Strategy Manager

Career Area:

Strategy

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.

We have an exciting role open within Caterpillar's Electrification and Energy Solutions Division (E+ES) for a Strategy Manager within the Strategy and Corporate Development team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and facilitating commercial and product strategies for various technologies and solutions to help Caterpillar customers manage the energy transition.

You will work with and support a global team of engineering and operations professionals responsible for the development and implementation of E+ES products and solutions by creating and facilitating strategies that utilize market, competitive, technology, and customer intelligence to ensure that Caterpillar is positioned to be an industry leader in electrification and energy solutions.

This role will also be responsible for executing on these strategies through finding, engaging, and facilitating commercial agreements and investments into external partners that will complement and supplement the efforts of the E+ES teams. You will work with E+ES teams to identify priority technologies and solutions, identify candidate partners, facilitate exploration and selection of preferred partners, and manage engagements with selected partners such as co-development agreements and investments including Venture Capital and M&A.

What You Will Do:

• Lead efforts to analyze market and competitive intelligence around certain themes or technology areas

• Create strategic frameworks for how E+ES teams should position product and solutions development to create customer value

• Work with teams to implement product and commercial strategies

• Identify and raise awareness of potential strategic alliances and partnerships

• Identify potential investment opportunities that create strategic value

• Work with legal to execute and manage commercial agreements with partners such as NDAs and co-development agreements

• Work with corporate teams to execute and manage Venture Capital investments and M&A opportunities

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What You Have:

• Business Acumen : Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

• Technical Acumen : Fundamental knowledge and ability to learn technologies relevant to E+ES to facilitate the sourcing and engagement of partners

• Finance and Investment: Knowledge of finance and investment practices, financial analysis, and reporting, deal negotiation, ability to apply finance knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

• Organizational Governance: Knowledge of the processes, customs, policies, and rules affecting the way the organization is administered and controlled; ability to ensure compliance with governance guidelines and policies.

• Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.

• Communication : Ability to organize and communicate complex topics to team members and stakeholders

• Leadership: Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives while having a long-term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Engineering

• Progressive finance, engineering, or relevant commercial experience

• MBA desired

Additional Info :

• The primary location for this position is Dallas, TX

• Additional location includes Mossville, IL

• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify

• Sponsorship is not available

• International and Domestic travel up to 25%

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 a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.

• All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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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Posting Dates:

October 23, 2024 - November 6, 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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