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 Strategy Manager will be responsible for developing and supporting strategic initiatives for the Earthmoving Division. This role will interface directly with leadership across the organization in order to help execute the Earthmoving Division strategy.

Caterpillar's Earthmoving Division (part of the Construction Industries Segment) is responsible for the worldwide design, manufacturing and support responsibility for medium tractor products, motor graders, medium wheel loaders, paving products, and SEM-branded product lines.

Responsibilities

• Leads analyses and solution development for key initiatives as a divisional lead or for the business segment.
• Works closely with business partners to define the business problem, issues and planned approach for one or more engagements as a divisional lead for the business.
• Oversees performance of data collection, research and reporting activities and ss a divisional lead or for a business segment. Coaches junior team members and business partners.
• Provides recommended solutions. Works with senior consultants / managers to develop and deliver business insights as a divisional lead or for the business.

Skill Descriptors

Stakeholder Management:

Knowledge of stakeholder management techniques; ability to systematically identify stakeholders, analyze their needs and expectations, and implement various tasks to engage with them.

• Evaluates stakeholder profiles, roles, claims and interests in an organization and how these may conflict.
• Consults stakeholders in identifying opportunities for strategic change while evaluating the strategic choices available to an organization.
• Manages conflicting stakeholder priorities, when implementing strategic-change initiatives.
• Oversees business operations and resource allocation with strategic objectives and the drivers of shareholder and stakeholder value.
• Reviews professional values and ethical judgment in all aspects of work.
• Oversees key client reviews to assure service and stakeholder satisfaction.

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.

• Implements the group's go-to-market strategy.
• Raises awareness of potential strategic alliances and partnerships.
• Explains elements of the strategy to others and encourages questions.
• Monitors marketplace trends, opportunities, and vulnerabilities; reports findings.
• Makes sound recommendations when faced with complex and contradictory alternatives.

Effective Communications:

Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

• Reviews others' writing or presentations and provides feedback and coaching.
• Adapts documents and presentations for the intended audience.
• Demonstrates both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position.
• Communicates well downward, upward, and outward.
• Employs appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement.
• Maintains focus on the topic at hand.

Consulting:

Knowledge of techniques, roles, and responsibilities in providing technical or business guidance to clients, both internal and external; ability to apply consulting knowledge appropriately.

• Analyzes and fully documents client requirements.
• Applies experience to developing and executing multiple consulting assignments.
• Works with client to identify alternative solutions and associated pro's and con's.
• Prepares proposals and presentations for a consulting opportunity.
• Manages all aspects and phases of a consulting relationship.
• Monitors consulting assignments versus expectations.

Planning:

Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.

• Develops, refines, and communicates tactical plans for own responsibilities.
• Provides the right level of detail as input for strategic plan development.
• Demonstrates the value and necessity of linking tactical plans to overall strategic plan.
• Ensures attention to the detail and dependencies of existing departmental-level plans.
• Plans for allocation of resources in line with unit goals, technical and business objectives.
• Ensures the planning process is integrated with the overall business plan.

Additional Details

• Location: Peoria, IL
• Caterpillar operates in a hybrid work environment, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week of onsite, in office work.
• Travel:25%, domestic and international
• Relocation assistance IS available
• Sponsorship is NOT offered

Final details:

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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 the potential of a monthly bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

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, back

ed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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:

October 23, 2024 - November 5, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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