Manager, Data Analytics – AI

Caterpillar Inc.

Manager of Data Analytics & AI overseeing data and AI initiatives for Caterpillar. Leading enterprise-wide data enablement and ensuring alignment to business outcomes.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeEast Peoria • Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $159,120 - $238,680 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee enterprise‑wide data, analytics, and AI enablement initiatives, including data product design, integration patterns, and AI‑ready data foundations.
Provide strategic direction to ensure data, analytics, and AI capabilities meet business needs, decision requirements, and future scalability.
Establish and enforce standards for data quality, lineage, governance, and reuse across the portfolio.
Lead adoption of data fabric patterns to enable federated data access with enterprise‑wide guardrails.
Partner with solution, integration, and data architects to ensure consistent implementation of data and AI patterns.
Maximize staff and leader contribution through coaching, professional growth, and capability development.
Monitor and maintain adherence to quality, security, and responsible AI standards on an ongoing basis.
Ensure analytics and AI deliver actionable insights , not just reports or models.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree Requirement BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience desired.
Business Acumen — Level: Working Knowledge
Information Technology Trends — Level: Expert
Analytical Thinking — Level: Expert
Data Fabric & AI‑Ready Data Foundations — Level: Expert
Continuous Transformation — Level: Working Knowledge
Talent Management — Level: Extensive Experience
Leadership — Level: Expert
Matrix Management — Level: Working Knowledge
Vendor / Supplier Management — Level: Expert

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

data product designdata integration patternsAI-ready data foundationsdata quality standardsdata lineagedata governancedata fabric patternsanalyticsAI capabilitiesdata access

Soft Skills

strategic directioncoachingprofessional growthcapability developmentanalytical thinkingleadershiptalent managementmatrix managementbusiness acumenvendor management

Certifications

BS in Computer ScienceMS in Computer Science