Senior Digital Project Manager

Caterpillar Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Chennai is seeking an experienced Digital Programs Manager to lead large-scale, multi‑team initiatives within the CAT Digital operating model, delivering end-to-end programs that align with engineering standards and business outcomes.

You will drive program planning, governance, data‑driven decisions, and cross‑domain coordination across agile teams, coordinating with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to ensure on‑time delivery, risk management, and continuous

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in digital/IT program management.
• Domain experience: eCommerce platforms, digital applications, or large-scale enterprise systems.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related field.
• Certifications: Agile/Scrum/PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery across multiple domain teams operating on a shared platform.
• Drive integrated delivery plans with clear dependency mapping across teams.
• Establish and enforce domain ownership accountability and boundaries.
• Lead execution of migration and retirement programs (legacy to modern platforms/APIs).
• Facilitate Scrum-of-Scrums/program-level forums for aligned execution.

Skills

Program Planning & Execution

Cross-Domain Dependency Management

Program Governance & Reporting

Data-Driven Decision Making

Stakeholder & Leadership Management

Release & Cutover Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT / Computer Science / related field

Job description

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.

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.

Role Definition

Leads the planning, organization, and execution of large-scale, multi-team digital programs, ensuring alignment to CAT Digital’s model, engineering standards, and enterprise business outcomes. Drives end-to-end delivery across multiple agile teams, managing dependencies, risks, and governance across complex, shared-platform environments.

Key Responsibilities

Program Execution & Domain Governance

• Manage delivery across multiple domain teams operating on a shared platform
• Drive integrated delivery plans with clear dependency mapping across teams
• Establish and enforce domain ownership accountability and boundaries
• Lead execution of migration and retirement programs (e.g., legacy to modern platforms/APIs)

Cross-Team Coordination (Scrum-of-Scrums/SAFE model)

• Facilitate Scrum-of-Scrums / program-level forums to ensure aligned execution across teams
• Resolve cross-domain dependencies, risks, and integration issues
• Remove blockers impacting multiple teams and escalated effectively
• Ensure consistent adoption of Agile practices across teams

Delivery Governance & Quality Management

• Drive adherence to Engineering Excellence KPIs (e.g., in-sprint quality, regression control, release stability)
• Monitor delivery health using dashboards, metrics, and progress trackers
• Manage risks, issues, and mitigation plans proactively
• Ensure release readiness across all impacted domains

Stakeholder & Leadership Communication

• Act as primary interface between engineering, product, and business stakeholders
• Provide executive-ready updates on program health, risks, and decisions
• Drive alignment on priorities, trade-offs, and release scope
• Support quarterly planning and roadmap alignment

Data-Driven Program Management

• Define and track program-level KPIs, OKRs, and success metrics
• Drive data-backed decision-making (velocity, defect trends, quality metrics, dependency risks)
• Oversee reporting across multiple teams and ensure data integrity

Operating Model & Continuous Improvement

• Drive adoption of the CAT Digital Operating Model scoping execution tracking
• Standardize templates for planning, tracking, and status reporting
• Identify systemic gaps (quality, ownership, dependencies) and implement improvements
• Promote shift-left testing and early risk identification

Skill Descriptors

• Program Planning & Execution
• Cross-Domain Dependency Management
• Program Governance & Reporting
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Stakeholder & Leadership Management
• Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
• Release & Cutover Management
• Transformation & Implementation Leadership
• End-to-End Program Ownership
• Governance, Standards & Process Excellence

Experience & Qualification

• Experience: 8+ years in digital / IT project or program management
• Domain Experience: eCommerce platforms, digital applications, or large-scale enterprise systems (preferred)
• Education: Bachelor’s degree (IT / Computer Science / related field)
• Certifications: Agile / Scrum / PMP (preferred)

Posting Dates

September 9, 2026 - September 22, 2026

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