Program Manager

Caterpillar; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Up to 20% Bonus

Car Allowance

Contributory pension scheme - CaterpI…

Contributory share scheme - Caterpilla

Optional flexible benefits including:;

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Program Manager in Peterborough to lead large, cross-functional HR programs with a focus on payroll and related implementations. You will coordinate internal and external teams, translate corporate objectives into practical program plans, and drive process improvements within a global enterprise.

The role requires onsite work five days a week with international travel up to 20%. A competitive package includes a base salary of £79,424 plus bonus potential and a

Qualifications

• Knowledge of program management practices to plan, organize and control multiple related projects.
• Ability to influence decisions across the organization.
• Ability to align stakeholders with company vision and strategy.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and breaking down silos.
• Experience building and guiding high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional programs with HR processes, design and implement improved workflows.
• Coordinate project teams and ensure adherence to processes and governance.
• Provide solutioning input and maintain program momentum across multiple initiatives.
• Oversee deployment of HR systems, processes and payroll related changes across functions.
• Plan, monitor and ensure on-time delivery of program milestones.

Skills

Program management

Influencing

Alignment

Cross-team integration

Team management

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.

Job Title: Program Manager

Salary: £79,424 + dependent upon experience

Location: Peterborough, UK

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave,
• Up to 20% Bonus
• Car Allowance
• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%
• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

The Opportunity

Caterpillar's HR Service Delivery drives operational excellence in Human Resources, we are an experience-focused, technology-centric enabler to achieve our HR priorities supporting the enterprise strategy.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team on a journey to transition HR support from being a focused service provider to enabler with a focus on accelerating value and mitigating risk.

We are hiring for Cross Functional Program Manager to provide leadership for large high profile global enterprise projects focusing on Payroll and other critical implementations that cover or impact multiple business processes.

You will be responsible for leading the planning and management of multiple connected cross functional internal and external teams to collaborate and design the optimal solutions. This role will give you a unique opportunity to shape our Payroll solutions, support our global organization and be an influential part in our HR modernization journey.

What You Will Do

• Oversee Caterpillar's Cross Functional Programs, providing leadership with an understanding of HR Processes to provide guidance for planning the work and design processes with knowledge of technology, process management principles and Lean.
• Organizing and coordinating processes and procedures for all project teams to follow within the program.
• Lead from a program management perspective while also contributing expertise for solutioning.
• Support programs coordinating multiple teams along with relevant stakeholders, to create and implement new and revised HR processes, system enhancements, and workflows to ensure cross functional cohesion along with compliance with jurisdictional employment and labor laws and regulations.
• Serving as a liaison and building bridges among project teams within the program. Translating corporate objectives into program objectives and practices for internal and external teams.
• Planning and monitoring program development to ensure that quality standards and goals are achieved.
• Managing all aspects of a program to ensure projects within the program are implemented, accepted, and accomplished within a set deadline.
• Manage multiple programs simultaneously navigating competing priorities and/or resources to achieve project plan timelines.

What You Have

• Program Management: Knowledge of the policies and techniques to manage a set of related projects within a program; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control the set of projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve program objectives.
• Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
• Alignment: Knowledge of the importance of collaboration among team members and the ability to enroll stakeholders in communicating and coordinating activities to support the organization's vision and strategies.
• Cross-Team Integration: Understanding of the importance of inter-team collaboration in breaking down silos and achieving business results; ability to lead employees from various functions to communicate, coordinate work across divisions, and collaborate in solving problems as one team.
• Team Management: Knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Global system deployment/implementation project experience within a matrix organization.
• Skilled in building trusted partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking, driving process efficiencies and customer focused solutions.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt expertise, applying data, root-cause analysis and structured problem solving to complex business challenges.

Additional Info

• This role requires 5 days/week onsite
• International travel up to 20%

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 over 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.

Posting Dates:

November 5, 2026 - November 17, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply