Communications Specialist - LPSD

Career Area

Communications

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 Large Power Systems Communications Specialist will partner with leaders and cross-functional enterprise teams to shape messaging and drive alignment that advance the organization's business objectives. In this role, you’ll lead and execute strategic communications initiatives that support division and enterprise priorities. You’ll also collaborate with the broader segment communications team to ensure consistency and impact across channels and audiences.

The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is at the center of Caterpillar's Power & Energy growth strategy. Through a global network of manufacturing and engineering teams, LPSD designs, manufactures and supports industry-leading large diesel and natural gas engines that serve power generation, marine, oil and gas, rail, industrial and Cat machine applications worldwide. Our teams help customers solve some of the world's toughest energy and infrastructure challenges while supporting growing demand for reliable power around the globe with nearly 10,000 employees and operations across North America, Europe and Asia.

We’re committed to our customers, who build a better, more sustainable world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.

• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders by providing strategic communications support, ensuring clarity, alignment and momentum across a large, matrixed organization

• Develop, own and execute comprehensive communications plans including messaging and materials that inform, inspire and align employees to business strategy and customer objectives

• Collaborate with subject matter experts, business leaders, legal, media relations and communications colleagues to develop content for internal and external audiences, including success stories, announcements, supplier and dealer events, executive presentations, speeches and articles

• Translate complex concepts into clear, audience-appropriate communications for internal and external stakeholders

• Apply Lean principles and process excellence to enhance quality and accelerate delivery, ensuring streamlined, high-impact communications that make it easy for stakeholders to do business with LPSD

• Embrace technology and innovation to reach and engage audiences in new and creative ways

• Uphold brand standards by maintaining a consistent tone and style across all content, adhering to brand guidelines and voice

• Analyze performance, monitor communications metrics to refine strategies and continuously improve engagement

• Education/experience: College or university degree in communications, marketing, or a related field or considerable job-related experience in corporate communications with proficiency in digital communication tools such as the Microsoft Office Suite

• Planning and organizing
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  Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize and execute multiple projects independently and with urgency; skilled at simplifying complex ideas, anticipating stakeholder needs and adjusting messaging to drive clarity and alignment

• Outcomes focus
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  Big picture thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and align messaging and deliverables to key customer objectives and strategies

• Communicating for impact
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  Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills; develops a clear and complete understanding of needs through careful listening, probing, reflecting, and summarizing

• Copywriting and editing:
  Strong content creation skills and the…