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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 Description Summary:

At Caterpillar, we're working to help our customers build a better world. We wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today without the exceptionally talented, bright and driven people who get the job done. This is your chance to help us make progress possible around the world – for our customers, for growing communities and for every member of our team. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Program Specialist I.

Job Description:

Product Support and Logistics Division

 We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.

 And we are one team – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.

 The Product Support & Logistics Division (PSLD) currently has an opening for a Program Specialist I, Project Manager, in the Logistics Information Services (LIS) division on the Program Management Office (PMO) team. In this role, the individual will be leading several strategic transformational projects that requires Project Management and team leadership expertise.

Primary goals: 

• Lead multiple projects simultaneously for LIS PMO

• Provide periodic updates to the Sponsor and stakeholders

• Collaborate effectively with global teams

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Ability to facilitate multiple projects in parallel, collaborate with internal and external partners to identify project scope, provide rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates, lead collaboration sessions, proactively manage project risks and deliver as per plan and with high quality.

Manage the day-to-day project activities, deliverables and resources of an SPM major release.

Ensure alignment with overall program objectives, timelines and deliverables.

Provide periodic updates to the Sponsor and stakeholders on planned vs actual spend, resource alignment, key milestones during the lifecycle, risk identification and mitigation.

Implement or participate in any change control activities relative to their project.

Knowledge of ALM for Test planning and execution.

Knowledge of project cutover and conversion planning and execution.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Minimum of 8 years of IT experience

2 years of IT project management experience

Experience leading medium complexity projects

Comfortable gathering, interpreting, and presenting data to high-level management

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Process development and improvement experience

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

Initiative with willingness to take ownership and accountability

Strong customer focus and sense of urgency.

Working knowledge of SAP (Service Parts Management, SAP Solution Manager, SAP methodologies)

Proven leadership skills with medium complexity projects and ability to gain consensus from multiple levels of management as required.

Proven ability to work with Enterprise-wide project sponsors, program managers and project leads from many different functional areas

Focus on teamwork and ability to build consensus.

Demonstrates commitment to IT Controls, methodologies, processes and standards for transition planning and support

Proficiency with MS Office applications including Power Point, Project, Excel and Visio

Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

Ability to work effectively with multiple Business, IT and vendor partners and other management personnel including on a global & virtual basis

Additional Info: ​

This position will require travelling about 10% of the time.

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of Singapore which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

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 day one benefits along with the potential of a variable bonus. Additional benefits include paid annual leave, flexi leave, medical and insurance (prorated based upon hire date).

Final Details:

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply using an English version of your CV. We look forward to meeting you!

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.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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