Manager Digital Program

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.
Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Job Summary:
Leads the Cat Digital Connectivity Compliance team by collaborating with internal and external partners to proactively identify regulations impacting Connectivity. Designs, implements, and maintains strategic, multi-disciplinary programs in support of connectivity compliance strategy.
What You Will Do:

• Manage the day-to-day activities of identifying upcoming regulations, assess impact of upcoming regulation on Caterpillar connected solutions.
• Accountable for certification (NPI/Aftermarket) and re-certification of PL
• Accountable to monitor devices reporting from non-certified/embargoes countries and take action to suspend them
• Responsible to oversee and drive compliance project with Cat Digital and ICS (eg. EU data Act, EU Red, CRA etc.)
• Manage PL and harness supply demand from aftermarket team with ICS and supplier(s)
• Identifying potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; assist with developing corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues and providing general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future
• Planned and ad-hoc communications of findings/risks to stakeholders

What You Will Have:
Organizational Leadership:

• Employs various group decision-making methods depending on the situation.
• Promotes efficacy through monitoring, coaching & motivating peers, intervention, etc.
• Initiates structure: role clarification, setting standards, holding peers accountable, etc.

Program Management:

• Evaluates risks, vulnerabilities and creates contingency plans.
• Conducts regular and ad-hoc program reviews with project managers, team and clients.
• Coaches others in maintaining open communication among project managers and interested parties.
• Oversees reporting requirements, and creates monitoring and control mechanisms.

Change Control:

• Defines and communicates change risks, contingency alternatives and associated benefits and drawbacks.
• Coordinates the implementation of change in diverse and complex production environments.

Problem Management:

• Monitors and improves problem reporting, tracking, escalation and resolution.
• Estimates costs and benefits of potential solutions and makes recommendations.
• Conducts trend and root cause analysis to identify and address recurring problems.
• Identifies and evaluates alternative approaches to resolving service problems .

Considerations For Top Candidates:

• Good communication and networking skills
• Knowledge of Caterpillar telematics and its associated data flow
• Program and team leadership experience
• Compliance background
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Management

Additional Details:
This position must be based out of either the Peoria, IL or Chicago, IL offices with a flexible hybrid work environment.
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Summary Pay Range:
$126,000.00 - $189,000.00
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:
Annual incentive bonus plan*
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .
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:
February 11, 2025 - February 17, 2025
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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