Strategy Manager coordinating digital strategy execution in the DACS Americas at Caterpillar. Facilitating leadership alignment and overseeing project responsibilities across multiple initiatives.
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate digital strategy execution across multiple concurrent initiatives involving PACs, DARs, enablement, product, and data teams.
Translate DACS strategic priorities into clear, executable plans with defined milestones, dependencies, and success measures.
Develop agendas based on deliverables and timely topics, finalize with input from leadership.
Ad-hoc strategy, special project work, dispositioning projects, opportunities, and challenges, and leading project work or organizing to where work can be handed off.
Coordinating leadership input and positions on various items and acting as extension of Director role representing at meetings as needed.
Enable industry and segment growth through data and reporting on DACS initiatives.
Ensure consistent application of DACS operating models, quality standards, and governance across initiatives.
Managing the day-to-day activities of projects, including overseeing project responsibilities and schedules.
Developing contingency plans for potential risks.
Requirements
Typically, a College or University degree or certification that is equivalent in computer science, information systems, or closely related disciplines.
Deep understanding of the Cat Dealer network, including dealer decision‑making dynamics, operating models, and how to drive measurable results through the distribution channel.
Extensive experience in strategy, program management, business transformation, or digital adoption roles.
Proven experience with Project Management concepts including Project Charters, Scheduling and Planning Projects and successful completion.
Strong background in strategy‑to‑execution leadership, including governance, prioritization, and outcome tracking.
Proven ability to influence and align senior stakeholders without direct authority.
Experience working in matrixed, global organizations with diverse cultural and market dynamics.
Advance knowledge of Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Project
Knowledge of Power BI is highly desirable
Previous agile training (spring planning, daily scrums, sprint, retrospective)
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
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