Career Area:
Communications
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.
This is Caterpillar
The Director of Employee Communications will manage a team of communication professionals responsible for leading enterprise-wide employee communication strategies The position is responsible for crafting messages that both promote and protect the corporate image through strategic communications to internal and external audiences including employees, dealers, customers, investors, the public and other key stakeholders.
The role and his/her team own, develop and implement the corporate editorial calendar for all owned internal and external channels. This includes the internal intranet site, caterpillar.com, company social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube), CEO Townhall and mass emails. The position ensures effective enterprise communications including corporate strategy, financials, corporate responsibility and customer success stories. The role partners with the HR communications team to effectively communicate Total Rewards, engagement, diversity, HR policies and procedures, and learning and development, as well as other HR functions. In addition, this position owns the succession planning of the global communicator network and all collaboration channels associated with this community.
What You Will Do:
- Provides strategic leadership to the internal employee communications strategy by developing a strategic communication plan that inspires, connects and engages.
- Leverages a global messaging framework to drive improved storytelling that reflects the enterprise strategy, highlights how it is being executed across the globe using both the written word, digital mediums and stronger visual elements to capture the audience.
- Explores new mediums and channels to inspire, engage and connect with employees; capturing metrics that measure message resonance.
- Leads with influence to connect with key stakeholders in the business to amplify stories.
What You Will Have:
- Organizational Savvy and Politics: Knowledge of organizational politics and political tactics; ability to effectively navigate formal and informal communication and decision-making channels
- 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, clear language appropriate to the audience
- 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
- Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner
- 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
- Organizational Leadership: Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives
- Team Management: Knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications and/or equivalent experience
Additional Info:
- The primary location for this position is at our Global Headquarters in Irving, Texas
- Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
- Sponsorship is not available
- International and Domestic travel up to 5%
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.
Final details:
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This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to Caterpillar’s long-term incentive plan.
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Summary Pay Range:
$169,320.00 - $253,920.00
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. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
November 12, 2025 - November 19, 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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