Caterpillar, Inc

Strategic Project Consultant

Caterpillar, Inc • $118K — $190K *
Nashville, TN 37211In-Person
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of project management experience in complex organizational settings
  • Proficiency in both Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies
  • Six Sigma Black Belt and/or PMO certification preferred
  • Strong executive communication and facilitation skills
  • Ability to adapt and pivot in changing work environments
  • Skill in managing multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Experience in analyzing and documenting business requirements

Responsibilities

  • Oversees project processes while monitoring team productivity and performance
  • Manages all facets of project execution, including deadlines and responsibilities
  • Ensures adherence to project methodologies and deliverable standards
  • Prepares and presents progress reports to upper management
  • Facilitates alignment among project stakeholders across diverse teams

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off plan including vacation and holidays
  • 401(k) savings plans with employer contribution
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Employee Assistance Program and wellness programs
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education
  • Parental leave and adoption benefits
  • Potential for an incentive bonus for performance
  • Flexible working arrangements may be available for part-time employees
Full Job Description
Career Area:

Job Description:

The Role:
  • Manages the planning, organization and implementation of complex programs.


Role Responsibilities:
  • Overseeing project processes and procedures; monitoring the productivity and performance of project team.
  • Managing all aspects of projects. Setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring and summarizing progress of project.
  • Reviewing and ensuring adherence to project materials, deliverables methodologies and procedures.
  • Preparing and presenting program level reporting for upper management.


Core Skill's Required:
  • 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.
  • Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
  • Flexibility and Adaptability: Knowledge of successful approaches and techniques for dealing with change; ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change.
  • Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
  • Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
  • Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
  • Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
  • Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project


What a Top Candidate Will Bring:
  • Proven Project Leadership: Demonstrated success leading complex projects within large, global matrix organizations, delivering results through effective planning, execution, and stakeholder alignment.
  • Waterfall & Agile Expertise: Strong experience managing projects across both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, with the ability to select and apply the most effective approach to achieve business objectives.
  • Process Excellence Mindset: Six Sigma Black Belt and/or PMO certification, with a track record of driving continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and measurable business outcomes.
  • Executive Stakeholder Management: Exceptional facilitation, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels, translate complex concepts into clear actions, and build alignment across diverse teams.
  • Servant Leadership Approach: A collaborative and people-focused leader who empowers teams, removes obstacles, fosters accountability, and creates an environment where individuals and projects can thrive.
  • Passion for Innovation & Technology: Genuine curiosity for emerging technologies, including AI and automation, with the ability to identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance productivity, and drive digital transformation initiatives.


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

Additional Information:
  • Onsite, 5 days per week based at the Cat Financial head office in Nashville, TN.


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.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:
August 27, 2026 - September 3, 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.

Caterpillar, Inc. Careers

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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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