Program Specialist

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.
This position is for a Program Specialist within the ICS IT Division of Caterpillar IT responsible for portfolio management. In this position, you will be managing $30m in departmental spend and $60m in Caterpillar IT consumption charges and approximately $5 - $10 million spend annually in IT project related activities.
Job Summary:
In this role you will work with (5) IT Engagement Mangers to manage the yearly process of cost creation and the monthly process of cost management. Will work with managers, Caterpillar IT and suppliers to align resources and collect cost to ensure cost management of IT projects throughout the year. Will also work with key business resource managers to rollup, communicate and identify opportunities for cost and to forward project on-going IT costs out multiple years based on IT strategic roadmap.
What You Will Do:

• Manage and monitor the collection and reporting of departmental expenses
• Manage and monitor the collection and reporting of Caterpillar IT consumption charges
• Track and manage the explanation of monthly changes within departments, Caterpillar IT consumption and P&L with managers, senior leaders and business partners
• Drive projects and processes to control IT costs and to project out future year IT costs based on current projects and IT strategic roadmap
• Provide support to managers and staff for the Caterpillar IT demand management process
• Provide support for the creation and management of purchase requests and purchase orders
• Provide support for the creation and management of time reporting for IT projects
• Work with managers in the development of business cases and value generation enabled by IT projects within ICS IT

What You Will Have:
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.
Technology Advising : Knowledge of effective advisory methods and ability to provide valued information and advice to clients regarding products, technologies, services and solutions for a specific technology domain.
Application Design, Architecture: Knowledge of basic activities and deliverables of application design; ability to utilize application design methodologies, tools and techniques to convert business requirements and logical models into a technical application design.
Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.
System and Technology Integration: Knowledge of the features and facilities of systems; ability to integrate and communicate among applications, databases and technology platforms.
System Testing: Knowledge of system and software testing; ability to design, plan and execute system testing strategies and tactics to ensure the quality of software at all stages of the system life cycle.
Systems Software Infrastructure: Knowledge of computer architecture and system software interaction; ability to design and build a fundamental architecture of operating systems, database management systems, communications protocols, compilers and other development tools.
Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.
Considerations For Top Candidates:

• Understanding of time reporting process
• High level of proficiency in excel and PowerPoint
• Good communication skills to various levels within the organization
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience desired
• Understanding of Caterpillar IT demand management process.is a HUGE plus
• Understanding of Caterpillar IT consumption process is a HUGE plus

What You Will Get:
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
Additional Info :
The primary location for this position is Peoria, IL, Dallas, TX or Nashville, TN.
This position requires minimum 5 days IN OFFICE .
Sponsorship is NOT available.
Relocation is NOT available.
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:
$126,000.00 - $204,720.00
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
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 19, 2025 - February 28, 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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