IAM Project Lead

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.
IAM Project Lead
This position will take direction from a Development Lead to document business requirements and gain business partner sign-off, design and present proposed solutions to the greater development team, coordinate development and testing activities as a Scrum Master, document and maintain the technical infrastructure of the team's systems. Other activities will include debugging issues, working with other development team members on larger projects, and researching new technical capabilities.
What You Will Do:

• Develop Business Requirements with business partners seeking to interface with IAM solutions.
• Proactively participate with the IAM development team to adhere to established IAM policies and procedures.
• Participate in IAM enterprise governance processes and drive IAM standards adoption.
• Assist in evaluating new software and technologies for IAM team use.
• Provide leadership, advice, and counsel to IT personnel, management, and project teams offered IAM services and solutions.
• Develop processes, or process improvements, to provide reliable services across functional lines.

What You Have:

• Experience with SailPoint IdentityIQ software
• 2-3 years of direct Java experience
• Common Skills: Leadership, Team working, Inter-personal and Influential skills.
• Business Skills & Methods: - Business case development and business process mapping.
• IT General Knowledge Skills: - Brokering applications, asset management, migration planning, SLAs, etc.
• Technical IT Skills: - Deep expertise in one-to-many areas including software engineering, security, data interchange, data management, network, database, servers, storage, collaboration, or other technical areas.
• Related functional experience of 4+ years integrating with or supporting an Identity and Access Management application.

Top Candidate Will Also Have:

• Good technical, communication, and influential skills.
• Experience in multiple business processes or organizations and experience in multiple IT disciplines.

Skills Descriptors:
Communicating Complex Concepts:

• Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, plain language appropriate to the audience.

Consulting:

• Knowledge of techniques, roles, and responsibilities in providing technical or business guidance to clients, both internal and external; ability to apply consulting knowledge appropriately.

Cybersecurity Standards and Policies:

• Knowledge of developing cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures; ability to develop and communicate policies, standards and procedures that guide interactions with customers.

Cybersecurity Risk Management:

• Knowledge of tools, techniques, approaches, and processes of cybersecurity risk management; ability to ensure organizational network operation and minimize negative effects by cybersecurity risks.

Information Security Management:

• Knowledge of the processes, tools, and techniques of information security management; ability to deploy and monitor information security systems, while detecting, controlling, and preventing violations of IT security.

Information Security Technologies:

• Knowledge of technologies and technology-based solutions dealing with information security issues; ability to protect

System and Technology Integration:

• Knowledge of the features and facilities of systems; ability to integrate and communicate among applications, databases, and technology platforms.

Additional Info:

• The primary location for this position is Peoria, IL, Irving, TX or Nashville, TN.
• You must be willing to work 5 days ONSITE.
• SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE.
• Relocation is available to those who qualify.

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 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:
$112,710.00 - $183,140.00
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:
January 5, 2026 - January 16, 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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