Program Manager, Defense - Electric Power

## Program Manager, Defense - Electric Power Apply:
Irving, Texas:
Full time:
Posted Today:
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** Career Area:
** Strategy
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* 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.
** About Caterpillar Defense
** Caterpillar Defense proudly serves all branches of the U.S. military and federal government, allied militaries and governments, and original equipment manufacturers. For over 100 years, we have supplied reliable products and solutions to government agencies and military forces worldwide, supporting people who put their lives on the line to provide security, generate energy and supply humanitarian aid.
Today, we continue to deliver leading-edge products and global services, working around the clock and around the world to deliver the power and performance that customers need. Caterpillar’s largest single customer is the U.S. Department of Defense.
190,000+ machines, tanks, tactical vehicles, surface ships, and submarines move missions forward with Cat engines. In addition, Caterpillar provides critical power generation solutions that support mission success wherever it is needed. Cat has powered crucial engineering and logistical operations in every major conflict since WWI.

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* Job Summary:

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** Program Manager, Caterpillar Defense Electric Power**, is responsible for leading the development and execution of strategic programs that deliver innovative electric power solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense, other Federal agencies, and allied defense customers worldwide. This role ensures customer requirements are translated into commercially viable products and solutions that support mission-critical applications.
The Program Manager will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, product groups, sales, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and contracting to develop, launch, and sustain electric power solutions that meet customer expectations for performance, reliability, cost, and delivery. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external customers, this individual will drive program execution throughout the product lifecycle, from concept development and requirements definition through production, delivery, and sustainment.
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* What You Will Do:

*** Lead multiple complex Electric Power programs and business growth initiatives supporting U.S. and international defense customers.
* Serve as the primary focal point, ensuring customer requirements are clearly defined, communicated, and translated into executable program plans and deliverable solutions.
* Lead cross-functional teams to develop and deliver electric power solutions for defense applications.
* Drive the development of customized Electric Power solutions by aligning unique customer requirements with Caterpillar's commercial products, technologies, and capabilities.
* Establish program scope, objectives, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements, then track progress against those metrics throughout project execution to ensure alignment with business and customer priorities.
* Identify program risks and lead mitigation strategies to ensure successful execution and delivery of programs.
* Facilitate collaboration among internal stakeholders to resolve technical, operational, and commercial issues throughout the program lifecycle.
* Negotiate program changes involving…