Program Specialist (Program Mgmt Developer II)

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.

Summary Critical Work Role Position Performs: BTL (Business Transformation Lead) to lead complex ERP deployments (SAP & QAD). This is more of senior program management role. Manage all aspects of the SAP deployments including the requirements gathering, project plan, site communications, and plan execution. This includes, but not limited to: • Support GIS Demand management activities • Lead SAP related Dricefs/ MGPPs delivery • Lead ERP pre-assessments workshops for business to provide estimates. • Lead SAP & QAD related deployments globally • Interactions with GCIO and EMs, facility senior leaders, GIS division managers and directors on SAP transformation initiatives • Manage both Cat and IT vendor resources across regions • Mange deployment IT budget ranges from ~$1M to $10M • Candidate should have strong communication skills, be an innovative thinker, have strong problem-solving skills, work well in a team environment, and possess strong customer relationship and customer support skills.  • Ability to work independently and manage one’s time as well as well as being a collaborative team member  • Ability to convert BU requirements into IT requirements. (Demand Management)  • Ability to coordinate with vendors and other cross functional teams for support and deployment • Participate in project control meetings and reporting status on deployments BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE: The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following selection criteria:  • 10 plus years experience in SAP project delivery • Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills • Project Management Professional (PMP) / BB certification required • Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience Skill Descriptors Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan. Level Extensive Experience: • Develops, refines, and communicates tactical plans for own responsibilities. • Provides the right level of detail as input for strategic plan development. • Demonstrates the value and necessity of linking tactical plans to overall strategic plan. • Ensures attention to the detail and dependencies of existing departmental-level plans. • Plans for allocation of resources in line with unit goals, technical and business objectives. • Ensures the planning process is integrated with the overall business plan.   Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems. Level Extensive Experience: • Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances. • Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation. • Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research. • Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action. • Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts. • Chooses among a diverse