Caterpillar Inc. · 21 hours ago
Manager of Program Management
Mossville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$128K/yr - $193K/yr
8+ years expCaterpillar Inc. is a global team dedicated to creating stronger, sustainable communities. The Manager of Program Management will lead a team of program and project management professionals, overseeing multiple programs and ensuring they are completed on time and within budget while coaching and mentoring the team.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Direct reports would include Project Coordinators, Program Specialists, Agile Facilitators, and Agile Coaches. Team will be expected to complete complex programs in one or more business sectors and manage programs on time and within budget, while meeting the requirements of the customer. Responsible to coach, mentor, and supervise staff in daily assignments and activities and ensure that professional project management and Agile techniques and tools are used
This level of leader will have had one or more previous team leader assignments. Previous supervisory experience is not required. Position will support a diverse customer base that includes Cat Digital, RI Services, RISM, CISD, Global Rental & Used, and Job Site Solutions that have differing program management requirements
The incumbent’s team will be focusing on multiple programs in this assignment. The Manager role accounts for 75% of this assignment and the incumbent will have a smaller role of providing direct customer support
As a manager, the individual will first be accountable for the oversight of multiple program and project managers (15-18) and the projects or Agile teams they are supporting
Incumbent must be knowledgeable and ensure that all division or department governance processes are followed when necessary (NPI, RBM, S&OP, etc). Additionally, must develop networks and execute a communication strategy to obtain resources and cooperation needed and remove roadblocks so that they can ensure the success of their team. This manager role spends considerable amount of time developing new business partner relationships (ie. New business development) and maintaining customer satisfaction for existing business partners
Key areas of responsibility include: plan and manage the section budget; provide a supportive work environment for the team; hire, mentor, coach, and develop others. Manager is responsible for all personnel issues and completion of the career development processes for the staff
Will manage his/her own development, continuously learning through experience, interpersonal and leadership skills, and understanding the customers’ needs and application of the process, as well as keeping up with technology. Facilitate and lead process improvement initiatives related to project management processes
The manager will interact with people from diverse technical and cultural backgrounds. Incumbent will work with own team and with contractors, hourly, salaried and management employees, suppliers, customers, and individuals working in many Caterpillar organizations. Acknowledging and raising awareness of trade-offs between time, resources, and quality, and raising the customers’ and management’s awareness of those trade-offs is essential. Understanding and defining benefits of project or program to the customer is crucial
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
8+ years of project management experience including portfolio, program, and change management
At least 1 year of previous team lead experience
Excellent human relation skills are required to develop a cooperative work relationship with others inside and outside the department
Proficient in project management tools, such as Microsoft Project
Proficient with all Microsoft O365 software including Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and Teams
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
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
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant
Leadership Team
George Moubayed
Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President Enterprise Strategy Division
E
Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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