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As the NPI Team Leader for the Engine Systems division within the Advanced Power Technology (APT) organization, you will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams in the execution of Engine Systems NPI programs for Power & Energy applications that meet Time, Cost and Quality commitments in alignment with client expectations.  As a Engine Systems NPI Team Leader, you will be the main point of contact and manage the relationship between APT and Power & Energy clients inclusive of NTI, NPI and CPI program execution, budget management in alignment with affordability through the business cycles and governance.   

What You Will Do:

• Utilize the NPI process to lead cross-functional teams including engineering, supply chain and production support to execute Engine System solutions for Power & Energy applications from program launch through start of production.

• Utilize and champion program management tools and processes including the NPI Management tool, PMO project planning, communication matrices, etc. to ensure effective, efficient program execution.

• Accountable for meeting Time, Cost and Quality commitments to Power & Energy clients in alignment with program enterprise goals.

• Main point of contact and manage the relationship between APT and the Power & Energy clients.

• Lead and manage funding from Power & Energy clients throughout the yearly budget cycling including initial Annual Business Planning (ABP) and all following RBM cycles.

• Develop, lead and facilitate regularly scheduled governance meetings with Power & Energy stakeholders ensuring Advanced Power Technology meets or exceeds expectations with respect to Time, Cost and Quality.

• Develop and champion R&D efficiency efforts utilizing AI where applicable

Degree Requirement

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field

What You Will Have:

Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Extensive knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.

Effective Communications: Expert understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Problem Solving: Extensive knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Program Management: Extensive knowledge of the policies and techniques to manage a set of related projects within a program; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control the set of projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve program objectives.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization

• Demonstrated experience with project management tools & techniques.

• Demonstrated experience leading teams with direct accountability of results

• Demonstrated capability to lead, motivate and influence directly and indirectly

• Ability to manage conflict resolution through negotiations and escalation

• Understanding of Advanced Power Technology (APT) business model, budgeting process and governance

• Understanding of APT Electronics and Software Systems development

Additional Information:

• Up to 5% travel expected

• This position requires working onsite five days a week.

• Relocation is available for this position.

• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Summary Pay Range:

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

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

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