment.

Additional Details:

• Relocation is available to those who qualify.
• This role can be in Dallas or Ft. Worth, Texas.
• This role requires 5 days onsite.
• Benefits: This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to Caterpillar's long-term incentive plan.

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. Added 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 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 one hundred 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.
Summary Pay Range:
$172,630.00 - $258,950.00
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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
March 17, 2026 - March 27, 2026
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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