Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
Job Summary
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
Degree or equivalent experience desired
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.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field
- 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.
• This position is posted from July 6th -July 16th
Summary Pay Range:
$147,760.00 - $221,640.00
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.
