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 Manufacturing Applications team of Caterpillar IT is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst to be a team leader, providing technical guidance and project management for a variety of manufacturing applications used globally at Caterpillar.

Significant responsibilities will include managing support and development work efforts; communicating with application users; evaluating new technologies that can improve team efficiencies; and directing offshore teams.

What You Will Do:

• Provide technical and delivery leadership for the development, testing, implementation, and ongoing support of multiple global manufacturing systems.

• Own planning and execution of support and development work across a portfolio of manufacturing applications, ensuring alignment with business priorities and operational needs.

• Partner with manufacturing facilities and business stakeholders to define and refine requirements, lead user acceptance testing, and coordinate deployments with minimal production impact.

• Drive disciplined, high‑quality deployments through strong process control, standards adherence, and continuous improvement practices.

• Ensure applications remain secure, stable, and compliant by proactively addressing vulnerabilities, required updates, and forced changes.

• Collaborate with infrastructure and platform teams to manage application environments and resolve cross‑functional dependencies.

• Lead and mentor team members, providing guidance during complex issue resolution and reinforcing best practices.

• Communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences—including business partners, developers, infrastructure teams, and leadership—adapting messaging to support informed decision‑making.

What You Have:

• Ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds

• Good communication skills

• Ability to analyze issues and make recommendations

Top candidates will also have:

• Looking for self-starters who can be proactive about keeping applications up to date and looking for ways to better meet customer needs

• Experience managing a global team (of both Cat and Agency resources)

• Understanding of ITSM processes

Additional Info:

• The ideal location for this role is East Peoria-IL, Dallas-TX

About Caterpillar –

For more than a century, Caterpillar has helped build a better, more sustainable world. With 2025 sales and revenues of $67.6 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is shaping the future as the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Backed by one of the largest independent global dealer networks and financing services through Cat Financial, the company’s primary business segments: Power & Energy, Construction Industries and Resource Industries are solving customers’ toughest challenges through commercial excellence and advanced technology, driven by a highly skilled, dedicated global team. Learn more at www.caterpillar.com.

Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $183,140.00

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.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

March 23, 2026 - April 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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