Strategy Execution Manager

Caterpillar Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 159,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Irving, TX seeks a Strategy Execution Manager for the Latin America Region. You will drive planning, alignment, and strategy execution across commercial functions and dealer networks.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives, gather market insights, and provide executive-level decision support, with travel up to 40% and relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• Ability to collect and synthesize data from diverse stakeholders.
• Proficient in analyzing situations to support decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
• Strategic thinker able to translate plans into action.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of regional commercial and business development strategies.
• Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the Vice President, providing insights, recommendations, and decision support.
• Manage the operating cadence, including key business reviews, strategic updates, and leadership communications.
• Oversee continuous improvement workstreams and ensure effective cross-functional collaboration for strategic initiative execution.
• Drive performance management through metrics, dashboards, and action tracking.
• Gather and interpret Voice of the Customer (VOC), Voice of the Dealer (VOD), and market insights to inform strategy and adapt plans.
• Represent the organization in trade associations, industry groups, and market forums to strengthen competitive insight.
• Support execution of the Dealer of the Future strategy, including Segment Growth Council initiatives, dealer capability development, leadership behaviors, and distribution channel evolution.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support evolving business needs.

Skills

Data Gathering & Analysis

Decision Making

Effective Communications

Relationship Management

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

MBA or advanced degree highly preferred

Job description

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.

Career Area

Sales

Job Description

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.

Our Americas Distribution & Service Division (ADSD) provides governance and administration of Cat® dealers across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America.

As the Strategy Execution Manager for the Latin America Region you will be responsible for driving planning, organizational alignment, and strategy execution across the commercial functions. You will lead mid-to long-term business development strategy, orchestrate cross-functional execution, and ensure a disciplined commercial operating rhythm within the dealer network in the Latin America Region.

Additional Information

• Location: Irving, TX (United States)
• Required Travel: Up to 40% (Domestic/International)
• US Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered: None
• Relocation Assistance Offered: Yes (Domestic)

What You Will Do

• Lead execution of regional commercial and business development strategies.
• Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the Vice President, providing insights, recommendations, and decision support.
• Manage the operating cadence, including key business reviews, strategic updates, and leadership communications.
• Oversee continuous improvement workstreams and ensure effective cross-functional collaboration for strategic initiative execution.
• Drive performance management through metrics, dashboards, and action tracking.
• Gather and interpret Voice of the Customer (VOC), Voice of the Dealer (VOD), and market insights to inform strategy and adapt plans.
• Represent the organization in trade associations, industry groups, and market forums to strengthen competitive insight.
• Support execution of the Dealer of the Future strategy, including Segment Growth Council initiatives, dealer capability development, leadership behaviors, and distribution channel evolution.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support evolving business needs.

What You Have (Basic Qualifications)

• Data Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
• Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.

What You Have (Preferred Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. MBA or other advanced degree highly preferred.
• Fluency or professional proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese highly preferred.
• Progressive commercial experience with some of that experience in consulting roles.
• Experience with industrial, original equipment manufacturing or distribution network management.
• Demonstrated project management experience ideally with certification (PMP, Six Sigma or other).
• Recognized ability to develop and present high impact material for executive level audiences, translating complex topics into clear actionable insights.
• Track record of engaging broadly across the organization building alignment to successfully implement strategic initiatives.

What You Will Get

Through it all, we are one team - creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience and why It's More Than a Job, it's a Career at Caterpillar.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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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

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 26, 2026 - September 8, 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.