Career Area:
Business Technologies, Digital and Data
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
What does it mean to live the Caterpillar Experience?
It means you play a part in building a better world. You contribute to a winning culture-a spirit of accountability-that has driven change on every continent for more than 90 years. To work with us is a commitment to improve sustainability, invent for the digital age and innovate in order to bring solutions to millions of people. Sure, you work for Caterpillar. But more importantly, you work for the good of your career, your family, your community, and your world.
Job Summary:
Financial Systems Governance Team is part of the Caterpillar IT - Corporate Services organization. Our goal is to design, develop and maintain best in class financial systems and tools, and enhance governance and controls to support accounting and finance processes, managing risk and exposure across reporting and compliance.
As the Financial Systems Governance Principal Digital Program Manager you will support Financial Systems Governance Team with onboarding and managing of projects and small programs and IT demand management. You will work independently, as well as within a large team environment (matrix-oriented structure), to assist in delivery of world-class process and technology solutions in support of the business needs.
What You Will Do:
Responsible for the planning and on boarding of projects and small programs
Provides governance & oversight of projects/small programs to ensure project goals or objectives are accomplished within approved time frame, scope and budget
Develop and produce project management schedules, timelines, in various tools
Responsible for timely and accurate report-outs to stakeholders which may include department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, etc.
Champions strong IT governance in the project management framework and supports governance leads
May also be responsible for performing other job duties occasionally as assigned
Work with business partners to standardize, simplify, and optimize total cost of ownership of various IT tools
Guide and/or validate process documentation.
Assist the integration of focus facilities, new acquisitions and ventures, and/or new clients into corporate practices.
What You Have:
Associates degree or equivalent in accounting / finance, computer science, information systems, or closely related discipline
Project Management exposure or equivalent experience in related areas
Strong problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills
Shows positive collaboration to drive outcomes
Flexibility to work in a global environment
Must demonstrate high levels of initiative, leadership, good judgment, the ability to communicate effectively, a broad understanding of accounting business processes, process improvement.
Extensive experience in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Project or similar project management tools
Desired but not required for role:
Six sigma experience
Project management certification
Experience in project administration best practices and ability to use organizational strategies, practices and tools for administering projects.
Working knowledge of ServiceNow or similar ticketing tools
Professional Certification in Accounting / Finance (CPA, CMA or equivalent).
SAP delivery experience
SAP Certification
Have a comprehensive knowledge of Caterpillar business, products, suppliers and customers
Working knowledge in applications development with background in systems hardware, system software, support and development methodologies, and customer application needs.
What You Will Get:
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
Additional Info :
The primary locations for this position are: East Peoria IL, Nashville TN, or Dallas, TX
This position requires you to work in the office three times a week, with some flexibility.
This position may require 10% travel.
About Caterpillar -
Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
February 22, 2024 - March 3, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.
Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee's contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we've built.
