Lead Project Manager, Software

Caterpillar Inc.

Lead Project Manager delivering software projects for Caterpillar's equipment management portfolio. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve fleet visibility and operational efficiency.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $128,470 - $192,710 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzurePMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive software project and program delivery for Caterpillar’s equipment management portfolio
Lead foundational platform capabilities that power dealer and customer-facing applications
Partner cross-functionally with engineering, business, and application stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions
Manage the planning and execution of project team members
Responsible for managing the project charter, communications, metrics, reporting, and the overall project plan and budget
Support various project teams and obtain/provide a variety of information starting at concept stage and continuing through prototype, pilot, implementation and follow-up stages of various projects
Develop and produce project management schedules
Use professional project management tools and techniques to manage reporting, tracking charts, checklist, and project scheduling software
Manage change and take active leadership in timely decision making
Monitor progress of projects, discuss problems with affected areas, assure appropriate personnel are informed of problem and steps are in place to meet schedules

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of direct project management experience working with software engineering teams in an agile environment
PMP certification desired
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) desired
Working knowledge Azure DevOps (formerly VSTS)
Knowledge of Confluence desired
Knowledge of Power BI is desired

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

Project ManagementAgile MethodologiesProject SchedulingMetrics ReportingChange Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication

Certifications

PMP CertificationCertified Scrum Master (CSM)