Program Specialist

Caterpillar; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Paid time off plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption benefits

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Program Lead to orchestrate planning, organization, and delivery of strategic initiatives across cross-functional teams. You will guide and empower teams, refine processes, monitor performance, and provide clear updates to leadership to keep initiatives on track.

The role emphasizes strong program management, stakeholder collaboration, and accountability for outcomes, with on-site work in Mossville, IL and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional experience is desired.
• PMP Certification is preferred for top candidates.
• Experience translating business priorities into actionable plans with clear requirements.
• Strong judgment in identifying risks, analyzing options, and resolving issues.
• Confident communication and presentation skills to senior leaders.
• Collaborative approach to influencing stakeholders and maintaining alignment across priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and execution, including timelines, resources, responsibilities, and deliverables.
• Monitor team performance, project progress, dependencies, risks, and results.
• Maintain effective project processes, methodologies, documentation, and governance standards.
• Partner with project teams, sponsors, clients, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and sustain alignment.
• Prepare and present program-level updates, recommendations, and performance reporting to senior leadership.

Skills

Planning & Strategy

Analytical Thinking

Flexibility & Adaptability

Influencing

Managing Multiple Priorities

Relationship Management

Project 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.

Role Summary

Lead the planning, organization, and delivery of programs that support business priorities. In this role, you will guide cross-functional teams, strengthen project processes, monitor performance, and provide clear updates to leadership to keep initiatives on track.

What You Will Do (Job Duties)

• Lead project planning and execution, including timelines, resources, responsibilities, and deliverables.
• Monitor team performance, project progress, dependencies, risks, and results.
• Maintain effective project processes, methodologies, documentation, and governance standards.
• Partner with project teams, sponsors, clients, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and sustain alignment.
• Prepare and present program-level updates, recommendations, and performance reporting to senior leadership.

What You Will Have (Core Skills)

Degree Requirement

A degree or equivalent professional experience is desired.

Planning: Tactical and Strategic

Develops practical tactical plans that align resources, dependencies, and near- and long-term priorities with broader business objectives.

Analytical Thinking

Evaluates complex information, identifies root causes, weighs costs and risks, and recommends well-supported solutions.

Flexibility and Adaptability

Adjusts effectively to changing priorities, assignments, processes, and perspectives while remaining open to alternative approaches.

Influencing

Builds persuasive, audience-focused recommendations by listening actively, identifying decision-makers, and presenting ideas clearly.

Managing Multiple Priorities

Balances concurrent operational and project demands, makes sound trade-offs, and maintains progress as priorities shift.

Relationship Management

Builds productive relationships with clients, vendors, and colleagues and responds promptly to concerns and critical issues.

Project Management

Plans, resources, monitors, and controls significant projects while managing risks, communication, reviews, and reporting.

Top Candidates Will Have

• PMP Certification
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional programs or significant projects from planning through delivery.
• Experience translating business priorities into actionable plans, clear requirements, and measurable outcomes.
• Strong judgment in identifying risks, analyzing options, and resolving issues before they affect delivery.
• Confident communication and presentation skills, including experience providing concise updates and recommendations to senior leaders.
• A collaborative approach to influencing stakeholders, strengthening relationships, and maintaining alignment across competing priorities.

Additional Information

• This position is located in Mossville, IL
• Relocation assistance is not available
• Visa sponsorship and ISE assistance is not available
• This position requires working on site 5 days a week.
• Travel expectation is up to 10%

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

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

Summary Pay Range

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

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

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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

Posting Dates

October 16, 2026 - October 23, 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.