Career Area:

Engineering

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the team as a New Product Introduction (NPI) and Strategy Manager where you can have an immediate and significant impact on a product group with Team Caterpillar.

As the NPI and Strategy Manager, you will report directly to the Vice President of Product Management for Medium Wheeled Products (MWP), guiding multi-functional teams accountable for delivering on new customer features for current and future product.

What You Will Do:

• Create the vision and direction for the MWP business. Translates to a series of near term and long-range strategies and functional plans
• Manage a global team making a difference to our customer’s grading needs
• Develop a deep understanding of the product, customer requirements, competition & cost drivers
• Stay abreast of current product performance to ensure opportunities are addressed with future generations
• Pursue product cost reduction and execute via NPI
• Ensure new product development addresses opportunities related to capacity, quality, velocity and supplier development
• Communicate, collaborate and coordinate with other teams and business partners when required. Gain consensus from a variety of disciplines on appropriate goals, development plans and resources to assure program success
• Participate in all NPI decisions and activities (concept, design, build, test, release and production) directly impacting product group sales and profit, research, and capital investment
• Serve as chief of staff for MWP Team

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

• Degree requirement: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or similar directly related degree.
• Program Management: Demonstrated strong financial acumen by leveraging program management principles to effectively balance cost, quality, and schedule, enhancing profitability and alignment with business objectives.
• Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Experience in utilizing approaches to optimize material flow, supplier collaboration, market requirements and product development efficiency that drives a seamless execution of NPI programs.

• Effective Communication: Proficient leading and developing diverse teams across multiple locations, fostering collaboration and alignment towards common objectives. Demonstrated ability to understand and respect cultural differences is crucial for effective global leadership. Candidate must demonstrate in their resume that they have experience in a global capacity.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Prior NPI program management experience.
• Strong background in product development.
• Electrification experience is a plus.

Additional Info:

• Office Model: This position requires the employee to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.
• Travel: 25% domestic and international travel is expected.
• Relocation: Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify.
• ISE: Not available.
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available.

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

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:

June 10, 2025 - June 23, 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.

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