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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.\nCat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.\nJob Summary:\nLeads deployment governance and technical oversight for the implementation of Cat Converge Suite across Caterpillar dealers. Acts as the primary Caterpillar representative responsible for ensuring system integrators (SIs) deliver deployments in alignment with Caterpillar standards, methodology, and quality expectations.\nPartners with dealers, system integrators, and internal Caterpillar product and engineering teams to proactively identify, investigate, and resolve deployment challenges, ensuring successful, high-quality outcomes.\nBrings strong expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Finance & Operations and Customer Engagement) to anticipate deployment risks, support solution decisions, and accelerate issue resolution, particularly in complex areas such as data migration and integrations.\nWhat You Will Do:\nLead governance and oversight of System Integrator (SI) execution to ensure adherence to Caterpillar Cat Converge deployment methodology, standards, and playbooks.\nAct as the primary Caterpillar deployment lead for assigned dealers, providing guidance and direction throughout the end-to-end deployment lifecycle.\nPartner with dealers and SIs to identify risks, issues, and gaps early, and drive resolution through the appropriate Caterpillar product, engineering, and deployment teams.\nProvide deep technical and functional expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (F&O and CE) to support solution alignment, troubleshoot issues, and guide decision-making.\nOversee and support data migration strategy, execution, and validation, ensuring data integrity and readiness for go-live.\nConduct and facilitate “risk assessments, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning” across deployment activities.\nReview SI deliverables (designs, configurations, data migration plans, integrations) to ensure alignment with Caterpillar architectural and business standards.\nDrive accountability with SIs by ensuring delivery commitments, timelines, and quality measures are met.\nCommunicate deployment status, risks, and escalations clearly to stakeholders, including dealer leadership and Caterpillar leadership teams.\nCapture and communicate field feedback to product and engineering teams to continuously improve Cat Converge solutions and deployment processes.\nSupport continuous improvement of deployment methodologies, tools, and governance frameworks based on lessons learned from active deployments.\nMentor and guide other deployment specialists, fostering best practices and capability development across the team.\nWhat You Will Have:\nCustomer Focus and Effective Communications\nBuilds strong relationships with dealers and System Integrators, ensuring successful deployment outcomes aligned to business goals.\nAnticipates dealer and SI needs, proactively addressing risks and challenges before they impact delivery.\nAdapts messaging to suit audience needs, from deep technical discussions to executive briefings.\nSystem Thinking\nUnderstands end-to-end deployment ecosystems, including dependencies across applications, integrations, data, and business processes.\nIdentifies root causes of issues by analyzing interconnected systems and deployment activities.\nBusiness Intelligence & Data Management\nApplies strong understanding of data structures, data migration processes, and data validation approaches.\nOversees data migration readiness, ensuring quality, completeness, and integrity across deployment phases.\nEvaluates and improves data-related processes to support better decision-making and deployment outcomes.\nSystems Software Infrastructure\nUnderstands system integrations, environments, and infrastructure considerations supporting D365 deployments.\nIdentifies and escalates integration and environment-related risks impacting deployment timelines or quality.\nTechnical Troubleshooting\nLeads resolution of complex deployment issues across D365, integrations, and data migration.\nWorks across multi-vendor environments to coordinate issue resolution with SIs and Caterpillar teams.\nCoaches others on advanced troubleshooting techniques and proactive issue prevention.\nConsiderations For Top Candidates:\nProven experience leading deployments of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O).\nStrong working knowledge of Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (CE) modules.\nDemonstrated experience working with and governing System Integrators in large-scale ERP implementations.\nHands-on experience with data migration (strategy, tools, validation, cutover) in enterprise ERP deployments.\nExperience in managing complex, multi-stakeholder delivery environments (customer, SI, and product teams).\nUnderstands D365 architecture (F&O and CE), including data models, integrations, and extension patterns.\nReviews and challenges SI design decisions to ensure alignment with Caterpillar standards and best practices.\nStrong understanding of ERP deployment lifecycles, methodologies, and governance frameworks.\nExperience working with Power Platform ALM, Azure Integration Services and data migration/cutover strategy\nSummary Pay Range:\n$128,470.00 - 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Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.\nBenefits:\nSubject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.\nMedical, dental, and vision benefits*\n\nPaid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*\n\n401(k) savings plans*\n\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)*\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*\n\nHealth Lifestyle Programs*\n\nEmployee Assistance Program*\n\nVoluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*\n\nCareer Development*\n\nIncentive bonus*\n\nDisability benefits\n\nLife Insurance\n\nParental leave\n\nAdoption benefits\n\nTuition Reimbursement\n\n* These benefits also apply to part-time employees\nVisa Sponsorship is not available for this position.Posting Dates:\nOctober 26, 2026 - November 8, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.\nCaterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. 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