Principal Digital Program Manager - Analytics & AI Chief of Staff

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.
The Cat® Digital group is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., responsible for bringing world class capabilities to our products and services. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, we're focused on using data, technology, advanced analytics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world.
Job Summary:
Join the Analytics & AI team of Cat Digital and serve as the operational engine behind the leadership team, turning a portfolio of analytics and AI capabilities into measurable value for Caterpillar's customers, dealers, and enterprise. As Chief of Staff, you will serve as a strategic partner to leaders across the organization-owning the operating cadence and keeping the team's most important priorities and decisions on track, while acting as a trusted connective layer that aligns stakeholders, sharpens communications, and keeps the team running with clarity, focus, and rigor.
What You Will Do:

• Managing the day-to-day activities of the Analytics & AI organization, including overseeing priorities and schedules. Developing contingency plans for potential risks.
• Aligning and motivating the team.
• Evaluating and managing deliverables to ensure that service expectations are achievable, developed, and met.
• Monitoring organizational results for significant deviations. Ensuring adherence to quality standards and processes.

What You Will Have:

• Decision Making and Critical Thinking (Expert Knowledge): Expert knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Planning: Tactical, Strategic (Expert Knowledge): Expert 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.
• Project Administration (Extensive Knowledge): Extensive knowledge of project administration best practices and ability to use organizational strategies, practices and tools-including JIRA, Azure DevOps, and Confluence-for administering projects.
• Data Gathering and Reporting (Extensive Knowledge): Extensive knowledge of tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data, including Power BI and Excel; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company.
• IT Project Management (Extensive Knowledge): Extensive knowledge of project management; ability to plan, organize, monitor and control IT projects using appropriate technical resources.

Considerations for Top Candidates:

• Demonstrated success as a chief of staff, business operations lead, or program leader within an analytics, data science, or AI organization.
• A strategic, results-oriented operator with a strong execution focus and exceptional attention to detail.
• Track record of driving operating cadence, governance, and executive-level communications and storytelling for senior leadership.
• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to translate technical analytics and AI work into clear business impact.
• Proficiency with Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint; working knowledge of JIRA, Azure DevOps, and Confluence.
• Agile delivery experience (sprint planning, daily scrums, retrospectives).
• PMP, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Change Management, or Six Sigma certification a plus.

What You Will Get:
Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We've created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.
Additional Details
Position will be located in either our Peoria, Irving, or Chicago office.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Summary Pay Range:
$159,120.00 - $238,680.00
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.
Posting Dates:
June 3, 2026 - June 10, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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