Talent Manager

Caterpillar Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 148,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Irving, TX is seeking a Talent Management leader to shape global programs and deploy technology across the organization. You will work with business and HR leaders to develop and retain top talent while guiding program design and strategy.

You will drive change initiatives, align capabilities with strategic objectives, and partner with Centers of Excellence to ensure impactful outcomes. Domestic relocation is available for qualified candidates, and sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• Ability to align capabilities with business goals to support optimal performance.
• Influencing tactics to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a thought leader for talent management programs and technology.
• Provide advice and support to business and HR leaders, addressing talent management questions and requests.
• Ensure effectiveness of programs and provide feedback to Centers of Excellence regarding process, program, practice, and system design.
• Lead change management initiatives associated with talent management activities.
• Collaborate effectively with Centers of Excellence and act as thought partners to the business and HR.

Skills

Influencing

Priorities management

Data reporting

Talent transformation

Succession planning

Talent management

Training and development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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.

Leads global talent management process for CAT Technology, program, practice, and system deployment efforts that aim to measure, develop, manage and retain the organization's talent pool.

What You Will Do:

• Serving as a thought leader for talent management programs and technology;
• Providing advice and support to business and HR leaders, addressing talent management related questions and requests.
• Ensuring effectiveness of programs and providing feedback to Centers of Excellence re: process, program, practice, and system design.
• Leading change management initiatives associated with talent management activities.
• Collaborates effectively with Centers of Excellence and serve as thought partners to the business and HR.

What You Will Have:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred
• Knowledge of Organization: Knowledge of the organization's vision, structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values, and code of ethics; ability to understand the value of aligning capabilities with business goals to support optimal performance
• Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
• Data Gathering and Reporting: Knowledge of tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company.
• Talent Transformation: Knowledge of the concept and strategies of talent transformation; ability to harness the potential and skills of employees to help them reach leadership positions while achieving the organization's strategic business objectives.
• Succession Planning: Knowledge of policies, techniques, methods and processes of succession planning; ability to identify and develop internal employees for the future fulfillment of an organization's core positions.
• Talent Management : Knowledge of how an organization attracts, recruits, retains, identifies and develops talent; ability to develop the talent required for an organization to achieve its short-term and long-term goals.
• Training and Development: Knowledge of employee training and development methodologies; ability to ensure that a target population has the knowledge and skills required to meet both tactical and strategic objectives.

Additional Info:

• This position will be located in Irving, TX
• This role requires 5 days a week in office
• Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available

What You Will Get:

• Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
• Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
• All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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 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.

Summary Pay Range:

$147,760.00 - $221,640.00

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.

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*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• 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 13, 2026 - August 27, 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.

Solving our customers' toughest challenges

Caterpillar Inc. is a global leader in manufacturing construction and mining equipment, engines, and industrial services, dedicated to sustainability and customer success across diverse industries.