Career Area:

Communications

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.

Role Definition

Americas Distribution & Services Division (ADSD) has an exciting opportunity for a Division Communications Manager. In this role you will lead a team of communication professionals creating and executing communication strategies and processes that drive achievement of division and enterprise objectives and further enable our ADSD Winning Culture. You will become a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team and HR Director as you provide innovative and tailored communications solutions that enable the success for our workforce of over 1300+ global employees.

This role provides a unique opportunity to lead internal employee communications, as well enhance external dealer capability by focusing on two key areas. The first is the employee experience by developing and implementing strategies to improve internal communication channels, ensuring employees are well-informed, engaged, and connected. The second is quality and impactful global dealer communications by collaborating with key business partners to ensure alignment of messaging, timely and consistent delivery of external dealer communications enabling achievement of division and enterprise objectives.

What You Will Do:

Manage division communication plans, daily operations and the execution of internal and external messaging.Prepare internal and external presentations and other materials to embed the identity of ADSD with key stakeholder groups.Develop strong rapport and collaborate with senior and executive leadership.Be a strategic partner and perform critical thinking to resolve high level objectives.Partner with Human Resources to build and manage strategies that develop leaders, prioritize inclusion, and instill deep understanding of the business. Refine processes and systems to ensure smooth implementation of communication strategies, supporting team growth and high-standard delivery while reinforcing strategic focus.Own Global Dealer Principal Process, Governance and Execution​​.Manage process for Dealer Association Meetings​​.

What You Have:

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communication, or related field, or the equivalent in on-the-job experience. Excellent interpersonal skills are required to deal with sensitive issues, develop others, or persuade others inside and outside the department to take specific actions. Planning & Project Management: Creating and implementing a strategy for supporting current and future business needs while also leading the execution of the agreed upon timelines. Ensuring stakeholder awareness and approvals are gained appropriately. Communicating Complex Concepts: Quickly grasps complex ideas and details with the ability to summarize and simplify in a simple, clear language appropriate to the audience(s). Effective Communications: Communicates effectively with diverse audience, internally and externally, develops a deep understanding of global cultures, to ensure messages are clearly written and understood. Has the ability to coach others on methods of improving their own communications. Influencing: Leads and presents collaborative proposals that persuasively influence decision makers. Delivers well-received presentations of cost, benefits, risks, and other considerations. Advises on techniques to build rapport and commitment to common purpose. Achieves influence and impact even when holding a position contrary to the majority. Initiative: Chooses to go above and beyond what’s expected of the role without being asked. Proceeds without seeking unnecessary permissions while keeping stakeholders properly updated with progress. Interpersonal Relationships: Seeks out what's common in conflicting points of view. Establishes, influences and maintains credibility with key individuals inside and outside own group and earns respect at all levels of the organization. Communicating & Writing: Creates and develops materials, speeches, presentations, reviews press releases and develops internal and external social media plans. Will play a leading role in defining division and segment specific writing approaches and practices. Organizational Communications: Develops organizational communication strategies and policies. Advises others on a wide spectrum of communications programs. Leads in the design and development of multimedia communications campaigns. Champions the use of innovative communications vehicles and practices.

Additional Info:

The primary location for this position is Peoria, IL. Secondary location is Dallas, TX.Travel up to 10%-15% if based in Peoria, IL.  Travel will be up to 25% if candidate is based in Dallas, TX.Must be able to work 3 days onsite.Domestic relocation is not available.Sponsorship is not available for this role.

 

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.

Summary Pay Range:

$144,960.00 - $217,320.00

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 list of 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

Posting Dates:

February 28, 2025 - March 14, 2025

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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