Manager, Information Technology

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.
What does it mean to live the Caterpillar Experience?
It means you play a part in building a better world. You contribute to a winning culture-a spirit of accountability-that has driven change on every continent for more than 90 years. To work with us is a commitment to improve sustainability, invent for the digital age and innovate in order to bring solutions to millions of people. Sure, you work for Caterpillar. But more importantly, you work for the good of your career, your family, your community, and your world.
Job Summary:
The Manager Information Technology works as a leader within Caterpillar IT Division. Portfolio includes managing various Center of Expertise (COE teams - Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Power Platform, Business Process Automation (BPA), Process Discovery and Mining (PDM) COE) teams located on site, remote and offshore with global presence. The candidate will work directly with business units, Group CIO organizations and other IT organizations to lead the Intelligent Automation CoE's vision to implement business objectives that meet or exceed customer's unique needs by promoting best practices and implementing secure by design for customized solutions. The candidate is accountable for providing leadership and guidance to various IT Dev teams across the organization and collaborate with enterprise architects and process/data owners.
What You Will Do:

• Direct management of a global team with Project Managers, Team Leads, Architects and IT Analysts.
• Plan and manage multi-year budget. Provide work direction for various offshore, agency, TPL resources.
• Responsible for maximizing the value of existing tooling/technology, spearheading new tooling/technology research and onboarding approved tooling/technology for the enterprise.
• Responsible for enterprise level low code/no-code tooling/technology vision, draft strategy and multi-year goals for enterprise level execution.
• Lead the team to identify niche technology, define Governance and best practices. Document benefits for onboarding them for enterprise adaption.
• Communicate the vision to Caterpillar IT leadership, Group CIO organizations and IT leaders across the enterprise.
• Collaborate closely with key stakeholders throughout the organization for executing enterprise level technology initiatives.
• Be a good role model of project management and Intelligent Automation values; understand the framework and the roles of each team member.
• Responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.

What You Have:

• Four-year Bachelor's degree preferably in computer science, information systems, engineering or related field.
• Extensive IT Experience: Demonstrated expertise in IT, with a strong foundation in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
• Leadership and Management: Proven ability to lead and manage teams, with significant experience in management or leadership roles.
• Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• Knowledge of marketplace experience, developments and trends related to the organization's use of Information Technology (IT); ability to apply knowledge of IT appropriately to benefit the organization.
• Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Knowledge of the critical competencies required to achieve intended results; ability to generate consistent approaches for hiring, selection, retaining and leveraging talent across the organization.
• Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing, and achieving objectives while having a long-term perspective of the future state of technology/tooling and how to benefit with their adaption.
• Knowledge of external provider management processes and ability to effectively manage the business relationship with external providers (e.g. vendors, service providers, contractors, consultants, and suppliers).
• Direct development and/or deployment experience with SaaS and custom applications.
• Experience working with onshore/offshore team model.
• Extensive job-related IT experience.
• Strong experience leading enterprise development / deployment teams.
• Advanced people skills to deal with sensitive, emotional, or potentially controversial situations.
• Demonstrated ability to empower teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong experience in low-code / no-code tools knowledge with hands-on development/implementation experience is preferred
• Deeper understanding of (Azure and AWS based) Cloud deployments, on-prem/cloud hosting strategy, DevOps preferred

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 an hourly wage because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
Additional Info:
The primary location for this position: East Peoria, IL
Nashville, TN and Dallas, TX are alternate Hub options.
This position may require 10% travel.
Sponsorship is not available.
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:
$144,960.00 - $217,320.00
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:
Annual incentive bonus plan*
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
January 17, 2025 - January 26, 2025
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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