Caterpillar, Inc

Strategic Project Consultant

Caterpillar, Inc • $118K — $190K *
Nashville, TN 37211In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 4-year degree and 5+ years of experience, including 2+ years in project management or management roles.
  • Strong expertise in project management and continuous improvement/lean principles.
  • Proven track record of leading cross-functional project teams in high-priority projects.
  • In-depth knowledge of project management software and finance industry project implementation.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with a focus on stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate management of high-priority projects aligned with strategic initiatives.
  • Lead project teams to deliver complex business and implementation projects effectively.
  • Monitor schedules and health of sub-projects to ensure program success.
  • Develop program documentation and facilitate status updates with leadership.
  • Provide guidance and support to cross-functional project team members and stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and volunteer days.
  • 401(k) savings plan options for retirement.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
  • Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Career Area:

Job Description:

Ideal candidates for this position will thrive in a dynamic work environment and will have a demonstrated and diverse skill set gained by supporting various business functions coupled with a strong passion for Strategic Project Management and Digital Marketing.

JOB SUMMARY:
  • Coordinate management of multiple, related high-priority and/or high-risk projects where the scope of the project is aligned with key strategic initiatives. Lead project teams to deliver complex business, integration, implementation projects, and continuous improvement/lean efforts.
  • Apply program management and project management principles and techniques to manage scope, timeline, resources, stakeholders, communications and risk throughout the project lifecycle and to ensure success of key strategic programs.


PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Performs all project leadership and program leadership assignments without close supervision.
  • Provides regional and functional coordination and execution of strategy and tactics.
  • Works independently on all phases of projects including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control and close.
  • Monitors schedule and health of sub-projects and operations while working to ensure the ultimate success of the program.
  • Provides project leadership, guidance and assistance to cross-functional project team members including business users and vendors.
  • Develops program documentation and facilitates status updates with leadership.
  • Provides stakeholder management and effectively communicates project status to team members and project stakeholders, including senior management and executive level leaders.
  • Develops and executes stakeholder management, risk management and communication plans, as appropriate for the assigned projects.
  • Facilitates effective meetings including project planning, project update, gate review, stakeholder update and lessons learned.
  • Develops project plans and schedules and facilitates task estimation sessions with team members.
  • Documents project scope, project decisions, project issues and risk mitigation plans.
  • Ensures projects are integrated with other business activities, improvement projects, business strategy, and lean principles.
  • Provides necessary training and coaching to team members to spread the base of 6 Sigma Problem Solving tools.
  • Participates in accomplishment of continuous improvement objectives for the department by identifying problem areas and helping to development resolutions to address them.
  • Understands the Harassment policy of the company and is responsible for its application in all aspects of employment.


JOB REQUIREMENTS:
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE:
  • Advanced knowledge ability to apply project management and continuous improvement/lean principles used by FPD.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multiple cross-functional, technical project teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to resolve complex project management issues in a timely manner.
  • Advanced time management and task coordination abilities.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of project management software.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the finance industry and experience project implementation.
  • Demonstrated ability to build consensus in cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to train and advise employees on the use of advanced project management tools and principles.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of procedures and operations of the functional business areas.
  • Demonstrated ability to reinforce high quality standards driven by company objectives.
  • Demonstrated ability to create and maintain an environment conducive to collaboration across corporate business units and service divisions.
  • Advanced ability to work independently.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead change.
  • Advanced ability to listen to others and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.


EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
  • A 4-year college or university degree and a minimum of 5 years exempt experience, which includes 2 years' experience in management or project management is recommended.
  • Equivalent job experience may be substituted for education.


This position requires incumbents to be onsite in the Nashville main office 5 days per week.

Compensation & Benefits:

Summary Pay Range:

$118,860.00 - $190,176.00

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 of the 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 Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties, and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of "essential job functions" as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:
July 9, 2026 - July 16, 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
* Ladders Estimates

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