Caterpillar Inc. · 1 day ago
Connectivity Strategy Manager
Mossville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$148K/yr - $222K/yrCaterpillar Inc. is a global team focused on building sustainable communities through innovative solutions. The Connectivity Strategy Manager will lead multiple projects related to connectivity technologies, assess customer needs, and collaborate with various teams to define the enterprise direction for meeting those needs.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Leads cross-functional collaboration with business partners across the organization and outside consultants to gain industry trends and collect voice of the customer and voice of the business to propose ideas for business growth
Leads development and execution of the mid- to long-term Connectivity strategy with relevant business partners and external technology vendors globally
Exploring new IoT, Telecom, and Telematics technologies, analyzing technical, operational, and commercial fit of new technologies and services for Caterpillar, recommending strategies to leadership, and working in conjunction with Connectivity Solutions team on execution
Guiding strategy projects through the planning, development and validation process providing written and verbal project status updates
Gather information and assess the market including competitive issues, market dynamics, market service needs and the company position in the industry, related to Connectivity solutions and technologies
Understanding, refining and documenting operational, technical, and financial project requirements
Work with architecture, onboard and backoffice software, and telematics hardware technical organizations
Scheduling and leading project team meetings
Coordinating with the business, engineering, marketing, and platform groups to manage resources for each deliverable within the project
Overseeing project progress and costs; communicating status with stakeholders and participating functional areas; addressing and resolving problems
Influencing project staffing; motivating and developing project team and team members
Communicating with internal customers and managing expectations; ensuring effective use of project controls and reporting mechanisms
Qualification
Required
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
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors
Negotiating: Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner
Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers
Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of 'big picture' thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization
Preferred
Experience with IoT/Telematics solutions, architecture, business models, etc
Knowledge of cellular, satellite or IoT emerging technologies
Experience analyzing product or service strategy options, generating business cases, structuring strategy recommendations to leadership
Familiarity with planning processes such as gathering and deciphering market and technology research and analyst reports, gathering and organizing customer needs and requirements, collaborating with internal technology partners to create a roadmap vision and specific project definitions
Knowledge of Caterpillar products, solutions and processes
Experience managing complex, technical projects
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
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Founded in 1925
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant
Leadership Team
George Moubayed
Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President Enterprise Strategy Division
E
Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Recent News
2026-01-22
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