Strategy Manager - Emerging Connectivity Technologies

Career Area: Strategy 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. Role Summary: The Strategy Manager – Emerging Connectivity & Network Technologies will lead Caterpillar’s efforts to systematically identify, evaluate, and down select emerging connectivity technologies, network architectures, and startup ecosystems to accelerate digital and site connectivity capabilities. This role combines technology scouting, strategic analysis, and investment advisory, driving informed decisions on mergers & acquisitions (M&A), joint development partnerships, and internal capability development. The position plays a critical role in shaping Caterpillar’s long-term competitive advantage in connectivity, and digital solutions by translating market intelligence into actionable strategy and investment priorities What You Will Do: Set the long‑term strategic vision for Connectivity, defining where Caterpillar must be positioned into the future. Lead external market and technology intelligence, tracking industry trends, emerging technologies, regulatory shifts, and customer needs. Scout the ecosystem for startups, partners, OEMs, and technology providers relevant to Caterpillar’s connectivity goals. Analyze the competitive ecosystem, identifying threats, disruptive entrants, and whitespace opportunities across connectivity, autonomy, and digital services. Build evaluation frameworks to compare technologies and startups based on maturity, scalability, fit, risk, and value. Drive down selection decisions through structured, governance-aligned reviews and data-based recommendations. Identify and evaluate partnership, merger, and acquisition opportunities that accelerate capability growth or fill strategic gaps. Support due diligence and capital planning for strategic technology investments and partnerships. Build and maintain strong external networks with technology vendors, startups, standards bodies, and research institutions to influence and anticipate industry direction. Translate external insights into actionable internal strategy, shaping roadmaps, capability development, and organizational focus. Advises leadership and aligns stakeholders to ensure selected technologies are adopted and executed successfully. What You Will Have: Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization. Consulting: Knowledge of techniques, roles, and responsibilities in providing technical or business guidance to clients, both internal and external; ability to apply consulting knowledge appropriately. Visioning: Understanding of the value of articulating an intended business outcome and ability to create and communicates a vision of the organization that motivates others to superior performance. Stakeholder Management: Knowledge of stakeholder management techniques; ability to systematically identify stakeholders, analyze their needs and expectations, and implement various tasks to engage with them. Global Perspective: Knowledge of issues, opportunities, and challenges for conducting business in the international marketplace; ability to apply global perspectives appropriately in a wide range of situations. Consideration for Top Candidates: (Preferred) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, or related field (Advanced degree preferred) Significant experience in technology strategy, innovation, or partnerships Proven ability to evaluate emerging technologies and translate them into business value Strong analytical capability in market intelligence, competitive analysis, and investment decision-making Experience working across cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders Experience in: Connectivity technologies and site infrastructure (hardware/software) Startup ecosystems, venture trends, or open innovation models M&A, partnerships, or corporate strategy roles Strong understanding of global connectivity solution providers and network ecosystems Demonstrated success in forming and scaling strategic partnerships Additional Details: This position requires the candidate to be based in either Mossville, IL or Irving, TX (Dallas) Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position. Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position. #LI Summary Pay Range: $159,120.00 - $238,680.00 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: June 5, 2026 - June 18, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.