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Career Area:DigitalJob Description:Big machines require big thinking. Are you looking for your next big challenge?Cat® Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over one million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world.Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We’ve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.JOB PURPOSE:As the Digital Program Manager, you will join the Application Program Management Team of Cat Digital and manage project teams to build software solutions that integrate common services across our application portfolio and other enterprise systems used by Caterpillar customers and dealers. Provide leadership and mentor less experienced Digital Project Managers. Manage delivery of group of related projects that delivers a common program goal in line with Cat Digital Strategy.JOB RELATED STATISTICS:Volume: varies from 2 – 5 large projects annually, or based on agile sprint frequencyFinancial Impact: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000Complexity: challengingScope: spans across multiple functional areas within business unit and across other business unitsGeographic Scope: globalJOB DUTIES:The Program Manager is accountable for ensuring successful completion of projects, on-time, within budget, and error-free. The principal responsibility of the Program Manager is to manage the planning and execution of various project deliverables. The Program Manager will be responsible for managing the project charter, communications, metrics, reporting, and the overall program plan (highlighting dependencies between various projects under the same program) and budget.The Program Manager will:
Use knowledge of marketing and digital processes and business acumen to guide cross-functional teams in the execution of projects.
Manage multiple projects concurrently.
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Caterpillar Inc.; its products and services; its internal systems, processes, and procedures; and its relevant external influences (competitors, laws and regulations, market conditions, etc.) to meet or exceed customer expectations.
Serve as the principal communicator with clients and internal stakeholders regarding project status.
Define program scope with program success indicators to reap benefits of the program within a defined timeframe.
Use Agile or Waterfall program management methodology as relevant to the program execution. Follow latest industry execution practices and processes (e.g, DevOps, Continuous Integration – Continuous Delivery) for highest velocity and innovation.
Prioritize program requirements working with Product Owner or other stakeholders.
Write communication plan and stakeholder management plan for the program. Develop stakeholder register, analyze positive and negative stakeholders, and manage the expectation of stakeholders across the program.
Provide regularly update to Business stakeholders and consumers of program deliverables.
Create and manage dependencies across all active projects. Collaborate across the program to leverage diverse thoughts and ideas.
Log and review program risks with stakeholders and take timely action to mitigate or eliminate risks.
Evaluate team members of the program organization and look to add required resources or train resources to improve IT skills for the benefit of the digital program.
Mentor project managers for success delivery of the program.
Create rough order of magnitude of program budget, track actuals, and do quarterly forecast of spend throughout the life of the program.
Radiate program status using a visual tool. Document all program related artifacts including lessons learned, on an easily accessible and shared environment.
Be an advocate of the digital program and market it for a successful adoption.
Required Qualifications:
The position typically requires a college or university degree or certification that is equivalent.
8+ years of experience working with and 3+ years leading software engineering teams in an agile environment
3+ years of proven experience with project management concepts including project charters, scheduling and planning projects and successful completion
3+ years of experience with Azure DevOps (formerly VSTS) and Confluence
Experience in large organizational change management
Advanced knowledge of Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, and Power BI.
Top Candidates will also have:
Masters’ degree in computer science, information systems, or closely related disciplines
8+ years of direct technical and project management experience in applications development with a broad background in systems hardware, system software, support and development methodologies, business planning, project management, and customer application needs.
Excellent interpersonal skills are required to deal with sensitive issues, develop others, or influence others inside and outside the department to take specific actions.
Strong communication and presentation skills
Six Sigma Black Belt Certification desirable
Knowledge of Power BI is highly desirable
PMP certification preferred
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) preferred
Previous agile training (spring planning, daily scrums, sprint, retrospective)
Additional Details:This position has the option to be based out of either our Chicago, IL; Peoria, IL or Dallas, TX offices with a flexible hybrid work environment.#LI-Hybrid#BIThis 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/careersEEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.
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