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Career Area:StrategyJob 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.As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead complex, high-visibility strategic initiatives that drive business transformation, operational excellence, and organizational growth. You will be accountable for managing large-scale programs and projects involving multiple stakeholders, cross-functional teams, significant budgets, and executive-level visibility.This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, risk management expertise, and the ability to influence decisions across business and technology organizations.
You will play a key role in ensuring successful execution while aligning project outcomes with enterprise objectives.What You Will Do:Lead the delivery of large, complex, cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives from concept through implementationPartner with executives, business leaders, and technical teams to define project strategies, objectives, business outcomes, and success measuresEstablish and manage project governance structures, steering committees, and executive-level reportingDevelop and oversee comprehensive project plans, budgets, resource strategies, and delivery roadmapsManage project financials, forecasting, resource allocation, and budget performanceDrive risk, dependency, and issue management across multiple workstreams and stakeholder groupsLead cross-functional project teams and influence stakeholders without direct authorityEnsure projects deliver measurable business value while maintaining quality, compliance, and operational readinessSupport organizational change management activities associated with project implementationsProvide strategic guidance, coaching, and mentoring to project managers and project team membersIdentify opportunities to improve project delivery practices, governance models, and portfolio execution capabilitiesManage vendor relationships, contract deliverables, and external partnerships as requiredDeliver executive presentations, business updates, and key decision-making materials for senior leadershipWhat You Have:Strategic Project Leadership-Proven experience leading large-scale, enterprise-wide projects or programs with significant business impact and executive visibilityProgram & Portfolio Coordination-Experience managing multiple interrelated projects, dependencies, and delivery teams across complex environmentsExecutive Stakeholder Management-Ability to engage, influence, and communicate effectively with senior executives, business leaders, and external partnersFinancial & Resource Management-Strong experience managing project budgets, forecasts, financial performance, resource planning, and investment trackingOrganizational Change & Transformation-Experience supporting business transformation, organizational change, and enterprise-wide implementationsGovernance & Delivery Excellence-Strong understanding of project governance, controls, compliance, and delivery methodologiesRisk Management-Advanced experience identifying, managing, and escalating strategic risks, dependencies, and delivery challengesAnalytical & Decision-Making Skills-Ability to analyze complex situations, evaluate trade-offs, and drive informed business decisionsLeadership Skills-Strong leadership capabilities with experience influencing cross-functional teams and mentoring project professionalsTop Candidates Will Also Have:Hold Project Management certifications such as PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2, Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP), or equivalentHave experience working within P