Job Information
Caterpillar, Inc. Senior Engineering Project Team Leader in Mossville, Illinois
Career Area:
Engineering
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.
Job Summary:
As a Senior Engineering Project Team Leader, you will coordinate various technical teams in the development of our next generation of service tool products. Areas of responsibility include requirements and competitive analysis, leading technical discussions, driving implementation through the multiple software development teams and communicating project status to various levels of the enterprise. This position offers exciting opportunities at Caterpillar to produce the best service capabilities in the industry, and you can be part of the team that delivers on that goal! We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can’t wait for you to join the team!!
What You Will Do:
Lead all technical implementation aspects of the new generation of service tools.
Coordinate customer requirements and prioritize requests.
Manage resources / tasks across multiple software development groups.
Oversee project progress and costs.
Present project status to various enterprise stakeholders
Education requirement:
Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
What skills you will have:
Technical Excellence:
Leads discussions on strategic technical issues to drive effective and value-based decisions.
Resolve priority and requirement conflicts between technical and commercial team members.
Manages others in providing “tradeoffs” to solutions while considering all possible critical business factors.
Ensures quality by driving thorough designs and managing the end-to-end validation process.
Project Management:
Organizes the technical aspects of the product development process.
Manages high profile project with several key stakeholders.
Monitors major program milestones and resolves issues with performing teams as they arise.
Evaluates competitive products and communicates findings.
Communicates project status to various levels of the enterprise.
Team Management :
Coordinate activities across worldwide teams to develop enterprise solutions.
Create a positive work environment while being challenged to deliver on commitments.
Communicate strategy and clear expectations to cross-functional teams.
Requirements Analysis:
Drives team members to create / store requirements with conformance to enterprise standards.
Traces deliverables back to requirements documentation and resolves conflicts with associated teams.
Ensures stakeholders have reviewed and approved requirements.
Troubleshooting Technical Problems:
Evaluates cost / benefit for technical solutions and prioritizes resolution of major issues.
Leads discussions on difficult or high-impact system problems.
Communicates issue status and corrective actions to key stakeholders.
Product Design and Development :
Leads in designing and implementing new software distribution methods.
Evaluates the development of new technologies and tools for software design and development.
Ensures organizational best practices for the management of software design and development.
Additional Information:
The location for this position is Mossville, IL
Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
This position will require less than 10% travel.
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 wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:
Competitive Base Salary
Annual incentive bonus plan*
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short and long-term disability coverage
Life Insurance
Paid parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.
Final details:
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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 .
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Relocation is available for this position.
Visa sponsorship available for eligible applicants.
Posting Dates:
May 17, 2024 - June 1, 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.