Senior Program Manager

Caterpillar; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Cat Digital is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to oversee planning, organization and implementation of standard digital projects of lower complexity. You will monitor day-to-day activities, direct the project team, and ensure deliverables meet quality standards.

The role emphasizes operating within Caterpillar's Digital PMO framework, with hands-on project administration, data reporting and stakeholder communication. Onsite in Dallas, with travel as required.

Qualifications

• A College or University degree or certification in computer science, information systems, or closely related disciplines.
• Strong experience with Cat Digital Operating Model Project Management framework and delivering projects within that framework.
• Experience in applications development with a broad background in systems hardware, software, and development methodologies.
• Working knowledge of JIRA and Azure DevOps (formerly VSTS), Confluence, Power BI
• Working knowledge of Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Project
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills; ability to influence others
• Change Management, Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, or CSM certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor day-to-day activities and schedules of projects; develop contingency plans for risks.
• Direct and motivate the project team.
• Evaluate and manage deliverables to meet service expectations.
• Monitor project results for deviations and ensure quality standards and processes.

Skills

Planning (Tactical, Strategic)

Project Administration

Decision Making

Data Gathering

Implementation

IT Project Control

IT Project Management

IT Standards

Education

College degree or certification in CS/IS

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Confluence

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

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.

Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.

Job Summary

Join the Ecommerce and Digital Marketing Application PMO team of Cat Digital and be responsible for overseeing the planning, organization and implementation of standard digital projects lower in complexity.

What You Will Do

• Monitor the day-to-day activities of projects, including overseeing project responsibilities and schedules. Developing contingency plans for potential risks.
• Directing and motivating project team.
• Evaluating and managing deliverables to ensure that service expectations are achievable, developed, and met.
• Monitoring project results for significant deviations. Ensuring adherence to quality standards and processes.

What you will have

• Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Working knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational planning in support of the overall business plan.
• Project Administration: Working knowledge of project administration best practices and ability to use organizational strategies, practices and tools for administering projects.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Working knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Data Gathering and Reporting: Working knowledge of tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company.
• Implementation: Working knowledge of how to run applications for organizations; ability to implement application software within an organization and help end-users perform specific tasks (ex: accounting or graphic design).
• IT Project Control and Reporting: Working knowledge of project control and reporting; ability to monitor the vital signs of an IT project while managing its progress and delivery schedule.
• IT Project Management: Working knowledge of project management; ability to plan, organize, monitor and control IT projects using appropriate technical resources. Previous agile training (spring planning, daily scrums, sprint, retrospective)
• IT Standards, Procedures & Policies: Working knowledge of Information Technology (IT) standards and policies; ability to utilize a variety of administrative skill sets and technical knowledge to manage organizational IT policies, standards, and procedures.

Consideration for top candidates

• A College or University degree or certification that is equivalent in computer science, information systems, or closely related disciplines.
• Strong experience with Cat Digital Operating Model Project Management framework and a proven track record of successfully delivering projects and programs within that framework.
• Previous technical and Project Management experience in applications development with a broad background in systems hardware, system software, support and development methodologies, business planning, project management, and customer application needs.
• Working knowledge of JIRA and Azure DevOps (formerly VSTS), Confluence, Power BI
• Working knowledge of Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Project
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required to deal with sensitive issues, develop others, or influence others inside and outside the department to take specific actions. Strong communication and presentation skills
• Change Management Certification, Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, PMP certification, Certified Scrum Master (CSM) preferred

Additional Details

• This position requires the candidate to be in Dallas, TX
• Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
• This position will require up to 10% travel

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

* 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.

Posting Dates

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Equal Opportunity

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.