Divisional CIO - Earthmoving Division; EMD

Career Area: Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

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The Divisional CIO is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for overseeing the information technology strategy, execution, and operations within a specific division of the organization. This role requires a strategic visionary with a deep understanding of technology trends, business acumen, and the ability to align IT initiatives with divisional business goals.

• Strategy Leadership: Deliver tangible business value through technology solutions that are aligned to CI-IT business / Caterpillar IT strategy & objectives

• Strategy Development:

  • Drive technology strategy definition for Earthmoving Division (EMD)
  • Define divisional roadmap for EMD, applying Caterpillar Strategic Growth Pillars in alignment with modern manufacturing objectives and commercial solutions focus

• Relationship Management:

  • Engage EMD leadership, providing trusted technology solution partner perspectives and active alignment with Caterpillar strategic technology program direction
  • Build CI-IT credibility and trust with Construction Industries business stakeholders through active CI leader engagement and consistent delivery

• Technology & Innovation Leadership:

  • Serve as business-focused innovation leader providing technology trend spotting / vetting with a perspective on business fit / value delivery
  • Engage EMD Business Leaders as well as manufacturing leaders / partners in identifying, vetting, selecting and applying business-enabling solutions

• Enterprise / Solution Architecture:

  • Own EMD Technology Roadmap, driving data, insights, and technology solution delivery, leading programs from definition through delivery and support
  • Identify Optimization / Innovation / Replication opportunities leveraging Caterpillar IT strategic solutions while driving Technology Debt Reduction for EMD

• Portfolio Prioritization:

  • Provide divisional recommendations and oversight for strategic platform and engagement opportunities (including applications / data delivery)
  • Align on investments / technology portfolio priorities as part of a mature portfolio prioritization program and in support of Portfolio Leader approach

• Program Management & Delivery:

  • As Divisional CIO, oversee divisional program / project delivery and value creation as a part of / contributor to CI-IT-wide delivery
  • Manage and track program / project delivery as well as product & service development, enhancements and testing / quality for assigned division

• Talent Management:

  • Manage talent development, recognition and opportunities for IT teams
  • Manage partner vetting, selection, contracting and engagement for EMD

• Caterpillar IT Engagement:

  • Maintain regular Caterpillar IT leader engagement, serving as business-facing IT contact and providing business perspective for assigned division
  • Manage successes and follow-through on requests, complaints, feedback

• Communications Management:

  • Bring a balanced perspective to IT communications, managing voice, perception and urgency
  • Present / engage professionally (tone, voice, messaging), exhibiting customer-back, value-focused mindset, driving positive outcomes and long-term partnership

• Facility / Site IT Operations:

  • Lead EMD facility IT team members and partners in delivery of IT objectives as well as IT Service Mgmt., Application Mgmt., Infrastructure / Technology Mgmt.
  • Lead divisional support matrix (PCs, network, etc.), managing operations technology stability, risk mitigation and SLA / OLA adherence

• Cybersecurity, Safety & Compliance:

  • Partner with Security team to lead cybersecurity, safety and compliance communications for EMD facilities
  • Actively / repeatedly engage business stakeholders, providing coaching / recommendations regarding the important role that they play in security

• IT Budget / Finance Management: Define / deliver annual business plan and budget balancing CI business objectives and Caterpillar IT imperatives, with:

  • Budget / Forecast / Investment planning / business case development
  • Asset management / Technology consumption cost management
  • IT value / performance reporting

• Strategic thinker with a visionary approach to technology and a passion for business-relevant technology / innovation (high business acumen and technology awareness)

• Results-oriented and performance-driven

• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Strong ethical standards and integrity

• Collaborative and able to build strong…