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Product Support

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.

Caterpillar’s Earthmoving division is hiring a **Product Lifecycle Manager** for **Medium Wheel Loaders** ! This role carries great influence over exciting new projects for Caterpillar’s smart assets. If you are interested in being part of an innovative team, apply today!

**Role Summary:** This role is accountable for ensuring competitive solutions are offered and maintained over the life of the equipment. The Lifecycle Manager works closely with Sales Execution Partners and Component Groups to develop and support services growth strategies which deliver maximum value to customers, dealers, and Caterpillar.

What** **You’ll** **Do (Job Duties)

+ Champion the parts business for the product group and supporting organizations by providing aftermarket education and strategy leadership

+ Serve as the subject matter expert specifically responsible for the development and execution of strategic and tactical initiatives to drive services revenue growth through rebuild and repair options, cost reduction, machine feature upgrades, inventory management to support customers’needs throughout the lifecycle of the machine

+ Work across a matrix organization to ensure the critical aspects of the parts life cycle are managed and parts challenges are addressed at the product group level

+ Contribute to Parts Business Teams across the organization, helping align Medium Wheel Loaders to enterprise initiatives

+ Work with LCM peers in other Product Groups to benchmark and establish best-in-class processes and solutions

What You Have (Core Skills)

+ **Customer Focus** **:** Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.

+ **Effective Communications:** Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

+ **Influencing:** Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.

+ **Relationship Management:** Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.

+ **Service Excellence:** Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.

+ **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.

Top Candidates Will Also Have

+ Broad company knowledge with multiple functional areas including New Product Introduction, Continuous Product Improvement, project management, product engineering, product support, parts product background or field experience

+ Thorough knowledge of company products machine/components), product applications, dealer network, and services growth strategies

Additional Details

+ Work location:Peoria, IL

+ Domestic relocation assistance ISavailable for this role

+ Travel:Minimal - up to 10%

+ This position requires 5 days per week in the office (M-F)

Summary Pay Range:

$144,960.00 - $217,320.00

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:

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

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

June 9, 2025 - June 22, 2025

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.

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