Director, Advanced Site Connectivity Solutions at Caterpillar

Director, Advanced Site Connectivity Solutions

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.

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Role Summary

The Director, Advanced Site Connectivity Solutions is a senior leader responsible for defining, delivering, and scaling connectivity and digital site solutions that enable intelligent, data-driven operations across customer environments. This role operates at the intersection of connectivity, infrastructure, edge computing, and technology/digital platform solutions, ensuring seamless integration between physical assets, network technologies, and enterprise platforms. The Director leads strategy, solutioning, and execution for advanced connectivity ecosystems including private networks, satellite networks, edge solutions, telemetry systems, and site-level digital infrastructure while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and long-term value creation.

What You Will Do:

• Connectivity & Site Solutions Strategy
• Solution Architecture & Platform Integration
• Portfolio Governance & Delivery Excellence
• Customer-Centric Solutioning
• Program & Delivery Operating Model
• Engineering & Technology Leadership
• Agile Delivery & Continuous Improvement

What You Have (Required Qualifications):

• Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, or a related field and significant experience in connectivity, infrastructure, or digital platform delivery in complex environments
• Connectivity & Infrastructure Expertise: Experience with site connectivity solutions (e.g., 5G/private LTE, Wi-Fi, satellite, edge computing) with a strong understanding of ecosystems, telemetry, and digital site infrastructure
• Program & Portfolio Leadership: Proven ability to lead complex, multi-program portfolios and experience with large-scale deployments across distributed environments
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams, including managers and senior technical leaders
• Agile & Delivery Excellence: Experience delivering complex solutions in agile or hybrid environments
• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional executive communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications)

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent)
• Experience with industrial or heavy equipment environments (construction, mining, energy)
• Expertise in edge computing and connected site architecture
• Experience with global deployments across remote or challenging environments
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks for connected infrastructure
• Certifications in program management or agile methodologies

Additional Info

• Primary location: Peoria, IL area; Irving, TX
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available
• International and Domestic travel up to 10-20%
• This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to Caterpillar's long-term incentive plan

About Caterpillar

For more than a century, Caterpillar has helped build a better, more sustainable world. With 2025 sales and revenues of $67.6 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is shaping the future as the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Backed by one of the largest independent global dealer networks and financing services through Cat Financial, the company's primary business segments: Power & Energy, Construction Industries and Resource Industries are solving customers' toughest challenges through commercial excellence and advanced technology, driven by a highly skilled, dedicated global team.

Final details:

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Summary Pay Range:

$189,080.00 - $283,630.00

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:

• 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.