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:
The Program Manager drives strategic initiatives within Caterpillar’s Integrated Components Division (ICD) by designing, implementing, and sustaining programs that enhance operational excellence and deliver measurable business outcomes. This role leads a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives while optimizing processes across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain functions. The Program Manager champions standardized methodologies, fosters cross-functional collaboration, and leverages data-driven insights to mitigate risks, manage resources, and accelerate execution. Success in this position requires exceptional leadership, strong influencing skills, and the ability to integrate complex systems to achieve ICD’s long-term growth and performance goals.
What You Will Do:
- Plan, organize, monitor, and control a portfolio of projects within the division, ensuring alignment with corporate and divisional strategies.
- Translate corporate objectives into actionable program goals using frameworks such as McKinsey 7S and refine operational priorities to maintain alignment.
- Implement standard work practices and apply Lean Six Sigma Green Belt methodologies to improve efficiency and quality.
- Build bridges across engineering, operations, HR, and other functions to break down silos and foster collaboration.
- Gather and analyze data to inform decisions, select KPIs, and monitor program performance.
- Serve as a liaison between teams and stakeholders, using persuasive communication to drive adoption of best practices and achieve program objectives.
Education requirement:
Candidates should possess a Bachelors degree or demonstrate equivalent knowledge through professional expertise.
What skills you will have:
Program Management: Manage complex programs and portfolios, ensuring effective risk assessment, resource allocation, and performance tracking to deliver results. Apply structured governance models and reporting mechanisms to maintain transparency and accountability throughout all phases of program execution.
Cross-Team Integration: Lead integration efforts across diverse teams and functions, fostering collaboration and seamless execution in matrix environments. Resolve interdependencies and align priorities between engineering, operations, and business units to accelerate delivery and minimize bottlenecks.
Alignment: Develop and implement strategies using structured frameworks such as McKinsey 7S, ensuring organizational objectives remain aligned across all levels. Translate corporate vision into actionable plans that synchronize stakeholder expectations, resource allocation, and performance metrics.
Influencing: Leverage insights and clear communication to gain stakeholder buy-in and guide decision-making in high-impact initiatives. Present data-driven recommendations to senior leadership, influencing strategic direction without direct authority.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize Lean Six Sigma Green Belt expertise and strong analytical capabilities to apply continuous improvement methodologies and interpret data for informed decisions. Use advanced analytics tools and KPIs to identify trends, optimize processes, and support evidence-based strategic planning.
Top candidates will also have:
- HR Experience: Background in HR or talent management to support organizational development initiatives.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish): For effective communication across diverse teams.
- Experience implementing standard work and driving operational excellence in a manufacturing or technical environment.
Additional Information:
This position requires the candidate to work onsite five days a week at the Dallas, TX office.
Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
This position may require up to 20% travel.
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 wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:
- Competitive Base Salary
- Annual incentive bonus plan*
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
- 401k savings plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Life Insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy Lifestyle Programs
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.
Final details:
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Summary Pay Range:
$144,960.00 - $217,320.00
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 20, 2025 - December 3, 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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