Senior Engineering Project Team Leader

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

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EPRC Systems Senior Leader

Senior Engineering Project Team Leader

Job Summary:

As the Senior Engineering Project Team Leader in the Emissions and Product Regulatory Compliance department, you will lead the business-side vision, strategy, governance and delivery of a portfolio of software systems to transform how we support Caterpillar's global emissions certification and compliance workflows as well as select power systems product regulatory activities. Bridging business stakeholders and IT, you will assist subject matter experts in translating business needs into requirements for technology solutions and guide the development of a strategic roadmap for critical compliance applications. This role requires strong program leadership, stakeholder management, and systems-thinking skills to ensure technology solutions effectively support evolving business and regulatory requirements.

What you will do:

• Review and revise the EPRC Systems vision and strategic development roadmap as needed; partner with IT to ensure software architecture sustainably supports execution to the roadmap.
• Lead governance and management of a portfolio of high-impact, short and long duration initiatives and projects, ensuring effective prioritization of resources, achievement of development plans, usability, and business value realization.
• Oversee project progress and costs; engage and secure support from stakeholders and participating organizations; address and resolve problems; drive projects to completion on time and within budget.
• Coordinate resources across the department, engineering groups, manufacturing facilities, IT and other functional areas as needed.

Education and Experience Requirement:

• A degree in an accredited Computer Science, Engineering, or closely related curriculum.

Skills you must have:

• Planning: Expert knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Expert knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; proven ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; proven ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Project Management: Expert knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
• Requirements Development and Analysis: Extensive knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirements development and analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.
• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of how to leverage software to support complex, business critical processes; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Top candidates will also have:

• Experience as part of a software development team using various methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
• Experience integrating multiple software systems and/or leveraging data lake technology.
• Extensive knowledge of Teamcenter and other product data management systems.
• Experience with Caterpillar's CDM system.
• Understanding of master data management principles and experience as a data owner.
• Expert knowledge in use of Microsoft content management, collaboration, and reporting tools including Sharepoint and Power BI.
• Experience with multiple approaches to change management and leading teams to successful implementation of new processes and tools.

Additional Information:

• This position may require travel that is estimated at 10% or less.
• This position is located in Mossville, IL
• Domestic relocation is available.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

Summary Pay Range:

$147,760.00 - $221,640.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

October 21, 2026 - November 4, 2026

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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