Director, Global Site Connectivity & Edge Solutions

Cyient

Allen (TX)

On-site

USD 189,000 - 284,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Director of Advanced Site Connectivity Solutions to define and scale connectivity and digital site solutions across customer environments. This role sits at the intersection of connectivity, edge computing, and enterprise platforms, guiding strategy, solutioning, and execution for private networks, satellite, telemetry, and site-level digital infrastructure.

The role leads cross-functional teams, driving adoption of secure, high-performance architectures and end-to-end

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with significant connectivity/delivery experience.
Experience with site connectivity solutions (5G/private LTE, Wi-Fi, satellite, edge computing) and ecosystems.
Proven ability to lead multiple programs and large deployments across distributed environments.
Demonstrated leadership of managers and senior technical leaders.
Experience delivering complex solutions in agile or hybrid environments.
Strong executive communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Define and lead the global strategy for advanced connectivity and site-level connectivity solutions including industrial IoT, edge computing, and networking infrastructure across diverse and remote customer environments.
Drive adoption of scalable, secure, and high-performance connectivity architectures (e.g., private LTE/5G, Wi-Fi, satellite, edge computing).
Partner with product, engineering, and business leaders to align connectivity capabilities with customer needs and enterprise strategy.
Identify emerging technologies and trends to maintain a competitive advantage in connected site solutions.
Lead end-to-end solutioning for connected site ecosystems, integrating devices, networks, platforms, and applications.
Advocate for solutions that maximize reuse, interoperability, and scalability.
Ensure seamless integration across various platforms, cloud environments, edge systems, and enterprise applications.
Collaborate with architecture teams to define standards and reference architecture for connected site deployments.
Own the portfolio of site connectivity solutions initiatives, including intake, prioritization, and sequencing.
Establish governance frameworks to manage scope, timelines, dependencies, and financial performance.
Drive execution across multiple concurrent programs, ensuring predictable and high-quality delivery.
Monitor portfolio performance through metrics tied to adoption, reliability, cost efficiency, and business impact.
Ensure deep understanding of customer site environments and operational challenges.
Translate customer needs into integrated connectivity and digital infrastructure solutions.
Support go-to-market strategies and customer engagements for advanced connectivity offerings.
Enable tailored solutions for complex environments such as construction sites, mining operations, and remote industrial locations.
Promote agile and hybrid delivery models to accelerate solution deployment.
Develop strategic partnerships with technology vendors and external ecosystem partners to deliver innovative site connectivity solutions.
Drive continuous improvement based on operational performance data and customer feedback.
Lead, coach, and develop high-performing technical teams, fostering innovation and continuous improvement