**Career Area:** Human Resources **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:** This pivotal role of **Manufacturing & Supply Chain Talent Director** offers an exceptional opportunity for the ideal candidate to shape and cultivate the future talent within our Manufacturing, Supply Order to Delivery (MSOD) function. The role is an incubator for innovation and focuses on global talent at all levels, ensuring sustained growth and proactively building a robust talent pipeline for the future. The successful candidate will thrive in a matrixed environment, collaborating seamlessly with HR, Centers of Excellence (COEs), and business partners across the enterprise to develop and nurture talent for the MSOD function. Influencing without authority, strategic vision and intellectual curiosity are critical skills. **What you will do:** + Providing global leadership to the overall talent lifecycle processes related to building and retaining the talent with the right skills to support a specific organization’s strategies. + Assisting senior leadership in evaluating the effectiveness of the organization's talent practices, as well as recommending and leading improvement opportunities. + Developing and implementing change management methods and materials to facilitate deployment of talent management programs and processes + Leading team of talent management leaders to collaborate effectively with Centers of Excellence and serve as thought leaders to the business and HR; Developing talent management skills and capabilities across the function. **Degree Requirement:** + Degree or equivalent experience desired **What Skills you will have:** + **Knowledge of Organization:** Knowledge of the organization's vision, structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values, and code of ethics; ability to understand the value of aligning capabilities with business goals to support optimal performance. + **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. + **Talent Transformation:** Knowledge of the concept and strategies of talent transformation; ability to harness the potential and skills of employees to help them reach leadership positions while achieving the organization's strategic business objectives. **Additional Information:** + The primary locations for this position: Cary, NC; Dallas, TX; Peoria, IL; or any other major Caterpillar location in the continental United States. + This position may require 5% travel + Domestic relocation assistance is not available + Sponsorship is not available **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:** $165,960.00 - $248,880.00 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:** 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) Disability benefits Life Insurance Parental leave Healthy Lifestyle Programs Employee Assistance Programs Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts Tuition Reimbursement Career Development _*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines_ . **Posting Dates:** December 17, 2024 - January 8, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .