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.

Role Summary:
The Core Embedded Software division is seeking a leader to fill the position of NPI Manager for the Information Product Platforms. This position will provide NPI leadership to the Information Platform teams. The responsibilities will include management of the program timelines, budget, and quality. Additionally, this position provides people leadership for a team of 4 Caterpillar team members, along with technical leadership for a team of about 20 Caterpillar and Agency software developers. This position will interact regularly with system, hardware, and software teams and managers to collaborate on the delivery of Information Platforms.

What you will do:

• NPI Leadership of the Information Product Platforms
• Responsible for Information Platform Gateway Reviews & Design Reviews
• Development & Communication of Information Platform Timelines
• Accountable for developing and managing Information Platform Life Time Estimates
• Meet Information Platform Quality Commitments
• Collaborate with and communicate results to the Machine & Engine Systems teams
• Work with members of the Senior Technology Leadership Forum (STLF) to prioritize information related projects that will benefit the Caterpillar enterprise
• Work with Chief Engineers, Tech Stewards, NPI Managers, Clients, and Process Partners to develop roadmaps and strategies for Information Platforms

Skill Descriptors

• Program 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.
• Quality Management: Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.
• 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.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Products and Services: Knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups; ability to apply knowledge of product and service appropriately to diverse situations.

Consideration for top candidates:

• Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum
• Extensive engineering experience, in roles of increasing responsibility
• Electronics systems, hardware, or software development experience

• Experience with the New Product Introduction (NPI) process
• Supervisory and global team leadership experience
• Demonstrated strong technical and analytical skills

Additional Details:

• This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Mossville, IL office.
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.

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Summary Pay Range:

$156,000.00 - $234,000.00

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

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 12, 2025 - November 30, 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. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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