LifeCycle Manager

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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 Life Cycle Manager.

The Resource Industries (RI) Lifecycle Manager (LCM) position in PSLD Undercarriage Product Group is an exciting opportunity to be part of one of the most significant elements to grow Caterpillar services to $28B. The Life Cycle Manager is responsible to manage the portfolio of growth projects in the Enterprise Component Strategy (ECS) for RI Undercarriage. The incumbent will also be responsible for supporting strategies to ensure the profitability of the aftermarket parts business.

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 　

• Coordinate and liaise with field aftermarket sales teams globally to develop, execute and govern winning commercial strategies for the RI Undercarriage business

• Program manager for RI UC growth portfolio, assuring projects align to transformation office and services NPI gates/governance processes, and tracking KPIs and milestone progress

• Provide leadership for RI UC Commercial Consultants and Service Engineers, engage and coach project leads to drive and execute on growth projects, assure alignment with services NPI and CPI processes and vertical services development groups.

• Lead for RI UC lost opportunity understanding and analysis by segment, model, region, etc

• Develop material for leadership and vertical report outs on RI UC growth projects.

• Coordinate quarterly leadership business reviews with key MBD partners

• Provide commercial input to the monthly S&OP cycle to help assure product availability

• Influence UC design groups and MBD partners to align design decisions to focus on aftermarket growth

Basic Qualifications:

• College or university degree or equivalent experience

• 8+ years of progressively responsible job-related experience

• Extensive project leadership experience

• Previous supervisory experience

• This position requires a broad company background and experience in engineering / product development and/or deep experience with aftermarket commercial strategies

Top candidates will also have:

• Master’s Degree

• Undercarriage component experience

• Mining industry understanding

• Experience working within the enterprise matrix, engaging multiple Business Divisions to achieve enterprise goals

• Strong understanding and experience working with dealer and marketing operations and commercial strategies

• Excellent interpersonal skills are required in order to deal with sensitive issues or persuade others inside and outside the organization to take specific actions

Additional Information:

This position does offer relocation.

This position requires 30% or less travel.

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant visas. However, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website www.Caterpillar.com/careers.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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