Senior Manager – NPI, Earthmoving Paving Product Group

Caterpillar Inc.

Senior NPI Manager guiding multifunctional teams on new customer features for Caterpillar's paving products. Managing product development and cost reduction initiatives globally.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeBrooklyn Park • Illinois, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $172,630 - $258,950 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a global team making a difference to our customer’s toughest challenges
Stay abreast of current product performance to ensure opportunities are addressed with future generations
Pursue product cost reduction and execute via NPI
Ensure new product development addresses opportunities related to capacity, quality, velocity and supplier development
Communicate, collaborate and coordinate with other teams and business partners when required.
Gain consensus from a variety of disciplines on appropriate goals, development plans and resources to assure program success
Participate in all NPI decisions and activities (concept, design, build, test, release and production) directly impacting product group sales and profit, research, and capital investment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree requirement: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or similar directly related degree.
Program Management: Demonstrated strong financial acumen by leveraging program management principles to effectively balance cost, quality, and schedule, enhancing profitability and alignment with business objectives.
Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Experience in utilizing approaches to optimize material flow, supplier collaboration, market requirements and product development efficiency that drives a seamless execution of NPI programs.
Effective Communication: Proficient leading and developing diverse teams across multiple locations, fostering collaboration and alignment towards common objectives. Demonstrated ability to understand and respect cultural differences is crucial for effective global leadership. Candidates must demonstrate in their resume that they have experience in a global capacity.

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
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementfinancial acumennew product introduction (NPI)product developmentcost reductioncapacity planningquality managementsupplier developmentmarket requirements analysismaterial flow optimization

Soft Skills

effective communicationcollaborationteam leadershipcultural awarenessconsensus buildingstrategic planningtactical planningglobal leadershipinterpersonal skillsorganizational skills