
Project Manager, Cat IT
Caterpillar Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: East Peoria • Illinois • Tennessee • United States
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Salary
💰 $112,710 - $169,060 per year
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
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
project managementprocess improvementrisk managementfinancial accountabilityinfrastructure modernizationautomationlifecycle upgradesresiliency improvementsproject planningbudget management
Soft Skills
teamworkanalytical thinkingadaptabilitycustomer service orientationcommunicationstakeholder managementproblem-solvingleadershiporganizational skillsfacilitation
Certifications
PMPACPCSMPSM