Project Management Leader

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.

Are you passionate about leading complex projects, driving collaboration, and delivering meaningful results? As a Project Manager Leader , you will play a key role in planning, coordinating, and executing strategic initiatives that support business objectives and drive operational excellence. You will partner with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and on budget. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead high-impact projects from concept to completion, identify and mitigate risks, manage project resources, and drive continuous improvement across processes and operations. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong communication skills, a passion for problem-solving, and the ability to influence and align teams toward common goals. Join our team in Santa Catarina, Nuevo León , and help shape the future by leading projects that make a lasting impact on our business, our customers, and our communities.

Lead and oversee multiple projects and programs, ensuring successful delivery against business objectives, timelines, and budgets. Manage, coach, and develop project management professionals while fostering a high-performing team environment. Partner with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align priorities, remove barriers, and drive project success. Establish and maintain project governance, standards, and best practices across initiatives. Monitor project performance, resources, budgets, and risks, implementing mitigation plans when needed. Communicate project status, milestones, and key decisions to leadership and stakeholders. Lead change management efforts and support the successful implementation of strategic initiatives. Drive continuous improvement by enhancing project management processes, tools, and methodologies. Influence decision-making and build strong partnerships across teams to achieve business goals. Ensure effective resource planning and allocation to support project and program objectives. Education requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical field. Advanced English proficiency is required for this role. What skills you will have: Decision Making & Critical Thinking: Extensive knowledge of project risk assessment, mitigation planning, and strategic decision-making. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex business challenges and implement effective solutions. Proven success in using data and performance metrics to drive business outcomes and project execution. Influencing: Demonstrated ability to gain alignment and commitment from stakeholders across multiple organizational levels. Proven success in presenting recommendations, business cases, and project updates to leadership teams. Extensive knowledge of change management principles and stakeholder engagement strategies. Cross-Team Integration: Extensive knowledge of leading cross-functional initiatives involving Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Operations. Demonstrated ability to build collaborative partnerships across business units, sites, and regions. Working knowledge of facilitation techniques that drive effective team collaboration and project execution. Resource Management: Extensive knowledge of project budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning processes. Demonstrated ability to