Caterpillar, Inc

Lead Connectivity Project Manager

Caterpillar, Inc$128K — $192K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in project management or related field.
  • Strong understanding of connectivity technologies and applications.
  • Proficient in decision making and critical thinking processes.
  • Expertise in data gathering and reporting techniques.
  • Experience in leading New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee Commercial Aftermarket Connectivity projects.
  • Develop project schedules and contingency plans for risks.
  • Motivate and direct project team members effectively.
  • Collaborate with Technical, Commercial, and Regional teams for successful project outcomes.
  • Evaluate deliverables to meet service expectations and quality standards.
  • Monitor and report project results, ensuring adherence to timelines.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.).
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) options available.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health costs.
  • Career development opportunities and educational support.
  • Incentive bonuses and employee discounts.
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Lead Commercial Aftermarket Connectivity projects that enable Enterprise Services Growth strategy by capturing data, generating insights, developing go-to-market strategies, and offering a wide range of customer-focused solutions through our tools and applications. Caterpillar’s sensor-to-screen technologies put valuable information from equipment into the hands of the users.

What You Will Do:

  • Lead Commercial Aftermarket Connectivity projects aligned with Connectivity NPI, including overseeing project responsibilities and schedules. Develop contingency plans for potential risks.
  • Directing and motivating project team.  Partner with Technical, Commercial, and Regional team members to successfully launch and scale Connectivity solutions.
  • Evaluating and managing deliverables to ensure that service expectations are achievable, developed, and met.
  • Monitoring project results for significant deviations. Ensuring adherence to quality standards and processes.

What You Will Have:

  • Planning: Tactical, Strategic: 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.
  • Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
  • Data Gathering and Reporting: Knowledge of tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company.
  • Implementation: Knowledge of how to run applications for organizations; ability to implement application software within an organization and help end-users perform specific tasks (ex: accounting or graphic design).

Top Candidates Will Have:

  • NPI / NTI Leadership experience
  • CAT Equipment Management / Connectivity experience
  • Dealer Connectivity Rep experience
  • Marketing / Industry Trade Show experience

Additional Details:

  • This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Mossville, IL office.
  • Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
  • Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.

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Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

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 9, 2026 - June 16, 2026

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

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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