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Strategy Manager

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.

Are you ready to turn vision into reality? At Caterpillar, we're searching for a strategic leader who thrives on creating impact and driving results. As a Strategy Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Resource Industries division, leading transformative initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes for our customers.

In this role, you will develop and execute mid- to long-term business strategies for the Mining Center of Excellence, working closely with partners across the organization. You will be responsible for strategic support of the entire mining portfoliocovering machines, aftermarket and solutionsand ensure every element aligns with our broader organizational goals.

We're looking for a self-starter with the energy and vision to create a clear roadmap and make it happen. You will understand how organizations work, have strong commercial acumen, and ideally bring experience in mining and dealer networks. You won't have direct reports, so your ability to lead through influence is essential. This role demands personality, confidence, and the drive to put strategy into action.

What makes this opportunity exciting? You won't just design strategiesyou'll see them come to life. You'll help solve our customers' toughest challenges and deliver solutions that make a real difference. This is your chance to transform ideas into results and create lasting impact across the industry.

What You'll Do:

• Orchestrate Collaboration: Lead seamless coordination across RI divisions to deliver high-quality staff work for monthly governance processes, including PINS, services, and aftermarket programs.
• Drive Strategic Execution: Build and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations for key initiatives like CSA Growth Plans and predictive analytics.
• Activate Sales Support Strategies: Translate strategic vision into actionable plans across sales, marketing, product, and service teamsensuring alignment and momentum.
• Measure What Matters: Define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), develop intuitive dashboards, and deliver clear, data-driven updates to senior leadership.
• Stay Ahead of Risks: Monitor progress, anticipate challenges, and implement proactive solutions to keep initiatives on track and delivering results.
• Optimize Resources: Support budget planning and resource allocation to ensure strategic programs are aligned with business goals and capital is used efficiently.

What skills you will have:

Strategic Thinking: Experience in strategic planning, operations, or business development. Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to translate strategic vision into actionable plans with measurable results. Experience leading collaborative efforts across diverse teams.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; Proven ability to translate strategic vision into actionable plans with measurable results. Experience leading collaborative efforts across diverse teams.

Decision Making: Demonstrated ability to coordinate resources, timelines, and budgets across multiple functions to drive cross-functional execution. Project management skills are essential for this role.

Customer Focus: Knowledge of issues, opportunities, and challenges for conducting business in the international marketplace; ability to apply global perspectives appropriately in a wide range of situations.

Top candidates will also have:

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communication, Business, Engineering.

Knowledge of PINS, aftermarket and services reporting, including experience with BIC and S&OP processes.

Familiarity with program management processes, LEAN and/or 6 Sigma

Familiarity with business planning processes and tools and ability to build Power BI dashboards and streamline reporting through advanced data visualization tools.

The primary work location for this role is Tucson, AZ, with a requirement to work on-site full-time at a Caterpillar facility.

Domestic relocation assistance is available.

This position may require up to 10 -20 % travel.

Visa sponsorship, international assignments, or payroll transfers are not available for this role.

Summary Pay Range: $156,000.00 - $234,000.00 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:

• 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