Digital Program Manager, Cat Foresight

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Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
128K-193K Annually
Senior level
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Cat Digital uses digital technologies to help Caterpillar Inc. customers build a better, more sustainable world.
The Role
Manage planning, coordination, and execution of Cat Foresight and Cat Inspect digital product programs. Build schedules, coordinate multi-stream delivery, track risks/dependencies, drive governance, align product and engineering priorities, report status, and support continuous improvement of program practices.
Summary Generated by Built In
Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data
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.
The Cat® Digital group is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., responsible for bringing world class capabilities to our products and services. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, we're focused on using data, technology, advanced analytics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world.
Job Summary:
Supports the planning, coordination, and execution of digital product programs across the Cat® Foresight and Cat® Inspect portfolio. Partners closely with product, engineering, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure program plans are effectively executed, risks are identified and managed, and deliverables are completed on time and within scope. Contributes to program governance, execution discipline, and visibility while supporting successful delivery of strategic initiatives.
What You Will Do:
  • Builds and maintains program schedules, ensuring alignment across product, engineering, and dependent teams
  • Coordinates day-to-day execution across multiple workstreams to drive delivery of portfolio priorities
  • Identifies, tracks, and escalates risks, dependencies, and blockers to ensure timely resolution
  • Develops and maintains mitigation plans for program risks and supports execution of contingency actions
  • Monitors program performance against milestones, deliverables, and timelines; highlights deviations and supports corrective actions
  • Ensures adherence to Cat Digital operating model processes, standards, and quality expectations
  • Partners with product managers and engineering teams to align deliverables, priorities, and sequencing
  • Prepares and communicates structured program updates, including status, risks, dependencies, and key decisions
  • Coordinates governance routines including program reviews, stakeholder checkpoints, and delivery milestones
  • Drives alignment across interconnected initiatives, ensuring cross-team dependencies are understood and managed
  • Supports backlog and roadmap alignment in partnership with product teams
  • Contributes to continuous improvement of program management practices, tools, and operating rhythm
  • Provides visibility into execution performance to support informed decision-making across stakeholders

What You Will Have:
  • Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Extensive knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
  • Project Administration: Extensive knowledge of project administration best practices and ability to use organizational strategies, practices and tools for administering projects.
  • Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Extensive knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
  • Data Gathering and Reporting: Extensive knowledge of tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company.
  • IT Project Management: Extensive knowledge of project management; ability to plan, organize, monitor and control IT projects using appropriate technical resources.

Considerations for Top Candidates:
  • Strong working knowledge of Aha! and Azure DevOps for roadmap alignment, backlog management, dependency tracking, and delivery visibility across product and engineering teams
  • Experience leveraging Microsoft Loop or similar collaboration tools to enable structured coordination, documentation, and cross-functional alignment
  • Experience managing or supporting delivery of digital product programs in agile or hybrid environments
  • Familiarity with cross-functional delivery models, including product, engineering, and stakeholder coordination
  • Experience working in environments with multiple dependencies, integration points, and competing priorities
  • Demonstrated ability to track execution, manage risk, and drive alignment across teams

What You Will Get:
Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We've created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.
Additional Details
This position will be located in either our Peoria, Irving, or Chicago office.
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.
Summary Pay Range:
$128,470.00 - $192,710.00
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:
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*
  • Career Development*
  • Incentive bonus*
  • Disability benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
June 5, 2026 - June 14, 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.
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Skills Required

  • Tactical, operational, and strategic planning experience
  • Project administration best practices and tools
  • Decision making and critical thinking skills
  • Data gathering, reporting tools, and performance monitoring
  • IT project management experience (planning, organizing, monitoring IT projects)
  • Experience with Aha! for roadmap alignment
  • Experience with Azure DevOps for backlog and dependency tracking
  • Experience using Microsoft Loop or similar collaboration tools
  • Experience managing or supporting digital product programs in agile or hybrid environments
  • Familiarity with cross-functional delivery models and stakeholder coordination
  • Experience managing multiple dependencies, integration points, and competing priorities
  • Proven ability to track execution, manage risk, and drive cross-team alignment

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Caterpillar Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Core benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and an enhanced Employee Assistance Program with expanded mental health sessions and tools to help find high‑value care. Coverage breadth and plan options are emphasized for most full‑time roles.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) savings plan with company match is broadly available, and some groups receive an additional age‑ or service‑based non‑elective annual contribution. Certain represented facilities also saw improved retirement contributions under a recent agreement.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Many roles participate in short‑term incentive or gainsharing programs, with regular bonuses described for full‑time employees. These incentives are positioned as a routine component of total compensation for eligible positions.

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The Company
HQ: Irving, TX
100,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1925

What We Do

Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., responsible for bringing digital capabilities to our world-famous yellow iron. With over 1.5M connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world.

Why Work With Us

The Cat Digital team is at the forefront of Caterpillar’s evolution. We take pride in solving complex problems by building new systems from the ground up. On our team, you’ll leverage data from across our entire enterprise to find solutions that open a new world of possibilities for our customers and dealers. Join us in building a better tomorrow.

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