Head of IT & Automation

Career Area:Technology, Digital and DataJob 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.The Divisional CIO (DCIO) is a strategic IT business partner and advisor serving the Building Construction Products (BCP) Division within Caterpillar's Construction Industries (CI) organization. BCP is a key growth engine for Construction Industries and is undergoing significant business expansion, including the launch of CAT Compact, the development of a new greenfield manufacturing facility, and multiple global business transformation initiatives.The DCIO is responsible for shaping and executing the technology strategy that enables accelerated business growth while leading global IT operations for BCP, applying modern manufacturing innovation while ensuring operational excellence across supply chain, commercial, and aftermarket functions. This executive leader serves as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, earning and maintaining a respected seat at the table while influencing key business decisions and driving enterprise value through technology.In addition to leading day-to-day technology operations in BCP manufacturing facilities around the world, the DCIO will lead large-scale transformation programs, including ERP (SAP) and CRM implementations, manufacturing digitization and automation initiatives, and the end-to-end IT enablement of greenfield manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will bring a proven record of global manufacturing facility leadership, successful deployment of complex business and technology transformations, building high-performing global teams, and creating clarity, alignment, and results in rapidly changing environments.Serve as the senior IT partner to BCP leadership, influencing strategic decisions and ensuring technology investments accelerate business performance and enterprise value.Lead all IT aspects of greenfield manufacturing facility development, including infrastructure, manufacturing systems, ERP deployment, cybersecurity, operational technology integrations, and business readiness.Lead global ERP (SAP) and CRM transformation programs, driving end-to-end implementation, adoption, process harmonization, and business outcomes across multiple regions and manufacturing sites.Partner with business leaders to successfully execute ongoing and future manufacturing transformation initiatives, including SAP-enabled facility transformations across global BCP operations.Create order, structure, and execution discipline in complex and rapidly evolving environments while balancing strategic priorities and operational demands.Drive digital transformation initiatives that modernize business processes, improve decision-making, and enable scalable growth.Ensure operational stability, reliability, and availability of critical technology services supporting global manufacturing and commercial operations.Protect the business through strong cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, and governance practices.Collaborate across Construction Industries, Caterpillar IT, and enterprise teams to deliver both division-specific and enterprise-wide objectives.Experience developing and executing technology strategies that enable business growth, operational scale, and enterprise transformation within highly complex global organizations.Business & Technology Transformation Leadership: Proven leadership of large-scale business transformation programs, including ERP (SAP) implementations, CRM deployments (Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent), manufacturing systems integrations, and global change management initiatives.Demonstrated success leading the end-to-end IT workstream for greenfield manufacturing facilities, including technology strategy, infrastructure deployment, operational technology, plant systems, cybersecurity, and business readiness.Relationship Management & Executive Influence: Track record of building trusted partnerships with senior executives and business stakeholders while effectively leading through influence and accountability in highly matrixed organizations.Customer-Focused Business Acumen: Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to align technology investments to growth, profitability, customer experience, and operational outcomes.Experience supporting large-scale global manufacturing operations and supply chain environments with strong understanding of factory systems, operational technology, production processes, and enterprise platforms.Software Engineering & Digital Solutions: Experience leading the development and deployment of digital capabilities that strengthen core operations and create competitive differentiation.Data, Analytics & AI Enablement: Demonstrated ability to leverage enterprise data, advanced analytics, AI, and GenAI solutions to improve business performance and decision making.Ability to bring clarity, structure, and execution focus to complex environments while managing competing priorities and accelerating business outcomes.Talent Management & Leadership Development: Proven success building, coaching, and developing global teams and emerging leaders while creating an inclusive, high-performance culture.Communication & Change Leadership: Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and organizational change leadership skills with the ability to align diverse teams around transformational objectives.Preferred Experience:Leading SAP S/4HANA transformations across global manufacturing operations.Leading CRM transformations utilizing Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.Supporting high-growth business environments undergoing significant organizational transformation.Experience across both corporate IT leadership and consulting-led transformation environments.Exposure to global manufacturing operations across North America, Europe, and Asia.Relocation is availableRole requires 5 days onsite in Cary, North CarolinaSponsorship is not available for this positionSummary Pay Range:$189,080.00 - $283,630.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. 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 benefitsLife InsuranceParental leaveAdoption benefitsTuition Reimbursement* These benefits also apply to part-time employeesPosting Dates:October 13, 2026 - October 18, 2026Any 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. Join our Talent Community.Full time