**Career Area:** Strategy **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. **Job Summary:** **Caterpillar’s Integrated Components Division (ICD)** is seeking a **Senior Manager – Strategy** to join our dynamic and growing team. In this role, you will lead multiple consulting engagement modules to analyze, develop, and recommend Strategy & Planning (S&P) solutions that drive innovation and operational excellence. The **newly formed ICD** is a critical part of Caterpillar’s strategy to unlock new opportunities, accelerate innovation, and deliver greater value to our customers. ICD is responsible for the **design, development, and manufacturing** of a wide range of components, including: + Hydraulics + Ground Engaging Tools (GET) + Undercarriage + Precision Seals + Drivetrain Components + Cabs and Structures As we deliver for our customers, we do so as **one team** —creating and delivering world-class components and solutions that outperform the competition. **What You Will Do:** + Lead complex analyses and solution development for key S&P engagement modules at the divisional or business segment level. + Collaborate with internal clients to define business problems, identify issues, and shape strategic approaches. + Oversee data collection, research, and reporting activities; coach junior team members and guide client teams. + Develop and present strategic recommendations in partnership with senior consultants and managers. **Education requirement:** + Bachelor’s degree in **Engineering, Finance, Business, Strategy** , or a related field. **What skills you will have:** **Strategic Thinking:** + Develops long-term strategies aligned with Caterpillar’s goals in digital transformation, automation, and footprint optimization. + Applies strategic frameworks to support lean operations and quality improvement. + Builds business cases and forecasts to evaluate strategic investments. + Grounds planning in operational and product experience to ensure alignment between vision and execution. **Global Perspective:** + Integrates global trends and regional insights into resilient manufacturing and supply chain strategies. + Collaborates with international teams to tailor digital and automation initiatives to local markets. + Adapts strategies to meet diverse regulatory, cultural, and operational requirements. **Stakeholder Management:** + Aligns cross-functional leaders on strategic priorities such as lean transformation and digital innovation. + Builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support global initiatives. + Communicates complex strategies clearly to drive alignment and buy-in. **Planning: Tactical, Strategic:** + Leads the development and execution of long-term strategic plans aligned with enterprise goals. + Translates high-level strategies into actionable, measurable tactical plans. + Prioritizes initiatives based on business impact, resource availability, and risk. + Facilitates cross-functional planning sessions to ensure alignment. **Consulting Expertise:** + Acts as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on complex business challenges. + Manages international client relationships, particularly within the heavy machinery industry. + Conducts internal consulting engagements to identify performance gaps and drive improvements. + Uses data-driven analysis to support strategic decisions and change initiatives. **Effective Communications:** + Communicates complex strategies to diverse audiences, from executives to frontline teams. + Fluent in English; interest in expanding communication capabilities in Spanish and Chinese. + Develops compelling presentations and reports to support strategic recommendations. + Encourages open dialogue and feedback to ensure stakeholder engagement. **Visioning & Innovation:** + Shapes and articulates a compelling vision for the future of the business or function. + Inspires teams to align with long-term goals and embrace innovation. + Identifies emerging trends and technologies that could impact the business. + Translates vision into strategic priorities and guides teams through change. **Consulting Tools & Methodologies:** + Applies structured methodologies (e.g., SWOT, Porter’s Five Forces, Value Chain Analysis). + Uses tools like **Power BI, Tableau, and Excel** for data visualization and scenario modeling. + Implements project management frameworks (e.g., Agile, Lean Six Sigma). + Maintains a toolkit of best practices to ensure high-quality consulting engagements. **Additional Information:** This position requires the candidate **to work onsite five days a week at the Dallas, TX office.** Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position. Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position. This position may require up to 50% travel. **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 wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides: + Competitive Base Salary + 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) + Short and long-term disability coverage + Life Insurance + Paid parental leave + Healthy Lifestyle Programs + Employee Assistance Programs + Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection) *Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines. **Final details:** Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media \#LI **Summary Pay Range:** $169,320.00 - $253,920.00 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:** June 27, 2025 - July 12, 2025 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .