Caterpillar, Inc

Director, Advanced Site Connectivity Solutions

Caterpillar, Inc$189K — $283K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, or related field with significant experience in connectivity and infrastructure delivery.
  • Expertise in site connectivity solutions such as 5G/private LTE, Wi-Fi, satellite, and edge computing.
  • Proven experience managing complex, multi-program portfolios with large-scale deployments.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience leading high-performing technical teams.
  • Experience in agile or hybrid environments, delivering complex solutions.
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead advanced site connectivity solutions strategy.
  • Drive adoption of scalable and secure connectivity architectures.
  • Lead end-to-end solutioning and integration of connected site ecosystems.
  • Own the portfolio of site connectivity initiatives, managing scope and timelines.
  • Translate customer needs into tailored integrated infrastructure solutions.
  • Establish scalable delivery models for multi-technology deployments.
  • Promote agile methods to accelerate deployment and improve solutions.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits available.
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time.
  • 401(k) savings plans with potential for company matching.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
  • Career development opportunities with tuition reimbursement.
  • Employee assistance program and voluntary benefits options.
  • Incentive bonuses and life insurance options.
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Product Support

Job Description:

Role Summary

The Director, Advanced Site Connectivity Solutions is a senior leader responsible for defining, delivering, and scaling connectivity and digital site solutions that enable intelligent, data-driven operations across customer environments. This role operates at the intersection of connectivity, infrastructure, edge computing, and technology/digital platform solutions, ensuring seamless integration between physical assets, network technologies, and enterprise platforms. The Director leads strategy, solutioning, and execution for advanced connectivity ecosystems including private networks, satellite networks, edge solutions, telemetry systems, and site-level digital infrastructure while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and long-term value creation.

What You Will Do:

1) Connectivity & Site Solutions Strategy
  • Define and lead the strategy for advanced connectivity and site-level connectivity solutions across customer environments.
  • Drive adoption of scalable, secure, and high-performance connectivity architectures (e.g., private LTE/5G, Wi-Fi, satellite, edge computing).
  • Partner with product, engineering, and business leaders to align connectivity capabilities with customer needs and enterprise strategy.
  • Identify emerging technologies and trends to maintain a competitive advantage in connected site solutions.


2) Solution Architecture & Platform Integration
  • Lead end-to-end solutioning for connected site ecosystems, integrating devices, networks, platforms, and applications.
  • Advocate for solutions that maximize reuse, interoperability, and scalability.
  • Ensure seamless integration across various platforms, cloud environments, edge systems, and enterprise applications.
  • Collaborate with architecture teams to define standards and reference architecture for connected site deployments.


3) Portfolio Governance & Delivery Excellence
  • Own the portfolio of site connectivity solutions initiatives, including intake, prioritization, and sequencing.
  • Establish governance frameworks to manage scope, timelines, dependencies, and financial performance.
  • Drive execution across multiple concurrent programs, ensuring predictable and high-quality delivery.
  • Monitor portfolio performance through metrics tied to adoption, reliability, cost efficiency, and business impact.


4) Customer-Centric Solutioning
  • Ensure deep understanding of customer site environments and operational challenges.
  • Translate customer needs into integrated connectivity and digital infrastructure solutions.
  • Support go-to-market strategies and customer engagements for advanced connectivity offerings.
  • Enable tailored solutions for complex environments such as construction sites, mining operations, and remote industrial locations.


5) Program & Delivery Operating Model
  • Establish scalable delivery models for multi-site, multi-technology deployments.
  • Define governance, operating rhythms, and escalation paths across programs.
  • Drive standardization of deployment, implementation, and lifecycle management practices.
  • Ensure alignment between global, regional, and site-level delivery teams.


6) Engineering & Technology Leadership
  • Partner with engineering teams to define standards for connectivity, security, and system reliability.
  • Enable best practices for system integration related to connectivity solutions.
  • Ensure incorporation of cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance requirements into all solutions.
  • Oversee tooling and platforms that enable visibility into connectivity performance and site operations.


7) Agile Delivery & Continuous Improvement
  • Promote agile and hybrid delivery models to accelerate solution deployment.
  • Build organizational capability in rapid deployment and iteration of connectivity solutions.
  • Develop and nurture partner eco-system to deliver innovative site connectivity solutions
  • Drive continuous improvement based on operational performance data and customer feedback.
  • Champion innovation, experimentation, and scalable best practices.


What You Have (Required Qualifications):
  • Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, or a related field and significant experience in connectivity, infrastructure, or digital platform delivery in complex environments
  • Connectivity & Infrastructure Expertise: Experience with site connectivity solutions (e.g., 5G/private LTE, Wi-Fi, satellite, edge computing) with a strong understanding of ecosystems, telemetry, and digital site infrastructure
  • Program & Portfolio Leadership: Proven ability to lead complex, multi-program portfolios and experience with large-scale deployments across distributed environments
  • Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams, including managers and senior technical leaders
  • Agile & Delivery Excellence: Experience delivering complex solutions in agile or hybrid environments
  • Stakeholder Management: Exceptional executive communication and cross-functional collaboration skills


What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent)
  • Experience with industrial or heavy equipment environments (construction, mining, energy)
  • Expertise in edge computing and connected site architecture
  • Experience with global deployments across remote or challenging environments
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks for connected infrastructure
  • Certifications in program management or agile methodologies


Additional Info
  • Primary location: Peoria, IL area; Irving, TX
  • Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
  • Sponsorship is not available
  • International and Domestic travel up to 10-20%
  • This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to Caterpillar's long-term incentive plan


Final details:

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Summary Pay Range:

$189,080.00 - $283,630.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:
June 3, 2026 - June 17, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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