Senior Digital Project Manager

Career Area

Technology, Digital and Data

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.

Role Definition

Leads the planning, organization, and execution of large-scale, multi-team digital programs, ensuring alignment to CAT Digital’s model, engineering standards, and enterprise business outcomes.

Drives end-to-end delivery across multiple agile teams, managing dependencies, risks, and governance across complex, shared-platform environments.

Key Responsibilities

Program Execution & Domain Governance

Manage delivery across multiple domain teams operating on a shared platform Drive integrated delivery plans with clear dependency mapping across teams Establish and enforce domain ownership accountability and boundaries Lead execution of migration and retirement programs (e.g., legacy to modern platforms/APIs)

Cross-Team Coordination (Scrum-of-Scrums/SAFE model)

Facilitate Scrum-of-Scrums / program-level forums to ensure aligned execution across teams Resolve cross-domain dependencies, risks, and integration issues Remove blockers impacting multiple teams and escalate effectively Ensure consistent adoption of Agile practices across teams

Delivery Governance & Quality Management

Drive adherence to Engineering Excellence KPIs (e.g., in-sprint quality, regression control, release stability) Monitor delivery health using dashboards, metrics, and progress trackers Manage risks, issues, and mitigation plans proactively Ensure release readiness across all impacted domains

Stakeholder & Leadership Communication

Act as primary interface between engineering, product, and business stakeholders Provide executive-ready updates on program health, risks, and decisions Drive alignment on priorities, trade-offs, and release scope Support quarterly planning and roadmap alignment

Data-Driven Program Management

Define and track program-level KPIs, OKRs, and success metrics Drive data-backed decision-making (velocity, defect trends, quality metrics, dependency risks) Oversee reporting across multiple teams and ensure data integrity

Operating Model & Continuous Improvement

Drive adoption of the CAT Digital Operating Model (scoping → execution → tracking) Standardize templates for planning, tracking, and status reporting Identify systemic gaps (quality, ownership, dependencies) and implement improvements Promote shift-left testing and early risk identification

Skill Descriptors

Program Planning & Execution Cross-Domain Dependency Management Program Governance & Reporting Data-Driven Decision Making Stakeholder & Leadership Management Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis Release & Cutover Management Transformation & Implementation Leadership End-to-End Program Ownership Governance, Standards & Process Excellence

Experience & Qualification

Experience: 8+ years in digital / IT project or program management Domain Experience: eCommerce platforms, digital applications, or large-scale enterprise systems (preferred) Education: Bachelor’s degree (IT / Computer Science / related field) Certifications: Agile / Scrum / PMP (preferred)

Posting Dates

September 9, 2026 - September 22, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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