Strategic Program Manager — Cross-Functional Delivery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Mossville, IL is seeking a Program Lead to plan, organize, and deliver strategic programs that align with business priorities. You will guide cross-functional teams, enhance project processes, monitor performance, and provide updates to leadership to keep initiatives on track.

The role emphasizes on-site work, five days a week, travel up to 10%, and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates with PMP and proven cross-functional delivery are especially encouraged.

Qualifications

• PMP certification is highly desirable.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional programs from planning through delivery.
• Ability to translate business priorities into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Strong judgment in identifying risks and resolving issues before impact to delivery.
• Confident communication and presentations to senior leaders.
• Collaborative approach to influencing stakeholders and maintaining alignment.

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

PMP Certification

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Planning and execution

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Mossville, IL is seeking a Program Lead to plan, organize, and deliver strategic programs that align with business priorities. You will guide cross-functional teams, enhance project processes, monitor performance, and provide updates to leadership to keep initiatives on track.

The role emphasizes on-site work, five days a week, travel up to 10%, and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates with PMP and proven cross-functional delivery are especially encouraged.