Intelligent Automation Business Lead

Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data
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.
What does it mean to live the Caterpillar Experience?
It means you play a part in building a better world. You contribute to a winning culture-a spirit of accountability-that has driven change on every continent for more than 90 years. To work with us is a commitment to improve sustainability, invent for the digital age and innovate in order to bring solutions to millions of people. Sure, you work for Caterpillar. But more importantly, you work for the good of your career, your family, your community, and your world.
Job Summary:
Caterpillar IT is looking for a Business Lead to drive the growth of Intelligent Automation COE offerings across the Caterpillar Enterprise. This role is accountable for managing relationships with business partners that will benefit from using Intelligent Automation technology - Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Business Process Automation (BPA), Process Discovery & Mining (PDM) and many Power Platform tools. By engaging in and facilitating discussions that provide a mutual understanding of business and automation technology, the IA Business Lead will drive benefits into the business.
The selected candidate will also be the owner of IA onboarding processes. This includes everything associated with being a process owner, such as managing ongoing improvements, establishing and monitoring metrics, automating redundant steps, and removing roadblocks for resources. The IA Business Lead is also responsible for several managed service development teams which includes all associated attributes such as the pipeline of work, solution design, resource planning, estimates, etc.
What You Will Do:
• Frequently meet with business partners to promote the use of automation technologies
• Manage IA Onboarding Processes that move use case ideas from development to production
• Document and advertise the benefits of Intelligent Automation services in general and for specific business partner use cases
• Provide quotes for automating business processes that include cost and benefits
• Establish resource plans to deliver development requests
• Establish and manage a matrix of Intelligent Automation champions embedded throughout the business
• Manage relationships with suppliers who have Intelligent Automation capabilities to deliver results
What You Have:
• 10+ years of experience managing a complex process as a process owner
• 5+ years of experience working with India based resources
• Business or IT Related Degree
• 8+ years of experience at Caterpillar in at least 3 business units
• 5+ years experience translating technical specification into business terms for leaders
• 5+ years experience leading complex projects that span multiple business units
• Master Degree
• Team Leader Experience
• Black Belt Certification
• History of initiative and driving complex projects
What You Will Get:
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
Additional Info:

• The primary locations are Peoria, IL, Dallas TX, and Nashville TN
• Relocation assistance available
• MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO THIS LOCATION AND Work out of the office 5 times a week.
• This position may require 10% travel.
• Sponsorship is not available including OPT, H4-EAD. Must be US Citizen or Green Card holder.

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:
$126,000.00 - $204,720.00
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
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 4, 2025 - June 10, 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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