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.
The Enterprise Sustainability team ensures that Caterpillar has clear and transparent sustainability strategy, progress, and performance data for investors, customers, dealers, employees, and the communities we serve. The Enterprise Sustainability Senior Strategy Consultant will be a key part of this high performing team focused on enabling our sustainability strategy. This pivotal role will harness critical thinking, data analysis, clear communication, teamwork, and competitive, trend, and regulatory insights to influence Caterpillar’s sustainability strategy and tactical positioning.
What You Will Do:
- Drive business results through objectives that align with Caterpillar’s sustainability strategy and enhance the Company’s reputation on environmental and sustainability issues
- Track and analyze key customer, competitive, and peer company information (e.g., sustainability actions and investments, environmental metrics data, targets and progress)
- Support product and commercial teams as an internal consultant with knowledge of their customer’s sustainability initiatives and drivers
- Assess opportunities related to sustainability and the evolving energy landscape by collaborating with other Divisions across Caterpillar, including Enterprise Strategy, Electrification + Energy Solutions, and others
- Innovate in product development, supply chain, and operations by researching and evaluating evolving corporate sustainability trends, best practices, and legislation with a global perspective
- Identify opportunities to embed sustainability data and KPIs into the organization in a way that positively influences and supports business decision making
- Prepare recommendations for senior leadership and partner with key stakeholders across the organization to implement recommendations
- Engage with external parties and scout for opportunities relevant to Caterpillar’s sustainability strategy
What You Have:
- Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of “big picture” thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization
- 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 judgement
- Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization
- Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects
- Sustainability: Knowledge of sustainability strategy, emissions accounting, and reporting; ability to integrate sustainability into the overall business strategy of the organization to build a sustainable business model
- Knowledge of the 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
Top Candidates Will Have:
- MBA or Master's degree
- Familiarity with ESG voluntary and regulatory reporting frameworks and standards, including but not limited to GRI, SASB, GHG Protocol, TCFD, CDSB, EFRAG, ISSB
- Minimum 5 years of overall professional experience with a master’s degree, or 7 years without a master’s degree
- Prior experience in business analysis/research, business strategy, consulting, or corporate development related roles
- Experience in energy, industrials, heavy equipment, automotive, or similar engineering- or manufacturing-based industries
Additional Information:
- This position is based in Irving, TX or Peoria, IL
- Caterpillar is in the office five days per week, with flexibility as needed
- Relocation is available for qualifying U.S. based candidates
- The position may travel as needed both domestically and internationally (will vary by project)
Employee benefit details:
- 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 an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with a potential yearly STIP bonus.
- Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
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Summary Pay Range:
$126,000.00 - $189,000.00
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:
September 2, 2025 - September 15, 2025
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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