Head of Innovation & Business Planning

Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0000378638**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.**Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.**When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team who care not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future work 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.At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better and more sustainable world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. The **Strategy Manager** role will be responsible for positioning, articulating and operationalizing key ADSD initiatives. This role will serve in chief of staff capacity to the ADSD SVP and senior leadership team, driving alignment and enabling execution of top priorities, and shaping dealer-facing narrative for key distribution and performance initiatives. **Additional Information:*** **Location:** Peoria, IL or Irving, TX (United States)* **Required Travel:** Up to 15% (Domestic)* **Relocation Assistance Offered:** None* **US Work Sponsorship Offered:** None**What You Will Do:**This role will be planning and executing effective communications and engaging experiences across four key areas: * Crafts strategic narratives, business visuals and messaging that support decisions and reinforce leadership intent.* Shapes executive presentations and proposals for clarity, consistency (messaging and design) and alignment with enterprise and legal standards.**Additional Responsibilities*** Reporting to the Sr Director of Strategy Execution and Finance ADSD, the incumbent will provide direct support to ADSD SVP and senior leadership team by providing strategic communications counsel and oversight of execution for internal and external speaking engagements, messaging and presentation materials, meetings, etc.* Lead, cultivate and collaborate with various leaders and departments to create relevant, engaging and powerful content that elevates ADSD’s brand and purpose through internal and external communication channels and via engagement opportunities**What You Will Have (Basic Requirements):**•**Education Requirement:** Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communication, or related field, or the equivalent of 15 years in on-the-job experience with relevant strategy experience • **Global Perspective:** Knowledge of issues, opportunities, and challenges for conducting business in the international marketplace; Planning:** Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan. • **Consulting:** Knowledge of techniques, roles, and responsibilities in providing technical or business guidance to clients, both internal and external; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. • **Strategic Thinking:** Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; 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. • **ability to engage in planning sales, conducting research and analysis, finding solutions and preparing recommendations.**Preferred Qualifications/ Top Candidates Will Also Have:*** Ability to communicate complex concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to a diverse audience* Proven project-management skills and ability to manage and prioritize between tactical operations and strategic large-scale changes; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, unstructured and ambiguous environment* Strategic thinker with the courage to make recommendations based on available data and best practices* Experience using a variety of communication tools, including social and digital platforms as part of a channel management strategy* Ability to collaborate and work with a diverse group of individuals and effectively impact decisions with executives and internal or external partners within and outside own organization* Ability to utilize relevant tools, techniques and a variety of media for organizational communications; copywriting and editing; ability to write and convey concepts in a visual/graphical manner, etc.**About Caterpillar:**Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.#LI#BI### ### **Summary Pay Range:**$159,120.00 - $238,680.00Compensation 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 benefits* Life Insurance* Parental leave* Adoption benefits* Tuition Reimbursement \* These benefits also apply to part-time employees### ### ### **Posting Dates:**June 25, 2026 - July 1, 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.