Chief of Staff

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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.

Chief of Staff

Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.

Job Summary:

Directly supporting the Vice President of Marketing & Brand, this role serves as a trusted advisor and force multiplier to leadership, driving organizational alignment, operational excellence, and execution against key priorities. As Chief of Staff, this position helps shape strategic direction, enables leadership decision-making, and ensures priorities are translated into coordinated action and measurable outcomes across the Marketing & Brand organization. This strategic partner will work closely with leaders to refine approaches, remove barriers, and ensure successful execution of business objectives.

What You Will Do:

• Partner with the Vice President and leadership team to align priorities, shape strategic initiatives, and drive execution across the organization.

• Translate leadership priorities into actionable plans, ensuring clear ownership, accountability, and follow-through.

• Establish and manage the operating rhythm for the organization, including planning cycles, business reviews, leadership meetings, and performance tracking.

• Serve as a strategic thought partner to leaders, helping teams develop, refine, and execute their approaches to achieving business objectives.

• Drive cross-functional alignment, prioritization, and decision-making to focus resources on the highest-value opportunities.

• Improve leadership effectiveness by coordinating initiatives, facilitating communication, and enabling informed decision-making.

• Identify and remove organizational friction points that hinder collaboration, execution, or business results.

• Develop and implement measurement frameworks that connect marketing and brand initiatives to meaningful business outcomes.

Expected Impact

• Improved alignment between strategic priorities and day-to-day execution across the organization.

• Stronger leadership effectiveness through enhanced coordination, decision support, and operational discipline.

• Greater consistency and speed in executing key initiatives and organizational priorities.

• Increased cross-functional collaboration and accountability across Marketing & Brand and key business partners.

• Clear visibility into organizational performance and business impact through meaningful metrics and reporting.

• Increased leadership capacity to focus on strategic decisions, stakeholder engagement, and long-term value creation.

What You Will Have:

Global Perspective: Knowledge of issues, opportunities, and challenges for conducting business in the international marketplace; ability to apply global perspectives appropriately in a wide range of situations.
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 apply consulting knowledge appropriately.
Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.
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.
Stakeholder Management: Knowledge of stakeholder management techniques; ability to systematically identify stakeholders, analyze their needs and expectations, and implement various tasks to engage with them.
Consulting Process & Tools: Knowledge of consulting process; ability to engage in planning sales, conducting research and analysis, finding solutions and preparing recommendations.

Considerations For Top Candidates:

Strategic Leadership

• Progressive experience in marketing, brand management, strategy, consulting, or business operations for a enterprise company

• Experience supporting C-suite executives, ideally a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) or Chief Communications Officer or similar executives

• Proven ability to translate corporate strategy into actionable marketing and brand initiatives.

• Strong understanding of global market dynamics, customer behavior, and competitive positioning.

Marketing & Brand Expertise

Knowledge of:

• Global brand strategy

• Integrated marketing communications

• Digital marketing

• Product marketing

• Customer experience (CX)

• Corporate reputation management

• Experience leading brand transformations, rebranding efforts, or major global campaigns.

• Ability to evaluate marketing effectiveness and ROI.

Business & Operational Excellence

• Strong program and portfolio management skills.

• Experience managing cross-functional initiatives across regions and business units.

• Expertise in budgeting, resource allocation, and business planning.

• Ability to establish operating rhythms, governance structures, and executive reporting.

Executive Presence & Influence

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Proven ability to influence senior leaders without direct authority.

• Experience preparing board-level presentations, executive communications, and strategic recommendations.

• Trusted advisor capable of handling sensitive and confidential matters.

Global Leadership Experience

• Experience working across multiple geographies, cultures, and time zones.

• Understanding of regional marketing nuances while maintaining global brand consistency.

• Ability to align diverse stakeholders around common objectives.

Data & Analytical Skills

• Strong analytical mindset with experience leveraging data for decision-making.

• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear business insights.

• Familiarity with marketing analytics, KPIs, dashboards, and performance measurement.

Key Competencies

• Previous experience in management consulting, strategy, business operations, or a marketing leadership role.

• Experience leading transformation, change management, or organizational effectiveness initiatives.

• Knowledge of AI, marketing technology (MarTech), and digital transformation

• Strategic thinking

• Executive communication

• Organizational leadership

• Stakeholder management

• Problem solving

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Change management

• Agility and resilience

• Commercial acumen

• Political savvy

What You Will Get:

Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We’ve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.

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.

Summary Pay Range:

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:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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

Posting Dates:

Any 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. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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