Digital Program Manager

Caterpillar Inc.

Manager Digital Program identifying and selecting emerging connectivity technologies at Caterpillar Inc. Building strong external networks and advising leadership on strategic initiatives.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeIrving • Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $147,760 - $221,640 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical capabilities in market intelligence and competitive analysis, with a focus on connectivity technologies and strategic partnerships. Proven ability to translate external insights into actionable internal strategies while engaging with cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Market IntelligenceCompetitive AnalysisConnectivity TechnologiesStrategic PartnershipsCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Analytical CapabilityInvestment Decision-MakingEvaluation FrameworksGovernance-Aligned ReviewsData-Based Recommendations

Soft Skills

Stakeholder AlignmentInfluencing SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Technology VendorsResearch InstitutionsStandards Bodies

Industry Keywords

Startup EcosystemsVenture TrendsOpen Innovation ModelsM&ACorporate Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze the competitive ecosystem, identifying threats, disruptive entrants, and whitespace opportunities across connectivity, autonomy, and digital services.
Build evaluation frameworks to compare technologies and startups based on maturity, scalability, fit, risk, and value.
Drive down selection decisions through structured, governance-aligned reviews and data-based recommendations.
Build and maintain strong external networks with technology vendors, startups, standards bodies, and research institutions to influence and anticipate industry direction.
Translate external insights into actionable internal strategy, shaping roadmaps, capability development, and organizational focus.
Advises leadership and aligns stakeholders to ensure selected technologies are adopted and executed successfully.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, or related field (Advanced degree preferred)
Strong analytical capability in market intelligence, competitive analysis, and investment decision-making
Experience working across cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders
Experience in: Connectivity technologies and site infrastructure (hardware/software)
Startup ecosystems, venture trends, or open innovation models
M&A, partnerships, or corporate strategy roles
Strong understanding of global connectivity solution providers and network ecosystems
Demonstrated success in forming and scaling strategic partnerships

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