Career Area:

　　Communications

　　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.

　　Senior Executive Office Communications Leader

　　Caterpillar is seeking a Senior Executive Office Communications Leader to provide strategic communications counsel and support for the Chief Operating Officer (COO) in Irving, Texas. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional who wants to be challenged while being directly involved with the business, communicating to employees, key stakeholders, investors and the Caterpillar Board of Directors on Caterpillar’s broad portfolio, leading technology, and services advancements. The position reports to the VP of Enterprise Communications and will work extensively with the COO as a key member of the COO’s leadership team. The position also engages with other executives and worldwide segment teams.

　　What You Will Do:

　　Develop and implement a communications strategy for the COO organization

　　Develop consistent and cohesive messaging for the COO and the organization to support strategic business priorities

　　Manage a variety of internal and external events and communications materials

　　Manage a team of communicators who support key leaders across Caterpillar, as well as external vendors

　　Partner with the business to support, guide and advise on all aspects of communication formats and messages to ensure clarity, accuracy and net perception

　　What You Will Have:

　　Communicating Complex Concepts: Improves stakeholders' ability to explain information clearly.

　　Influencing: Coaches others on effective influencing strategies and tactics.

　　Organizational Communications: Advises others on a wide spectrum of communications programs.

　　Managing Multiple Priorities: Demonstrates an expectation that there will be ongoing shifts in demands and priorities.

　　Additional Preferred:

　　Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Business, Advertising, English, Public Relations, or related field

　　A blend of communications (both in-house and/or agency) or journalism experience.

　　Additional Details:

　　Location: Irving, TX

　　15-25% travel is expected

　　Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

　　EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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　　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.