Caterpillar Inc.

Strategy Manager, DACS Americas

Caterpillar Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: IrvingIllinoisNorth CarolinaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $147,760 - $221,640 per year

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About the role

  • Lead and coordinate digital strategy execution across multiple concurrent initiatives involving PACs, DARs, enablement, product, and data teams.
  • Translate DACS strategic priorities into clear, executable plans with defined milestones, dependencies, and success measures.
  • Develop agendas based on deliverables and timely topics, finalize with input from leadership.
  • Ad-hoc strategy, special project work, dispositioning projects, opportunities, and challenges, and leading project work or organizing to where work can be handed off.
  • Coordinating leadership input and positions on various items and acting as extension of Director role representing at meetings as needed.
  • Enable industry and segment growth through data and reporting on DACS initiatives.
  • Ensure consistent application of DACS operating models, quality standards, and governance across initiatives.
  • Managing the day-to-day activities of projects, including overseeing project responsibilities and schedules.
  • Developing contingency plans for potential risks.

Requirements

  • Typically, a College or University degree or certification that is equivalent in computer science, information systems, or closely related disciplines.
  • Deep understanding of the Cat Dealer network, including dealer decision‑making dynamics, operating models, and how to drive measurable results through the distribution channel.
  • Extensive experience in strategy, program management, business transformation, or digital adoption roles.
  • Proven experience with Project Management concepts including Project Charters, Scheduling and Planning Projects and successful completion.
  • Strong background in strategy‑to‑execution leadership, including governance, prioritization, and outcome tracking.
  • Proven ability to influence and align senior stakeholders without direct authority.
  • Experience working in matrixed, global organizations with diverse cultural and market dynamics.
  • Advance knowledge of Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Project
  • Knowledge of Power BI is highly desirable
  • Previous agile training (spring planning, daily scrums, sprint, retrospective)
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 managementstrategy executionbusiness transformationdigital adoptiongovernanceoutcome trackingrisk managementagile methodologydata analysisreporting
Soft Skills
leadershipinfluencestakeholder alignmentcommunicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationadaptabilitystrategic thinkingdecision-making
Certifications
degree in computer sciencedegree in information systemsagile training