Senior Project Manager
Caterpillar
Career Area:
StrategyJob 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.
Caterpillar’s Excavation (EXD) division is hiring a Senior Project Manager within their Work Tool Business Development team.
Role Summary: Drive continuous sales growth through strategic partner engagement. Lead, manage, and support projects related to the development and implementation of growth opportunities and process and product improvements in Caterpillar’s work tool business within the Excavation Division.
What You’ll Do (Job Duties)
Analyze and identify growth opportunities for work tools from a product and region perspective
Lead projects to improve business results and drive financial results including developing project plans and business cases
Identify and run process improvement projects across the portfolio inclusive of point-of-sale offerings and aftermarket opportunities
Data analysis of global business results and communicate monthly results of work tools business plans with division leadership
Gather information and benchmark best practices for business line improvement opportunities
Work with peers from numerous divisions to analyze, scope, lead and execute process improvement projects
What You Have (Core Skills)
Analytical 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
Influencing: Ability to enhance collaboration and improving project advancements to achieve product growth goals
Interpersonal Relationships: Ability to enable effective communication and foster collaboration to build professional relationships and advance projects
Problem Solving: Ability to navigate challenges brought up in the project plan, improve products and processes, and helps provide innovation into our portfolio
Process Improvement: Ability to streamline projects and increase the efficiency of the projects run
Project Management: Ability to lead complex, global projects that will ultimately lead to customer solutions
Top Candidates Will Also Have
Bachelor's degree in business or engineering, with consideration for other related fields or work tools industry experience
Excellent business acumen, collaboration, and leadership skills
Previous commercial experience
Previous team management experience
Ability to work with global teams and resolve issues independently
Additional Details
Domestic relocation assistance to Peoria, IL only is available for this role
Travel: up to 25%
Summary Pay Range:
$126,000.00 - $189,000.00Compensation 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 3, 2025 - November 15, 2025Any 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.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.