Chief of Staff, Enterprise Strategy

What you will do

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• Partner with the Vice President of Enterprise Strategy to shape priorities, structure the leadership agenda, and translate strategic direction into actionable plans.
• Establish and manage the team's operating rhythm, including leadership meetings, strategy reviews, initiative checkpoints, annual planning, and executive updates.
• Maintain an integrated view of the Enterprise Strategy portfolio, including objectives, milestones, interdependencies, decisions, risks, and resource requirements.
• Drive follow-through on leadership decisions by establishing clear ownership, tracking commitments, and escalating issues requiring intervention.
• Coordinate preparation for engagements with Caterpillar senior leadership, the Executive Office, and the Board of Directors.
• Develop concise, executive-ready communications that synthesize complex strategic topics, clarify decisions, and highlight implications for Caterpillar.
• Lead selected strategic initiatives and special assignments that require cross-functional coordination, rapid problem solving, or executive attention.
• Connect work across business strategy, technology strategy, competitive intelligence, and other enterprise functions to improve alignment and reduce duplication.
• Support team planning, talent priorities, resource allocation, and organizational effectiveness.
• Build trusted relationships across Caterpillar to facilitate information flow, surface emerging priorities, and accelerate decision making.
• Act as a constructive challenger, identifying gaps, testing assumptions, and ensuring that the team maintains focus on the highest-value work.

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What you have

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• Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; typically 7 or more years of experience in strategy, consulting, finance, operations, transformation, or an executive support role.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to understand the broader enterprise context, connect multiple workstreams, and maintain focus on the issues most critical to long-term performance.
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business concepts, financial drivers, organizational dynamics, and executive decision-making processes.
• Execution Leadership: Demonstrated ability to translate priorities into structured plans, establish accountability, and drive work across organizational boundaries.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to build credibility with senior leaders, understand stakeholder needs, and influence outcomes without relying on formal authority.
• Effective Communication: Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely.
• Judgment and Discretion: Ability to handle sensitive information, navigate ambiguity, and exercise sound judgment in high-visibility situations.

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What will set you apart

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• MBA or advanced degree.
• Experience in a corporate strategy group, recognized strategy consulting firm, transformation office, or executive leadership office.
• Experience supporting senior executives on enterprise-level priorities.
• Strong knowledge of Caterpillar's businesses, operating model, and strategic priorities.
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate leadership needs, identify emerging issues, and act proactively.
• A highly collaborative working style combined with the confidence to challenge constructively.

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Additional information

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• 25% travel is expected.

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Summary pay range

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$147,760.00 - $221,640.00

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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.

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Benefits

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

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• 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

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This position requires working onsite five days a week.

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Relocation is available for this position.

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Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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

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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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