Career Area:

Technology, Digital and Data

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 Cat® Digital group is the digital arm of Caterpillar Inc., responsible for bringing world class digital capabilities to our products and services. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, we're focused on using data, technology, advanced analytics, and AI to help our customers build a better world.

Join a group of world-class digital product management professionals and develop digital products that help our customers maintain their equipment, diagnose potential issues, and schedule proactive repairs before the issues ever arise. The opportunity to make an enormous impact is truly remarkable!

Job Summary:

The Cat® Foresight & Cat® Inspect product team is seeking a talented and motivated Principal Digital Program Manager to lead the program schedule for 2030 Strategy deliverables for Condition Monitoring, Inspections, and CVA Maintenance & Repair Management. They will work with the Cat® Foresight & Cat® Inspect product managers as well as internal and external stakeholders to build & execute digital product development plans that meet business partner needs and organize and prioritize the resources necessary to deliver.

What You Will Do:

• Builds, maintains, and manages the program schedule and day-to-day activities for the 2030 Strategy deliverables for Condition Monitoring, Inspections, and CVA Maintenance & Repair Management
• Develops contingency plans for potential risks.
• Evaluates and manages deliverables and resource loading to ensure that expectations are achievable, developed, and met.
• Monitors program results for significant deviations. Ensures adherence to quality standards and processes per the Cat® Digital operating model.
• Collaborates with all Cat® Foresight & Cat® Inspect product managers in the development and execution of program plans.
• Communicates on-going governance & risks for program plans with internal and external stakeholders

What You Will Have:

• Project Management: Extensive knowledge of project management; ability to plan, organize, monitor and control complex projects using appropriate technical resources.
• Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Extensive 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.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Extensive knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Desired Experience:

• Expert program management - Experience developing and executing complex digital product programs with proven delivery and results.
• Disciplined execution and leadership in achieving targets – Demonstrated ability to:
  • Define clear objectives and success metrics
  • Align and organize resources to deliver against targets
  • Communicate expectations effectively across stakeholders
  • Govern progress and ensure accountability for delivery

• Digital product management experience
• Technical experience developing & engineering digital products
• Executive communication

Additional Information:

This position will have the option to be based out of our Chicago, IL or Peoria, IL offices.

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What You Will Get:

Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We’ve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.

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

Summary Pay Range:

$144,960.00 - $217,320.00

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:

December 17, 2025 - January 5, 2026

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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