Caterpillar, Inc

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Consultant

Caterpillar, Inc$97K — $146K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related fields.
  • Experience in Quality, Compliance, Audit, Risk, Cybersecurity, or Process Improvement programs.
  • Familiarity with SaaS, cloud, industrial technology, or product development organizations.
  • Knowledge of risk management methodologies and control frameworks.
  • ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and enhance ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 management systems.
  • Coordinate audit readiness and ensure compliance for certifications.
  • Maintain and update policies, procedures, and management system documentation.
  • Facilitate risk assessments and manage risk registers and treatment plans.
  • Track and analyze audit findings and corrective actions for remediation.
  • Drive continuous improvement activities to enhance compliance and quality outcomes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for effective control implementation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation and holidays.
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
  • Employee Assistance Program and wellness programs.
  • Career development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
  • Life insurance and disability benefits.
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Legal and Compliance

Job Description:

The Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Consultant serves as a subject matter expert supporting Quality Management System (QMS), Information Security Management System (ISMS), risk management, and compliance activities across the Autonomy & Automation (A&A), and MineStar product portfolios.

This position is responsible for maintaining and improving management systems aligned to ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 while supporting governance, audit readiness, risk management, compliance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives. Partners across functional areas to help ensure processes, controls, documentation, and supporting evidence align with organizational, customer, regulatory, and business requirements.

What You Will Do:
  • Maintain and improve ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 management systems.
  • Coordinate audit readiness, evidence collection, and certification activities.
  • Maintain policies, procedures, standards, and management system documentation.
  • Facilitate risk assessments and maintain risk registers and treatment plans.
  • Track corrective actions, audit findings, and remediation efforts.
  • Analyze and improve business and operational processes.
  • Develop governance, quality, compliance, and risk metrics and reporting.
  • Support compliance assessments, customer reviews, and regulatory obligations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective control implementation.
  • Drive continuous improvement activities that enhance quality, security, and compliance outcomes.


What You Have:
  • Process Management:
    • Supports implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001) and Information Security Management Systems (ISO 27001).
    • Develops, maintains, and improves policies, procedures, standards, work instructions, process maps, and supporting documentation.
    • Analyzes business and operational processes to identify opportunities for efficiency, standardization, and compliance improvements.
    • Creates process flows and workflow documentation to support governance, risk, compliance, audit, and quality activities.
    • Assists process owners in documenting and maintaining key processes, controls, and operational requirements.
    • Supports continuous improvement initiatives through corrective and preventive action activities.
  • Risk Management:
    • Supports identification, assessment, and documentation of information security, operational, product, quality, and compliance risks.
    • Maintains risk registers, risk treatment plans, and risk acceptance documentation.
    • Assists risk owners in evaluating control effectiveness and determining appropriate mitigation activities.
    • Produces and interprets risk assessment reports and risk metrics.
    • Monitors risk remediation efforts and communicates status to stakeholders.
    • Supports integration of risk management practices into management system and governance processes.
  • Analytical Thinking:
    • Evaluates complex business, technical, compliance, and quality issues to determine root causes and improvement opportunities.
    • Reviews audit findings, compliance gaps, process deficiencies, and risk trends to identify corrective actions.
    • Analyzes data from audits, assessments, incidents, and operational reviews to support informed decision-making.
    • Applies critical thinking to identify patterns, potential impacts, and practical solutions.
    • Supports continuous improvement efforts through trend analysis and process performance evaluation
  • Effective Communications
    • Communicates governance, risk, quality, and compliance requirements clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
    • Develops reports, presentations, and documentation supporting audits, management reviews, and compliance initiatives.
    • Provides guidance regarding management system requirements, controls, policies, and procedures.
    • Assists with training and awareness activities related to ISO 9001, ISO 27001, risk management, and compliance programs.
    • Translates technical and regulatory requirements into understandable business language.
  • Audit and Compliance Function:
    • Supports operation and continual improvement of Quality Management System (QMS) and Information Security Management System (ISMS) programs.
    • Coordinates internal audits, external audits, surveillance audits, and certification activities.
    • Maintains audit evidence repositories and supporting compliance documentation.
    • Tracks audit findings, corrective actions, and remediation efforts through closure.
    • Assists with customer assessments, compliance reviews, and regulatory obligations.
    • Maintains working knowledge of applicable standards and frameworks, including ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and future regulatory requirements.


Consideration for Top Candidates:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience desired
  • Experience supporting Quality, Compliance, Audit, Risk, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Process Improvement programs.
  • Experience supporting SaaS, cloud, industrial technology, or product development organizations.
  • Knowledge of risk management methodologies and control frameworks.
  • Familiarity with SharePoint, Power BI, ServiceNow, or GRC software solutions.
  • ISO 9001 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor certification.
  • ISO 27001 Internal Auditor, Lead Auditor, or Lead Implementer certification.
  • ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or equivalent quality certification.
  • Knowledge of IEC 62443, NIST Cybersecurity Framework or EU Cyber Resilience Act requirements.


Additional Information:
  • This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Irving, TX office
  • Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position
  • Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
  • This position will require up to 10% travel
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Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

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.

Posting Dates:
August 17, 2026 - August 30, 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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