Caterpillar, Inc

Learning & Development Partner

Caterpillar, Inc • $97K — $146K *
Irving, TX 75061In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
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Qualifications

  • Degree or equivalent experience in HR or related field.
  • Proven experience coordinating training or development programs.
  • Strong project management skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities with stakeholders.
  • Analytical skills to track metrics and evaluate program effectiveness.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate logistics for leadership development programs and events.
  • Manage and track program budgets and vendor costs.
  • Maintain and manage program participant data and scheduling.
  • Develop metrics to assess program effectiveness and diversity statistics.
  • Support the internal coaching community and manage alumni engagement.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • 401(k) savings plans with employer contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Career development opportunities and tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Human Resources

Job Description:

Intro:

Caterpillar is committed to developing strong leaders who drive business success across the enterprise. This role supports the end-to-end coordination and execution of leadership development programs designed to build leadership readiness and capability. The successful candidate will partner closely with HR senior leaders, business stakeholders, coaches, and external vendors to manage program operations, logistics, reporting, communications, and learning initiatives while ensuring programs are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to business objectives.

What You Will Do:
  • Coordinate and execute logistics for leadership development programs, including travel, lodging, vendor management, contracts, and event planning.
  • Manage program budgets, track expenses, monitor vendor costs, and support business planning activities.
  • Maintain program data, including participant nominations, cohorts, coaching assignments, coaching hours, leadership attendance, and program schedules.
  • Develop and report program metrics, diversity statistics, and stakeholder review data to assess program effectiveness.
  • Own and maintain program Teams sites, learning materials, coaching resources, and program communications.
  • Support the internal coaching community by facilitating quarterly meetings, providing resources, and coordinating coach/coachee matching.
  • Manage program alumni engagement and ongoing participant relationships.
  • Support annual data privacy reviews and compliance activities for leadership development programs.
  • Assess changing business learning needs and provide recommendations for leadership, professional skills, and organizational development solutions.
  • Consult with stakeholders to identify learning gaps and support the design, development, and implementation of effective learning solutions.
  • Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to deliver learning programs that align with business goals and learning objectives.
  • Support training needs analysis, instructional design, training delivery, learning technologies, and training solution development activities.


What You Have :
  • Education/Experience: Degree or equivalent experience desired. Experience coordinating programs, learning and development initiatives, leadership development programs, training operations, HR projects, or related business programs.
  • Strong project and program management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, budgets, timelines, vendors, and stakeholders simultaneously.
  • Effective communication and consulting skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, facilitate discussions, and provide business guidance.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience tracking metrics, evaluating program effectiveness, managing data, and identifying process improvements.
  • Knowledge of learning and development practices, including training needs analysis, instructional design, training delivery, learning technologies, and training solution development.


What Will Set You Apart :
  • Experience supporting leadership development, executive development, coaching, or talent development programs.
  • Experience managing large-scale learning events, conferences, or leadership program logistics.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365 applications, learning management systems, and data reporting tools.
  • Experience partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders across a global organization.
  • Knowledge of coaching programs, leadership assessments, succession planning, and talent development processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information while maintaining data privacy and compliance standards.
  • Experience creating executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership reviews.


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.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:
August 12, 2026 - August 18, 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
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
NASDAQ
CAT
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