Project Manager

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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.

The Project Manager serves as the primary liaison between the PR&U Organization, internal stakeholders, and customers. This role is the technical and commercial lead responsible for the successful execution of PSU (Package System Upgrade) projects. The Project Manager regularly interfaces across global business units as well as with customer senior management and major suppliers.

What you will do:

• Lead projects from booking through installation and commissioning of turbomachinery equipment.

• Ensure technical soundness of system design and equipment application, adhering to engineering best practices and contractual requirements.

• Deliver projects that meet quality expectations for turbine package equipment, drawings, and documentation.

• Manage project schedules and ensure on‑time delivery to meet customer readiness-to-ship timelines.

• Drive project financial performance, controlling profit margins within ±5 percentage points of revenue targets.

• Serve as the primary customer representative from project award through commissioning.

• Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction through on-schedule execution, quality deliverables, and effective issue resolution.

• Contribute significantly to business objectives through project profitability and customer relationship management.

What you will have:

• Strong commercial and technical acumen.

• Proven ability to multitask and lead cross-functional project teams.

• Demonstrated capability to identify, analyze, and resolve issues impacting project execution.

• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word and LN.

• Knowledge of turbomachinery package and systems.

• Customer‑oriented mindset with the ability to track milestones, communicate progress, and resolve both technical and commercial issues within project scope.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field

5-7 Years of relevant experience

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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