Manager - Technology Solutions Partner

Caterpillar Brazil; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 159,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) savings plan

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Manager - Technology Solutions Partner to lead an IT team and partner with business leaders to shape and deliver technology solutions that drive measurable outcomes. You will work with enterprise IT and regional teams to align strategy and execute with impact.

You will champion automation, AI-enabled design and end-to-end lifecycle accountability, influencing senior stakeholders and driving value across the organization.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of business concepts and processes to make sound decisions.
• Customer-focused mindset shaping tailored solutions.
• Understanding of organizational vision, culture and ethics.
• Ability to contribute to short-, mid-, and long-term planning.
• Proven ability to influence decisions across teams.
• Skill in building and maintaining client and stakeholder relationships.
• Experience collaborating with teams across countries and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Actively engages with executives to translate priorities into IT solutions.
• Co-develop end-to-end processes and enabling technology to meet goals.
• Champion automation and AI-enabled solution design for efficiency.
• Provide clear communications on direction, risks and progress.
• Serve as liaison across business and Enterprise IT through lifecycle.

Skills

Business Acumen

Customer Focus

Organization Knowledge

Planning: Tactical & Strategic

Influencing

Relationship Management

Collaborating Globally

Job description

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. We are looking for a Manager - Technology Solutions Partner to join our Information Technology team supporting one of Constructions Industries newly formed divisions, Customer Solutions Core At Caterpillar, we're committed to our customers, who build a better, more sustainable world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should choose us. We're exploring new ideas and opportunities - innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow's growth. Through it all, we are one team - creating and delivering world-class products, services and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience.

Job Summary

This role will lead a team typically comprised of information technology professionals by closely partnering with business leaders and enterprise IT teams to shape and deliver business-relevant technology solutions, enabling customer-focused capabilities that align strategy, innovation, and execution to drive measurable business outcomes.

What You Will Do

• Strategic Business Partnership - Actively engages with business executives and functional leaders to understand strategic priorities, operational challenges, and growth objectives, translating those needs into aligned IT solutions that adhere to enterprise guiding principles and architectural standards.
• Solution & Process Co-Creation Leads the definition and co-development of end-to-end business processes and enabling technology solutions to address identified business challenges, ensuring solutions are practical, extensible, and measurable against intended outcomes.
• Automation & AI-First Mindset Champions an automation-first and AI-enabled approach to solution design, embedding digital, data, and intelligent capabilities to drive efficiency, scalability, and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Communication & Transparency Provides clear, concise, and ongoing communication to business leaders, IT leadership, Enterprise Architects, and global architecture communities on solution direction, tradeoffs, risks, and progress.
• End-to-End Lifecycle Accountability Acts as the trusted liaison between business and enterprise IT across the full solution lifecycle, including new product introduction, implementation, deployment, transition to support, and ongoing enhancement and optimization.

What You Will Have

• Business Acumen: Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• Customer Focus: Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
• Knowledge of Organization: Knowledge of the organization's vision, structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values, and code of ethics; ability to understand the value of aligning capabilities with business goals to support optimal performance.
• 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.
• Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
• Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
• Collaborating Globally: Knowledge of effective collaboration techniques and ability to build networks with people from different countries and cultures, think and work with them to bring positive impact and flourishing business results.

Considerations For Top Candidates

• Experience as an IT business relationship manager, technology business partner, product/platform leader, or IT engagement leader
• Background supporting sales, marketing, customer experience, dealer, or CRM capabilities
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lead teams through ambiguity and transformation
• Experience working across regions and cultures
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture, portfolio governance, vendor management, and digital transformation.

Additional Information

Must be able to travel up to 25%-35% including internationally

ISE/Payroll Transfer not available

Summary Pay Range

$159,120.00 - $238,680.00 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

• 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

Location & Work Requirements

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 11, 2026 - August 23, 2026

Equal Opportunity

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

Culture

There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we've built.