IT Analyst

** Career Area:
** Technology, Digital and Data
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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.
** Job Posting

Title:

IT Analyst
**** Salary:** £34,455 - £38,000 (depending on experience)
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* Location:

** Peterborough, UK
** Benefits:
*** 25 days annual leave
* Up to 10% Bonus
* Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%
* Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
* Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.
** The Opportunity
** The selected candidate will become part of the Caterpillar IT team (Energy & Transportation Segment) located in Peterborough. This position involves supporting the Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) by serving as the intermediary between IT and diverse global business units, facilitating the creation of requirements, development, testing and utilisation of information systems across Engineering & Manufacturing.

The primary emphasis will be on gaining an in-depth understanding of the Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) used across all regional facilities and the development of these systems to further enhance our business processes.

The successful applicant will join a global team supporting comprehensive business operations, offering opportunities for professional growth and exposure to various business functions. Additionally, the role provides the opportunity to gain experience with numerous application technologies and IT architectures.

This is an excellent chance for a skilled
** technical IT business analyst
** to enhance their capabilities by shaping and maintaining an IT portfolio for a major international organisation.
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* What You Will Do:

**** Requirements Gathering
*** Conduct interviews, workshops, and surveys to understand and document business needs from stakeholders.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to clarify and refine requirements.
** Business Analysis & Documentation
*** Translate business requirements into clear, actionable work items.
* Develop user stories and define acceptance criteria to guide development.
* Prepare functional and technical specifications to support solution design.
** Solution Design Support
*** Create and maintain high-level design diagrams and process flows.
* Assist in evaluating solution options and recommending improvements.
** Stakeholder Engagement
*** Build and maintain strong working relationships with key business owners and subject matter experts.
* Act as a liaison between business units and technical teams to ensure alignment.
** Project Involvement
*** Represent business interests in project planning, scope definition, and delivery tracking.
* Support testing and validation efforts to ensure solutions meet business needs.
** What You Will Have
**** Core Application Systems:
** Level demonstrated:
Basic Understanding (which could include)  
• Describes basic elements and benefits of core applications supported by own area.  
• Names the organization's core application systems.  
• Names major business functions and services supported by core applications.  
• Locates and uses relevant documentation for core applications.

** Problem Solving:
** Level demonstrated:
Basic Understanding (which could include)  
• Explains the value of a disciplined approach to problem solving.  
• Describes problem reporting and escalation practices.  
• Utilizes accepted procedures for problem analysis and resolution.  
• Identifies key aspects of problem-solving techniques used in own area.

** Application Design, Architecture:
** Level demonstrated:
Basic Understanding (which could include)  
• Describes basic activities and deliverables associated with…