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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.\nThe Intelligent Machine Systems (IMS) team is seeking a Program Manager to lead electronic systems and software development collaboration related to New Product Introduction, Lifecycle Management, and the continuous improvement of products for Excavators. This leader will promote collaboration and provide critical program coordination between Excavation Division and IMS engineering teams.\nThis role is accountable for alignment with EXD on project portfolio, scope of hardware and software content for each identified project, schedule and cost management, technical issue resolution, and R&D budget. They will foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture, ensuring organizational effectiveness and driving execution across multiple component and software development teams.\nWhat You Will Do:\nOrganizing and coordinating processes and procedures for all project teams to follow within the program.\nServing as a liaison and building bridges among project teams within the program. Translating corporate objectives into program objectives and practices.\nPlanning and monitoring program development to ensure that quality standards and goals are achieved.\nManaging all aspects of an organizational program to ensure projects within the program are implemented, accepted and accomplished within a set deadline.\nDegree Requirement:\nBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience desired\nWhat You Will Have:\nData Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.\nLevel Extensive Experience:\nAdvises on advanced data gathering and analysis methodologies and technologies.\nOversees data gathering and analysis activities within the organization.\nDocuments sources and validates the accuracy of data analysis by evaluating the pros and cons of data analysis methods used.\nImplements procedures and policies within a data processing function.\nTeaches others how to improve the validity and reliability of data used in various analyses.\nEvaluates best practices of data gathering and analysis within the industry.\nData-Driven Decision Making: Knowledge of the data-driven decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to gather and analyze data to make organizational decisions that align with strategic business objectives and goals.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nApplies an assigned technique for data-driven thinking in a Decision-Making process.\nDiscerns between \"signal\" and \"noise\" when interpreting data.\nIdentifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.\nParticipates in the process of choosing KPIs and metrics to influence decisions.\nUtilizes the basic data collection and evaluation tools and techniques.\nInfluencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nDevelops basic persuasive arguments.\nDiscusses organizational culture around providing input on decisions.\nUses active listening skills and probing techniques to surface opportunities to influence.\nIdentifies who the decision makers are and how they receive information.\nRegularly presents ideas or suggestions to associates in persuasive terms.\nAlignment: Knowledge of the importance of collaboration among team members and the ability to enroll stakeholders in communicating and coordinating activities to support the organization's vision and strategies.\nLevel Extensive Experience:\nInvolves team in discussions focused on clarifying and improving broad commitment.\nInterprets the organization's vision for external stakeholders.\nEstablishes clear expectations and accountabilities linked to the vision.\nDevelops methods for effectively and consistently communicating strategy and operational goals.\nHelps managers tailor approaches for mobilizing their team around the strategy.\nRefines operational priorities over time to preserve alignment with vision.\nCross-Team Integration: Understanding of the importance of inter-team collaboration in breaking down silos and achieving business results; ability to lead employees from various functions to communicate, coordinate work across divisions, and collaborate in solving problems as one team.\nLevel Extensive Experience:\nInvolves key stakeholders in upfront planning efforts.\nEnlists formal and informal network contacts to improve collaboration among teams\nGenerates \"win-win\" strategies to gain support for key initiatives from others across boundaries.\nEstablishes ways to encourage teamwork across functions.\nCoaches others on best methods for performing teamwork across organizational boundaries.\nRecommends systems and technology to promote widespread collaboration.\nProgram Management: Knowledge of the policies and techniques to manage a set of related projects within a program; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control the set of projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve program objectives.\nLevel Extensive Experience:\nEvaluates risks and vulnerabilities and creates contingency plans.\nAdvises others on preferred tools, techniques and methods for estimating program cost and time.\nConducts regular and ad-hoc program reviews with project managers, team and clients.\nCoaches others in maintaining open communication among project managers and interested parties.\nOversees reporting requirements and creates monitoring and control mechanisms.\nPlans, estimates, staffs, organizes and monitors a set of projects within a program.\nTeam Management: Knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams.\nLevel Extensive Experience:\nBrings projects to closure and ensures capture of what can be learned from the experience.\nLeads the definition of team mission and objectives for a variety of teams.\nEmploys appropriate techniques for maintaining team enthusiasm, energy, and focus.\nEnsures that team members are on board, unified, and moving in the same direction.\nCommunicates both within the team and to stakeholders.\nLearns and utilizes special talents and work styles of team members.\nTop candidates will have:\nAdvanced Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience \nSystems, controls, and/or embedded software development experience\nExperience with New Product Introduction, New Technology Introduction, Continuous Product Improvement, and product validation \nDemonstrated communication skills and the ability to relate complex technical topics to business objectives \nDemonstrated ability to work in a diverse, results oriented global team environment \nExperience with processes related to excellence in requirements management, design quality, validation, functional safety, and cybersecurity\nStrong systems thinking, technical decision-making, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration. \nAdditional Information:\nThis position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Mossville, IL or Irving, TX office.\nDomestic relocation assistance available.\nVisa sponsorship is not available with this position.\nThis position will require up to 10-15% travel.\nSummary Pay Range:\n$159,120.00 - $238,680.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-relatedknowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. 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\nThis position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.Posting Dates:\nOctober 15, 2026 - November 2, 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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