Digital Program Manager

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Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
148K-222K Annually
Entry level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Internet of Things • Software • Cybersecurity • Industrial • Industrial Equipment
Cat Digital delivers digital and technology solutions that power Caterpillar's world-famous yellow iron.
The Role
Leads the Enterprise Project Management team supporting Caterpillar’s digital product and Owner’s Experience portfolios. Oversees program planning, delivery, quality, communications, risks, change control, and cross-functional collaboration across eCommerce and digital product initiatives. Owns Scrum@Scale, Agile, and Waterfall frameworks within Digital Product Management while coaching teams and managing enterprise-wide programs.
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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.
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Job Summary:
Leader within Digital Product Management. Lead and develop EPM (Enterprise Project Management) team to support the development of digital products and supporting the Owner's Experience portfolio including services including cat.com, Shop experience on cat.com, dealer websites and other projects that span across eCommerce and Owner's Experience. The Digital Program Manager is the owner for Scrum@Scale, Agile and Waterfall frameworks implemented within DPM as needed.
What You Will Do:
  • Leading EPM team to ensure that key Digital Product Development deliverables are accomplished according to product roadmap commitments
  • Planning and monitoring program management to ensure that quality standards are achieved.
  • This individual will define needed program management processes and communications for cross-functional collaboration .

What You Will Have:
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.
Level Extensive Experience: • Differentiates assumptions, perspectives, and historical frameworks. • Evaluates past decisions for insights to improve decision-making process. • Assesses and validates decision options and points and predicts their potential impact. • Advises others in analyzing and synthesizing relevant data and assessing alternatives. • Uses effective decision-making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensus. • Ensures that assumptions and received wisdom are objectively analyzed in decisions.
Organizational Leadership: Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives.
Level Extensive Experience: • Employs various group decision-making methods depending on the situation. • Promotes efficacy through monitoring, coaching & motivating subordinates, intervention, etc.
Program Management (M0260): Knowledge of the policies and techniques to manage a set of related projects within a program; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control the set of projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve program objectives.
Level Extensive Experience: • Evaluates risks and vulnerabilities, and creates contingency plans. • Advises others on preferred tools, techniques and methods for estimating program cost and time. • Conducts regular and ad-hoc program reviews with project managers, team and clients. • Coaches others in maintaining open communication among project managers and interested parties. • Oversees reporting requirements, and creates monitoring and control mechanisms. • Plans, estimates, staffs, organizes and monitors a set of projects within a program.
Change Control: Knowledge of the processes and procedures by which a change is identified, evaluated, approved, monitored and documented; Ability to manage changes in the production environment and processes effectively+
Level Extensive Experience: • Train others in how to review a proposed change and assesses the potential impact of the change on the organization or environment. • Manages change control processes to ensure each change is evaluated and dispositioned at the proper authority level. • Oversees the development of organizational change management policies and procedures.
Considerations For Top Candidates:
  • Ideal candidate will have their PMP Certification and/or Trainer Certificate
  • Certification and experience with Agile Project Management and Scrum at Scale
  • Previous leadership experience, extensive coaching or mentoring
  • Extensive experience with Product Management leading to enterprise results
  • Managing and leading cross enterprise programs for Digital Product development
  • Is highly skilled in stakeholder communications and can clearly articulate strategic vision
  • Track record of building relationships and fostering positive teamwork environments.

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.
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 to 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.
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
Posting Dates:
October 9, 2026 - October 23, 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

  • Extensive experience in decision-making and critical thinking
  • Extensive organizational leadership experience
  • Extensive program management experience, including managing related projects, resources, risks, reviews, reporting, and controls
  • Experience managing change control processes and organizational change management
  • PMP certification
  • Trainer certification
  • Certification and experience with Agile project management and Scrum@Scale
  • Previous leadership experience with extensive coaching or mentoring
  • Extensive product management experience leading to enterprise results
  • Experience managing and leading cross-enterprise digital product development programs
  • Strong stakeholder communication skills and ability to articulate strategic vision
  • Track record of building relationships and fostering positive teamwork environments

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Caterpillar Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support — Retirement plans are highlighted as a standout element, with a strong company match and an additional company contribution noted for certain groups. Feedback suggests this is a notable strength of the package, with specifics dependent on plan and eligibility.
  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, HSAs/FSAs, wellness resources, and mental-health support through the EAP. Feedback suggests these offerings are competitive and broadly well regarded.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and adoption assistance are explicitly included, with adoption reimbursement and supportive leave policies emphasized. Feedback suggests family support is generous and a meaningful part of total rewards.

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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 solve our customers' toughest challenges.

Why Work With Us

At Cat Digital, we're accelerating Caterpillar's digital transformation to help customers solve their toughest challenges. Our teams use enterprise-wide data, emerging technologies, and customer insights to deliver solutions that drive real-world impact. Join us as we create innovative experiences that help customers succeed and power the world aro

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