NPI Program Team Leader

Caterpillar s Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 23 to 61L engines that are utilised in electric power generation. Caterpillar s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

The Opportunity

In this role you will be a NPI Program Leader within the 4000/5000 Product Management team, reporting to the NPI Manager. You will manage multiple, complex projects supporting future New Product Introduction (NPI) needs. You will work with and manage multiple cross-functional project teams across different global sites covering projects that range from new business opportunities to product phase out. You will be part of a team responsible for delivering and maintaining world class engines, meeting the commitments of today and preparing for the opportunities of the future.

The team is expanding to due to approval to new opportunities for the product and the associated NPI programs. This is an exciting opportunity to join this team and lead NPI programs engaging global teams and executing across multiple sites.

What You Will Do

• Lead critical product related projects, following the corporate New Product Introduction and other standard processes.

• Initially the primary focus of this role is intended to be spark ignite / gas NPI programme delivery.

• Engage with multi-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of Project Objectives.

• Provide leadership for tactical and strategic projects that support platform needs (23 to 61L).

• Oversee creation of project plans and maintaining the plan schedule in support of Gateway / Customer introduction needs - ensuring program financials, functional requirements, cost targets and Gateway commitments are met.

• Communicate program status to stakeholders and the broader organisation ensuring alignment on progress and direction.

• Lead cross-functional team reviews to evaluate opportunities, address and resolve issues and remove barriers.

• Identify, evaluate and deliver against opportunities to optimise cost and profitability for the platform (23 to 61L)

• Work closely with other Product and Program Managers to ensure that projects are aligned with platforms long term strategic requirements and 5-to-10-year technology plan, in terms of volumes growth and technology evolution.

What You Have

Successful candidates will have broad project delivery experience, excellent project leadership skills and are seeking program ownership. They are problem solvers, determined to provide the best solutions for our customers and our business. Key skills and experiences:

• Project Leadership: Ability to plan, organise, monitor, and control a set of projects, ensuring efficient utilisation of technical and administrative resources to achieve program requirements.

• Effective Communication: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviours.

• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Experience in decision-making processes and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyse situations and reach productive conclusions based on informed judgment under time pressure.

• Customer Focus: Understanding of the customer needs and priorities. Ability to translate into requirements and program objectives and monitor and report on delivery as well as facilitate customer feedback, issue management and solution development.

• Keen sense of accountability, excellent team working skills with personal drive, flexible approach, and a commitment to ensure our platform / customer program are delivered On-Time to demanding Technical, Quality Cost Targets.

• Collaboration Globally: Knowledge of effective collaboration techniques and ability to build networks with people from different countries and cultures, think and work with them to bring positive impact and flourishing business results.

• Knowledge of spark ignite / gas engine and associated electric power application and services would be greatly beneficial

Additional Information

This position is currently a hybrid in-office work model, requiring 3-day weekly office presence onsite at the advertised facility, with remote work for the remaining days. However, work arrangements may be adjusted at any time based on business needs.

What You Will Get

In this role you will get the opportunity to interact and manage across multiple disciplines from Suppliers to Customers. You will manage projects and programs that cover end-to-end product development from Concept Design to Production to Aftermarket Support. You will get exposure to senior managers and the opportunity to enhance stakeholder management skills. You will get ownership for programs and projects that you are accountable for delivering.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI