Caterpillar Inc. · 17 hours ago
Manager Strategy - Operational Excellence
Mapleton, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$159K/yr - $239K/yrCaterpillar Inc. is a global company focused on creating sustainable communities through innovative work. The Strategy Manager will lead and coach various functional area project partners, overseeing the execution of strategic priorities and continuous improvement activities.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manages complex and/or confidential projects or facilitation events requiring high level skillset to produce desired outcomes
Oversees the execution and development of project consultants supporting key strategic initiatives
Provides technical leadership and coordination of continuous improvement activities
Collaborates with business leaders on using a disciplined project management approach and coaching them on their project-related roles and responsibilities
Develops and deploys the digital strategy for the campus
Facilitates business processes
Identifies and executes projects that will drive improved cost structure both near-term and long-term
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience required
Extensive knowledge of stakeholder management techniques; ability to systematically identify stakeholders, analyze their needs and expectations, and implement various tasks to engage with them
Extensive understanding of the importance of inter-team collaboration in breaking down silos and achieving business results; ability to lead employees from various functions to communicate, coordinate work across divisions, and collaborate in solving problems as one team
Extensive 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. Applying appropriate techniques to analyze potential plans to reach productive decisions based on informed judgement
Extensive knowledge of techniques, roles, and responsibilities in designing, planning, and facilitating group processes. Exhibit the ability to apply knowledge appropriately to elicit contributions from group members, stimulate focused discussions and achieve desired outcomes
Extensive 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. Knowledge of and experiences in communicating changes from current state to desired state
Working 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 while paying equal attention to recognizing and anticipating organizational, operational and process problems
Working understanding of the value of articulating an intended business outcome and ability to create and communicates a vision of the organization that motivates others to superior performance. Using appropriate tactics and strategies to impact decisions that lead to future state objectives
Understanding of the criticality of getting things done despite current circumstances and the ability to utilize assigned resources and leverage back-channel resources (individuals or teams) to achieve or exceed planned outcomes
Preferred
Demonstrated achievement in direct or indirect leadership roles focused on one or more of the following; manufacturing, operational excellence, capital management, supplier management, purchasing management, or maintenance management
Direct experience in developing and implementing digital transformation in the manufacturing or foundry environment
Demonstrated achievement and experiences in project/program management
Demonstrated success in leveraging Lean principles to deliver business outcomes that improve process efficiency and reduce costs
Foundry experience preferred
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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