Caterpillar Inc.

Project Manager, Cat IT

Caterpillar Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: East PeoriaIllinoisTennesseeUnited States

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Salary

💰 $112,710 - $169,060 per year

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Manage full lifecycle delivery of infrastructure and process improvement projects, from initiation through closure.
  • Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and documentation to support execution and governance.
  • Coordinate activities across Hosting Services teams to ensure technical and operational alignment.
  • Facilitate regular project meetings to review milestones, risks, issues, and decision needs.
  • Provide clear, consistent updates to stakeholders and leadership through reports and status summaries.
  • Identify project risks and dependencies and develop mitigation and contingency plans.
  • Partner with Procurement, Contract Management, and Infrastructure teams on project-related purchases and vendor activities.
  • Track project spend, validate forecasts, and support financial accountability across assigned work.
  • Drive continuous improvement by recommending enhancements to processes, tools, and reporting.
  • Support annual planning cycles by contributing project forecasts and infrastructure demand inputs.
  • Use tools such as Azure DevOps and Microsoft Project to support project activities.
  • Participate in initiatives focused on infrastructure modernization, automation, lifecycle upgrades, and resiliency improvements.

Requirements

  • Degree or equivalent experience desired.
  • 5+ years of IT-related Project Management experience.
  • Strong teamwork, analytical thinking, adaptability, and customer service orientation.
  • Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, global environment.
  • Familiarity with Caterpillar environments and IT operations is a plus.
  • PMP, ACP, CSM, PSM or equivalent are valued.
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementprocess improvementrisk managementfinancial accountabilityinfrastructure modernizationautomationlifecycle upgradesresiliency improvementsproject planningbudget management
Soft Skills
teamworkanalytical thinkingadaptabilitycustomer service orientationcommunicationstakeholder managementproblem-solvingleadershiporganizational skillsfacilitation
Certifications
PMPACPCSMPSM