Director, Wireline Connectivity Sales (Telecom)

Cyient; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 189,000 - 284,000; Full time

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

Skills

Education/Experience

Connectivity infra

Portfolio leadership

Leadership

Agile delivery

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Job description

Director, Advanced Site Connectivity Solutions

Mossville, Illinois
Irving, Texas
Full time
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**Career Area:**
Product Support

**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 is Caterpillar ( Director, Advanced Site Connectivity Solutions is a senior leader responsible for defining, delivering, and scaling connectivity and digital site solutions that enable intelligent, data-driven operations across customer environments. This role operates at the intersection of connectivity, infrastructure, edge computing, and technology/digital platform solutions, ensuring seamless integration between physical assets, network technologies, and enterprise platforms. The Director leads strategy, solutioning, and execution for advanced connectivity ecosystems including private networks, satellite networks, edge solutions, telemetry systems, and site-level digital infrastructure while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and long-term value creation.

What You Will Do:

• 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

What You Have (Required Qualifications):

• Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, or a related field and significant experience in connectivity, infrastructure, or digital platform delivery in complex environments
• Connectivity & Infrastructure Expertise: Experience with site connectivity solutions (e.g., 5G/private LTE, Wi-Fi, satellite, edge computing) with a strong understanding of ecosystems, telemetry, and digital site infrastructure
• Program & Portfolio Leadership: Proven ability to lead complex, multi-program portfolios and experience with large-scale deployments across distributed environments
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams, including managers and senior technical leaders
• Agile & Delivery Excellence: Experience delivering complex solutions in agile or hybrid environments
• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional executive communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications)

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent)
• Experience with autonomous equipment and connected construction/mining sites
• Expertise in edge computing and connected site architecture
• Experience with global deployments across remote or challenging environments
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks for connected infrastructure
• Certifications in program management or agile methodologies

Additional Info

• Primary location: Peoria, IL area; Irving, TX
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available
• International and Domestic travel up to 10-20%
• This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to Caterpillar's long-term incentive plan

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

Summary Pay Range: $189,080.00 - $283,630.00

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.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates: August 18, 2026 - September 7, 2026
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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