Career Area:Business Technologies, 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.What does it mean to live the Caterpillar Experience?It means you play a part in building a better world. You contribute to a winning culture—a spirit of accountability—that has driven change on every continent for more than 90 years. To work with us is a commitment to improve sustainability, invent for the digital age and innovate in order to bring solutions to millions of people. Sure, you work for Caterpillar. But more importantly, you work for the good of your career, your family, your community, and your world.Job Summary:The Manager Information Technology works as a leader within Caterpillar IT Division. Portfolio includes managing various Center of Expertise (COE teams - Java COE, .NET COE, DevOps Tooling COE and DevOps Engineering COE) teams located on site, remote and offshore with global presence. The candidate will work directly with business units, Group CIO organizations and other IT organizations to lead the modernization of various technologies, onboard new tooling/technology for the enterprise, provide services/support for various legacy technology production applications. The candidate is accountable for providing leadership and guidance to various IT Dev teams across the organization in direct collaboration with Cybersecurity, Cloud, Infra, Network teams along with enterprise architects and process/data owners.What You Will Do:
Direct management of a global team with Project Managers, Team Leads, Architects and IT Analysts.
Plan and manage multi-year budget. Provide work direction for various offshore, agency, TPL resources.
Responsible for maximizing the value of existing tooling/technology, spearheading new tooling/technology research and onboarding approved tooling/technology for the enterprise.
Responsible for acting as a liaison for large, complex technology transformation projects with high value to the organization.
Responsible for enterprise level tooling/technology vision, draft strategy and multi-year goals for enterprise level execution.
Lead the team to identify niche technology, define Governance and best practices. Document benefits for onboarding them for enterprise adaption.
Communicate the vision to Caterpillar IT leadership, Group CIO organizations and IT leaders across the enterprise.
Collaborate closely with key stakeholders throughout the organization for executing enterprise level technology initiatives.
Be a good role model of project management and DevSecOps values; understand the framework and the roles of each team member.
Responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.
What You Have:
Four-year Bachelor’s degree preferably in computer science, information systems, engineering or related field.
Extensive job-related IT experience.
Management/leadership experience is preferred
Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
Direct development and/or deployment experience with SaaS and custom applications.
Experience working with onshore/offshore team model.
Strong experience leading enterprise development / deployment teams.
Advanced people skills to deal with sensitive, emotional, or potentially controversial situations.
Strong experience in Java, .NET, DevOps Tooling knowledge with hands-on development/implementation experience is preferred
Deeper understanding of (Google, Azure, AWS based) Cloud deployments, on-prem/cloud hosting strategy, Container strategy, DevOps CICD, Infrastructure cost optimization preferred
Knowledge of Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitHub Copilot and AI/ML related technology is preferred
Knowledge of Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management and IT Risk Management preferred
What You Will Get:Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.Here you earn more than just an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).Additional Info :
The primary locations are Peoria IL, Nashville TN and Dallas TX
MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO THIS LOCATION AND Work out of the office 3 times a week.
This position may require 10% travel.
Sponsorship is not available including OPT, H4-EAD. Must be US Citizen or Green Card holder.
About Caterpillar -Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.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:December 3, 2024 - December 12, 2024Any 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) .
