Strategy Manager

Responsibilities: 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. Advise leadership and align stakeholders to ensure selected technologies are adopted and executed successfully. Requirements 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 Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in technology strategy and innovation, with a strong focus on evaluating emerging technologies and forming strategic partnerships. Capable of translating market intelligence into actionable business strategies and fostering collaboration across cross‑functional teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr