Project Program Manager Iv Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Job Description

Caterpillar is seeking an experienced Project/Program Manager to lead New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives for customer and dealer-facing Connectivity Solutions within Cat Technology. This role will drive the development and deployment of connected technologies including cellular, satellite, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, UWB, telematics, and other next-generation connectivity platforms.

The Project Manager will work closely with engineering, business, product, and digital teams to develop functional requirements derived from customer, dealer, business, and regulatory inputs. This individual will provide leadership for cross-functional teams, manage program execution, mitigate risks, and ensure successful delivery of connectivity solutions that support Caterpillar's digital transformation strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) programs for connectivity and telematics solutions.
• Gather and translate customer, dealer, business, and regulatory requirements into product and system requirements.
• Drive cross-functional program execution across engineering, product, digital, and business teams.
• Develop project plans, schedules, risk mitigation strategies, and execution roadmaps.
• Coordinate stakeholder communications and present program updates to leadership.
• Collaborate with suppliers and enterprise technical leaders to evaluate and implement emerging technologies.
• Ensure alignment between marketing, system, hardware, and software requirements.
• Support technology roadmap development and long-term connectivity strategy initiatives.
• Drive delivery of complex engineering programs while maintaining quality, cost, and timing targets.
• Engage with global teams across North America and India to support successful program execution.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
• PMP or PMI certification preferred.
• Master's degree candidates must still possess 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Associate degrees are not accepted

Experience

• 10+ years of project, program, or engineering leadership experience.
• Prior experience leading large-scale engineering development or NPI programs.
• Experience in project management, program leadership, or project lead roles.

Top Required Skills

1. Strong ability to communicate technical information to engineers, leadership, customers, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
2. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex initiatives.
3. Proven track record of high-velocity program execution and risk management.
4. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
5. 10+ years of project/program management experience.
6. Strong technical communication skills with engineering and executive stakeholders.
7. Demonstrated risk management and complex program execution experience.
8. Experience with electronic, machine, or information systems development.
9. Experience with electronic components, machine systems, and information systems development.
10. Technical understanding of product development and engineering lifecycle processes.
11. Ability to lead technical discussions and coordinate engineering execution across multiple teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Connectivity, telematics, or IoT product development experience.
• Knowledge of on-board software, gateways, and connected platforms.
• Heavy equipment or off-highway vehicle product development experience.
• Experience with machine technologies such as Grade Control, Remote Control, or Autonomy.
• Understanding of wireless technologies including Cellular, Satellite, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and positioning systems.
• Familiarity with IoT regulations, standards, and regional compliance requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively at the Director and VP stakeholder level.
• Caterpillar, Deere, Komatsu, CNH, OEM, or heavy equipment experience.
• Connectivity, telematics, IoT, wireless technology, or autonomous systems background.
• PMP certification.
• Experience leading global engineering teams.