Career Area:Technology, Digital and DataJob 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.Senior Digital Project ManagerRelocation Assistance is AvailableLocation: Lafayette, IndianaRole DefinitionOversees the planning, organization and implementation of multiple and complex digital projects.What you will do: Managing the day-to-day activities of projects, including overseeing project responsibilities and schedules. Developing contingency plans for potential risks. Directing and motivating project team. Evaluating and managing deliverables to ensure that service expectations are achievable, developed, and met. Monitoring project results for significant deviations. Ensuring adherence to quality standards and processes.Education :
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Technology preferred
Top Candidates will also have:
Good communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
Project management skills, team leadership skills
Understanding of manufacturing principles
What you have:Planning: Tactical, Strategic: 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.Project Administration: Knowledge of project administration best practices and ability to use organizational strategies, practices and tools for administering projects.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.Data Gathering and Reporting: Knowledge of tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company.Implementation: Knowledge of how to run applications for organizations; ability to implement application software within an organization and help end-users perform specific tasks (ex: accounting or graphic design).IT Project Control and Reporting: Knowledge of project control and reporting; ability to monitor the vital signs of an IT project while managing its progress and delivery schedule.IT Project Management: Knowledge of project management; ability to plan, organize, monitor and control IT projects using appropriate technical resources.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.Manufacturing Data and Process Understanding; Understanding of manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, metal cutting tooling, and assembly processes. Understanding of digital data from these types of processes and how to interpret data from manufacturing processes.
General understanding of Machining and CNC processes
General understanding of Assembly processes in a manufacturing environment
Experience with Automation and systems like AGVs and Vision Systems
Experience with IoT and Cloud Architecture
Industry 4.0 Understanding
Top Candidates would also have Industry 4.0 Implementation experience, CNC process experience, and understanding of Logical Technical Architectures / Network Diagrams / Entity Relationship in the Azure Domain
Top candidates will also have PLC, Robot, and AGV experience and understanding
Software Development
Experience with Docker
Extensive Python experience or OOP languages
Meaningful experience with Model View Controller / Model View Template framework
Demonstrated experience as a Full Stack Development
Experience of software development in a manufacturing environment
Top Candidates will also have a high level of javascript experience
Additional Information:
Location of this position is in Lafayette, IN
Relocation assistance is available for this position
This position may require up to 10% travel.
Sponsorship is NOT approved for this position
Summary Pay Range:$110,520.00 - $165,840.00Compensation 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
Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This 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/careers.Posting Dates:March 19, 2025 - April 2, 2025Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .