Program Specialist

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Job Description:

WE BUILD WHAT MATTERS

What matters most to you? Is it being part of a strong team? Supporting your family? Solving global problems? You can do these and more at Caterpillar; where your work enables progress around the globe, and you contribute to meaningful work. Together, we can build what matters!

As a Program Specialist you will complete complex programs or multiple projects with limited scope and provide Project leadership in the management and development and updates of strategic sourcing moves on current production material. You will be accountable to ensure project deliverables are achieved on time, within budget and scope while leading and motivating people and encourage teamwork. The ability to communicate effectively with senior management, and a clear vision of what determines a successful projects or programs for the customer and for the company is necessary.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may Include, but are not limited to:

• Manage Strategic Sourcing moves within the Supply Base

• Project Scope: Quote, Tooling, Sample Development, Validation, into Production Readiness,

• Lead Project Scope with cross functional team (Accounting, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality)

• Develop and produce program and/or project management schedules

• Prepare / Present Business Case for sourcing change approval, as well as Production Readiness Approval

• Ability to escalate appropriately to maintain project schedule and deliverables

Basic Qualifications:

• College Degree required

• Project Management Experience in manufacturing environment (NPI, Sourcing, Product Launch)

• Strong Analytic skills, as well as ability to interact appropriately at all levels of organization

• 8 years of relevant experience is desired

• Strong project management, team leadership skills

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Iron Casting or Machined Iron Casting Experience

• Commercial Buyer Experience

• Process Control Engineer / Supplier Development Engineer

• Excellent communication skills, ability to multitask effectively

Additional Information:

• Relocation assistance IS available for this position.

• This position is located in either Peoria, IL OR Mossville, IL.

What You Will Get

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day-one benefits:

Benefits:
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short and long-term disability coverage
Life Insurance
Paid parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Identity Theft Protection

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers

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EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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