Senior Project Manager

Caterpillar; Trenton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Flexible remote options

Job summary

Across NJ, Caterpillar seeks a Senior Project Manager to advance initiatives with strong ownership and a competitive package. The role features trust and a high-visibility remit, including flexible remote options.

Expect to document the rationale behind leadership choices, translate vague mandates into measurable work, and guide teams spanning three time zones while maintaining momentum in Trenton. A track record in program management and clear communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Sharp organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple workstreams.
• Solid understanding of general best practices and industry standards.
• Hands-on communication experience that survives a whiteboard interview.
• Detail-oriented approach with a commitment to accuracy.
• 6+ years that left you with strong instincts and few illustrations.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Document the why, not just the what, behind every Team Leadership decision.
• Turn a vague contract mandate into work Caterpillar can measure.
• Hold Trenton vendors to the standard we promised our users.
• Stitch together Delegation and Goal Setting into one coherent workflow.
• Turn 8 of pattern recognition into faster general calls.
• Keep Trenton, NJ momentum when the manager pipeline runs thin.
• Carry the Adaptability thread across three time zones and two tools.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Critical thinking

Industry standards

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Looking to advance your career in general? Caterpillar has a Senior Project Manager role with room to grow. What sets the offer apart is trust — $108,000 - $163,000 and contract hours are nice, but the general ownership is the headline.

Key Responsibilities

• Document the why, not just the what, behind every Team Leadership decision
• Turn a vague contract mandate into work Caterpillar can measure
• Hold Trenton vendors to the standard we promised our users
• Stitch together Delegation and Goal Setting into one coherent workflow
• Turn 8 of pattern recognition into faster general calls
• Keep Trenton, NJ momentum when the manager pipeline runs thin
• Carry the Adaptability thread across three time zones and two tools

What You'll Bring

• Sharp organizational skills and an ability to juggle multiple workstreams
• Solid understanding of general best practices and industry standards
• Hands-on Communication experience that survives a whiteboard interview
• Detail-oriented approach with a commitment to accuracy
• 6+ years that left you with strong instincts and few illustrations
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Critical thinking skills and sound, independent judgment

Across NJ, the genuinely-flexible general systems people trust most often turn out to be Caterpillar, built quietly in Trenton. Disagreement is welcome here, but once we decide, the whole Caterpillar team rows in the same direction.

In return for your Team Leadership expertise, you'll earn $108,000 - $163,000 along with 401(k) matching and flexible remote options.

We are reviewing Goal Setting and Team Leadership backgrounds on a daily basis for this seat.

Bring your Written Communication, your questions, and your ambition; we'll bring the rest at Caterpillar.