**Career Area:** Engineering **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. **About LPSD** Caterpillar’s Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 23 to 61L engines that are utilized in electric power generation. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future. Hear about the Caterpillar Experience for yourself (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf0PVJdUOWo&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB\_i-UVln&index=2) **The Opportunity** In this role you will be a NPI Program Leader within the 4000/5000 Product Management team, reporting to the NPI Manager. You will manage multiple, complex projects supporting future New Product Introduction (NPI) needs. You will work with and manage multiple cross-functional project teams across different global sites covering projects that range from new business opportunities to product phase out. You will be part of a team responsible for delivering and maintaining world class engines, meeting the commitments of today and preparing for the opportunities of the future. The team is expanding to due to approval to new opportunities for the product and the associated NPI programs. This is an exciting opportunity to join this team and lead NPI programs engaging global teams and executing across multiple sites. **What You Will Do** + Lead critical product related projects, following the corporate New Product Introduction and other standard processes. + Initially the primary focus of this role is intended to be spark ignite / gas NPI program delivery. + Engage with multi-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of Project Objectives. + Provide leadership for tactical and strategic projects that support platform needs (23 to 61L). + Oversee creation of project plans and maintaining the plan schedule in support of Gateway / Customer introduction needs - ensuring program financials, functional requirements, cost targets and Gateway commitments are met. + Communicate program status to stakeholders and the broader organization ensuring alignment on progress and direction. + Lead cross-functional team reviews to evaluate opportunities, address and resolve issues and remove barriers. + Identify, evaluate and deliver against opportunities to optimize cost and profitability for the platform (23 to 61L) + Work closely with other Product and Program Managers to ensure that projects are aligned with platforms’ long term strategic requirements and 5-to-10-year technology plan, in terms of volumes growth and technology evolution. **What You Must Have** Successful candidates will have broad project delivery experience, excellent project leadership skills and are seeking program ownership. They are problem solvers, determined to provide the best solutions for our customers and our business. Key skills and experiences: + **Project Leadership** : Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control a set of projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve program requirements. + **Effective Communication** : Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. + **Decision Making and Critical Thinking** : Experience in decision-making processes and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive conclusions based on informed judgment under time pressure. + **Customer Focus** : Understanding of the customer needs and priorities. Ability to translate into requirements and program objectives and monitor and report on delivery as well as facilitate customer feedback, issue management and solution development. + Keen sense of accountability, excellent team working skills with personal drive, flexible approach, and a commitment to ensure our platform / customer program are delivered On-Time to demanding Technical, Quality & Cost Targets. + **Collaboration Globally** : Knowledge of effective collaboration techniques and ability to build networks with people from different countries and cultures, think and work with them to bring positive impact and flourishing business results. + Knowledge of spark ignite / gas engine and associated electric power application and services would be greatly beneficial **What You Will Get** In this role you will get the opportunity to interact and manage across multiple disciplines from Suppliers to Customers. You will manage projects and programs that cover end-to-end product development from Concept Design to Production to Aftermarket Support. You will get exposure to senior managers and the opportunity to enhance stakeholder management skills. You will get ownership for programs and projects that you are accountable for delivering. **Additional Information** + Located in Mossville, IL (Building AC) or Lafayette, IN. + This position is currently a hybrid in-office work model, requiring 3-day weekly office presence onsite at the facility, with remote work for the remaining days. However, work arrangements may be adjusted at any time based on business needs. **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. \#LI #MilitaryMonday #Letsdothework #caterpillarinc #Iamcaterpillar **NB.** The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. **Summary Pay Range:** $126,000.00 - $189,000.00 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 Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers. **Posting Dates:** March 6, 2025 - May 31, 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) .