Lead Digital Project Manager

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Peoria, 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
Lead and deliver complex, cross-functional digital initiatives in the Service Events domain from concept through execution. Engage stakeholders, remove blockers, translate strategy into coordinated action, track progress and outcomes, and ensure teams deliver measurable business results while operating in ambiguous environments.
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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.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who care not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future work 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.
Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics and Global Services supporting Caterpillar dealers and customers. Our teams work together in critical areas that leverage digital capabilities, technology and operational excellence.
The Global Service organization within PSLD provides world-class support to Cat® dealers across the globe. The Lead Digital Project Manager oversees the planning, organization and implementation of multiple and complex digital projects.
Additional Information:
  • Location: Peoria, IL (United States)
  • Required Travel: Up to 10% (Domestic & International)
  • Relocation Assistance Offered: None
  • US Work Sponsorship Offered: None

What You Will Do:
This role will drive execution of high-impact, cross-functional initiatives within the Service Events Domain by:
• Leading delivery of high-impact initiatives from concept through execution, ensuring alignment to business outcomes and achieving measurable results• Acting as an embedded partner across teams, actively engaging stakeholders to drive clarity, alignment, and sustained forward momentum• Facilitating decision-making and resolving ambiguity, helping teams navigate complex challenges and competing priorities with clear direction• Driving cross-functional alignment on priorities, ownership, and execution approach, ensuring shared understanding and commitment to outcomes• Enabling teams to execute effectively, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and blockers and working hands-on to remove them• Translating strategy into coordinated action, shaping work into structured initiatives while adapting as priorities and conditions evolve• Owning visibility into progress and outcomes, delivering clear, concise updates that support informed leadership decisions• Fostering a results-oriented environment, holding teams accountable to outcomes while actively supporting successful delivery
What You Have (Basic Requirements):
Planning: Tactical, Strategic: 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: Knowledge of project administration best practices and ability to use organizational strategies, practices and tools for administering projects.
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.
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.
What Will Set You Apart (Top Candidates Will Have):
• 4-year college degree in Business, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field
• Experience with Service Events Domain data, including dealer Work Orders, SMCS hierarchies, service response, fluid sampling, inspection, and Cat Interact• Proven ability to work across cross-functional teams, influencing stakeholders and driving alignment without direct authority• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working partnerships across business units, dealers, and peer groups• Clear understanding of customer and dealer needs, with the ability to apply that perspective to support practical and commercially effective solutions• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments, bringing structure and clarity without relying on predefined processes
What You Will Get:
You'll have the opportunity to work with dealers and multiple teams across Caterpillar (Cat Trade COE, Cat Insurance Services, Cat Legal, Division Compliance, and Distribution Services Divisions) to mitigate risk and ensure all aspects of warranty claiming comply with applicable regulations.
Through it all, we are one team - creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience.
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.
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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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
June 29, 2026 - July 13, 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 knowledge
  • Project administration best practices and project management tools
  • Decision-making and critical thinking skills
  • Data gathering and reporting tools, techniques, and processes
  • Willingness to work onsite five days a week in Peoria, IL
  • Authorization to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship)
  • Willingness to travel up to 10% (domestic & international)
  • 4-year degree in Business, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or related field
  • Experience with Service Events Domain data (dealer Work Orders, SMCS hierarchies, service response, fluid sampling, inspection, Cat Interact)
  • Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders without direct authority
  • Strong relationship management and customer/dealer-focused mindset
  • Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments and provide structure

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Caterpillar Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, and tools like healthcare shopping and second‑opinion services. Parental and adoption benefits and a medical travel reimbursement are also included within the wellbeing offering.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) savings plan with company matching is broadly available, and some groups receive an additional age‑ or service‑based employer contribution. An employee stock purchase program offers an added pathway to build long‑term financial security.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off includes vacation, holidays, and volunteer time, alongside parental and adoption leave across many employee groups. These provisions create a multi‑faceted time‑off framework beyond standard vacation days.

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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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