Account Specialist – Orders Management

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Larne; On-site; GBP 71,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A global machinery and equipment company in Northern Ireland is seeking a seasoned project management professional to manage projects with significant R&D value. The role requires expertise in project management tools and processes, as well as participation in complex programs. Candidates must have a relevant degree, PMP certification, and strong leadership skills. This full-time position entails onsite work five days a week, offering a competitive salary range from $95,640 to $143,520 along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Required: Degree or equivalent experience.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• Multi-business unit experience beneficial.
• Strong leadership and networking skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects with substantial R&D value.
• Track progress and develop solutions to program problems.
• Participate in proposals and program specifications.
• Monitor scheduling, budget, and performance.

Skills

Planning: Tactical, Strategic

Process Management

Collaborating

Effective Communications

Problem Solving

Project Management

Data Gathering and Reporting

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

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.

This position is the role of a seasoned project management professional. They will manage projects that have substantial R&D value, are moderate to complex in nature, and are managed with limited supervision. This position requires a thorough understanding in program and project management tools & processes. Ability to facilitate programs, leads chartering sessions, develops/validates network diagrams and lead integration & compression sessions. Work assignments may be specialized in nature but may also be broad based with coordination between other staff personnel to complete a larger, more complex program.

Role Definition

Assists Program Manager with the management of more complex projects within a corporate program.

Responsibilities

• Tracking progress according to program schedules and goals; developing solutions to program problems.

• Participating in the preparations of proposals, plans, and program specifications.

• Developing the project scope documents, project timetables and other documents that would be provided to Project Managers.

• Monitoring the scheduling, budget, and performance of company programs.

Degree Requirement

Degree or equivalent experience desired

Top Candidates will also have:

• PMP Certification

• Multi-business unit experience

• Exceptional leadership and networking skills

• Self-starter with strong technical and analytical skills

Skill Descriptors

• Planning: Tactical, 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.
• Process Management: Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.
• Collaborating: Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• 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.
• 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.
• Data Gathering and Reporting: Knowledge of tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company.

Please note:

Relocation and/or sponsorship are not offered for this role.

Office Location: IL–Peoria, Building LC Office. This position requires on-site presence five days a week.

Summary Pay Range:

$95,640.00 - $143,520.00

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. 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.

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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