Program Manager – Ironworks, Marketing & Brand at Caterpillar Inc. | Chicago, IL | $98K/yr – $146K/yr

Caterpillar Inc.

Program Manager – Ironworks, Marketing & Brand

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$98K/yr – $146K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

A governance-focused program role emphasizes enhancing governance, transparency, and delivery readiness across enterprise initiatives. It highlights aligning program goals with enterprise strategy, communicating risks, and enforcing accountability across cross-functional teams. Key qualifications center on decision-making, leadership, and PMP-like program management expertise, with a strong emphasis on governance frameworks and stakeholder collaboration.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead and continuously improve the program governance to maximize efficiency, transparency, and investment value.
Support Marketing & Brand and Ironworks leadership and teams in the adoption and effective use of product and program management toolsets.
Ensure alignment of program goals with enterprise strategy and KPI expectations.
Delivery Readiness & Transparency
Drive effective and transparent communication throughout lifecycle of programs.
Ensure scoping and solutioning activities meet or exceed 80% ontime delivery targets.
Provide clear delivery status, risks, and dependencies to Enterprise partners and Marketing & Brand leadership.
Governance & CrossFunctional Leadership
Lead and support governance models across programs and enforce accountability and on time delivery.
Partner with industry and enterprise stakeholders to accelerate delivery through structured governance and dependency management.
Enable consistent handoffs and alignment across leadership scorecards, backlog items and post mortem meetings.

Requirements

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.
Organizational Leadership: Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives.
Program Management Experience or PMP Certification: 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.
IT Standards, Procedures & Policies: Knowledge of Information Technology (IT) standards and policies; ability to utilize a variety of administrative skill sets and technical knowledge to manage organizational IT policies, standards, and procedures.
Problem Management: Knowledge of the processes involved in problem control, error control and the production of management information or computer hardware; ability to identify the root cause of problems in a timely and accurate manner and bring them to a successful resolution.

Preferred

Proven experience as a Program Manager leading complex, crossfunctional Enterprise initiatives.
Strong expertise in governance, project management and delivery management frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence across stakeholders, team members and Enterprise teams.
Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong interpersonal and proactive communication skillset.
Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams while driving delivery and results.
Experience supporting largescale enterprise portfolio management and events.
Experience in Adobe Workfront software alongside Microsoft Project.
Project Management or PMP certification.

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*

Caterpillar Inc.

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For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, 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. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and provides financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

Founded in 1925

Irving, Texas, USA

61K employees (2,910 in marketing)

www.caterpillar.com

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