Internal Auditing & Advisory Services Project Manager

Job Description

Internal Auditing & Advisory Services (IAAS) has an opportunity for an Internal Auditing & Advisory Services Project Manager. In this role, you will manage complex audit engagements across Caterpillar's global operations while partnering with business leaders and audit teams to evaluate risk, governance, compliance, and operational effectiveness. This position requires a strategic leader who can successfully manage multiple audit engagements simultaneously, provide leadership to audit teams without direct reporting authority, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across audit methodology, processes, organizational effectiveness, and audit strategy.

The role offers broad visibility across Caterpillar and the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide business decisions while building strong partnerships throughout the organization.

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• Oversee multiple audit engagements across Caterpillar's global businesses and functional organizations.
• Manage 10-15 audit engagements annually, ensuring quality execution and timely delivery.
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership and direction to audit teams consisting of 3–6 auditors per engagement.
• Manage audit scope, objectives, timelines, risks, deliverables, and stakeholder communications throughout the audit lifecycle.
• Present audit observations, recommendations, and project updates to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Partner with business leaders to assess risk, governance, operational effectiveness, and internal controls.
• Support the execution of the enterprise audit plan while ensuring consistency, quality, and timely delivery of audit results.
• Lead strategic initiatives supporting audit methodology, process improvement, organizational effectiveness, people development, and audit strategy.
• Identify opportunities to improve controls, reduce risk, and enhance operational performance across the enterprise.
• Support enterprise‑wide projects and initiatives that contribute to the long‑term success of the IAAS organization.
• Travel to Caterpillar facilities and business locations to conduct audits and support enterprise initiatives.

• Previous experience in a manager‑type role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence outcomes without direct reporting authority.
• Proven project management experience leading multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, resources, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, Finance, Accounting, or related disciplines.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, governance frameworks, risk assessment, and audit methodologies.
• Ability to assess complex business processes and develop practical recommendations.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience presenting findings and recommendations to leadership audiences.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and build strong relationships across multiple functions and organizational levels.

• Strong understanding of business operations, financial processes, and enterprise risk management.
• Ability to evaluate risks, identify opportunities, and balance business objectives with governance and compliance requirements.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience leading audit engagements, consulting projects, compliance reviews, enterprise initiatives, or cross‑functional teams.

• 5+ years of experience within Caterpillar or a similarly complex global manufacturing, industrial, or regulated organization.
• Internal Audit experience within a large enterprise environment.
• Experience leading enterprise‑wide audit engagements.
• CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, or similar professional certification.
• Experience leading methodology, process improvement, organizational effectiveness, strategy, or people development initiatives.
• Experience working across multiple business units and functions.
• Strong ability to influence and…