Career Area:
Strategy
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.
Program Manager (BTL)
Role Definition:
This is a Program Management position working in the role of ERP Business Transformation Lead (BTL). As a BTL in the Enterprise Applications division at Caterpillar, you are accountable for independently executing ERP implementation programs and will perform program/project workshops, development sessions, gate reviews, and other program related meetings. Additionally, adherence to divisional and corporate governance processes and methodologies will be required.
**What You Will Do: **
- Advanced in Project Management tools & processes. Facilitate projects, lead chartering sessions, develop/ validate network diagrams, lead integration and project compression sessions. Mentor and train other Project Managers and Coordinators.
- Works directly with Group CIO teams and Business Unit leadership at manufacturing facilities and supporting organizations across regions to define major transformation project charters. The BTL facilitates across diverse teams of employees and contracted resources providing consulting services to define, design, develop, and implement as defined by the charter. The incumbent provides guidance and ensures results meet customer quality expectations.
- Anticipates complex business problems or process optimization opportunities, identifies alternatives, and recommends the best solutions collaborating closely with global functional teams and Enterprise Architecture.
- Coach and direct teams on comprehensive Change Management process for the deployment at targeted sites by collaborating closely with global functional teams and Enterprise Architecture.
- Coach and direct teams on comprehensive Change Management process for the deployments at targeted sites by working closely with GCIO Engagement Managers and the site leadership teams. Evaluate the current and desired states of change across structure, process, people and culture. Determine impact of the delta state including integration with other impacting changes. Build key role maps identifying sponsors, change agents, and targets of change. Analyze the critical variables for change, history of changes, culture, and resistance.
- Consider interrelationships of the functional areas involved, assure timely communications among related areas to meet changing business needs of multiple customers and corporate requirements.
- Adapt to diverse business climates.
- Flexible for business travel, up to 25% to various Caterpillar facilities.
**What You Have: **
- Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives. Communicates reporting requirements; creates monitoring and control mechanisms.
- Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
- Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors and peers.
- Planning, Tactical and Strategic: 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.
- Flexibility and Adaptability: Knowledge of successful approaches and techniques for dealing with change; ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change.
Top Candidates Will Have:
- Prior ERP deployments or major business transformation related programs delivery experience.
- Extensive progressive responsible job-related experience.
- Working knowledge of Core Manufacturing or Supply-Chain Applications.
- PMP or 6-Sigma Black Belt certification.
- Functional experience in ERP applications.
- APICS CPIM /CSCP certification.
Additional Info:
- The primary locations for this position are Peoria, IL, Dallas, TX or Nashville, TN.
- This position requires 5 days onsite.
- Sponsorship is NOT available.
- Up to 25% travel is required.
**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.
**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:
$147,760.00 - $221,640.00
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
Posting Dates:
May 14, 2026 - May 24, 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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