<p><strong>IT Project Manager </strong></p><p>On-site | Austin, TX | Contract-to-Hire</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Plan, lead, and deliver IT projects across infrastructure, applications, security, and systems initiatives</li><li>Manage full project lifecycle including scope, requirements, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation Partner with business stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors to translate business needs into technical project plans Coordinate cross‑functional IT teams (developers, engineers, analysts, security, vendors)</li><li>Track project milestones, dependencies, risks, and issues; implement mitigation strategies as needed Ensure projects align with IT standards, security policies, and compliance requirements</li><li>Manage changes to scope, schedule, and resources using formal change control processes</li><li>Communicate clear project status updates, risks, and timelines to leadership and stakeholders</li><li>Facilitate project meetings, stand‑ups, steering committees, and post‑implementation reviews</li><li>Ensure successful handoff to operations, support, or business teams upon project completion</li></ul>
IT Manager in the Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) segment of the Power & Energy GCIO organization. We are seeking an experienced IT Manager for our IPSD Large Engine facilities in South Texas. In this role, you will lead a team of 7-10 IT professionals who are responsible for providing application and site support for Seguin, Schertz and San Antonio. The role is responsible for supporting operations, technical infrastructure, project/portfolio execution, supporting strategic enterprise programs and leading modernization of systems aligned to strategic roadmaps. <br><br>The selected candidate must establish and maintain strong relationships with business partners, a global team of IT professionals and software vendors. Additionally, the incumbent will serve as a strategic IT business partner ensuring the delivery of high-quality, innovative solutions that align with business objectives. The scope manages 7-8 Caterpillar staff & 2-3 agency staff across 3 sites, and $6M in technology spend.<br><br>What You Will Do:<br><br>Lead and motivate a team overseeing the performance of individual team members and the team, fostering a culture of Lean, innovation and modeling Our Behaviors and Our Values In Action.<br><br>Drive innovation and solve complex business challenges by deploying new technologies that enable modernization, strengthen digital and AI capabilities, while leading process improvements and automation to improve operational excellence.<br><br>Manage the development, deployment, maintenance, and integration of IT applications aligned to business-relevant IT strategies, priorities and strategic roadmap.<br><br>Build and maintain relationships with business partners, vendors, and Caterpillar IT driving alignment in goals, strategy, priorities, and outcomes. <br><br>Remove roadblocks and prioritize resources to achieve strategic business objectives.<br><br>What You Will Have:<br><br>Leadership: Proven experience in leading and managing application or site support teams.<br><br>Business Acumen: Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.<br><br>Information Technology Trends: Knowledge of marketplace experience, developments and trends related to the organization's use of Information Technology (IT); ability to apply knowledge of IT appropriately to benefit the organization.<br><br>Talent Management: Knowledge of the critical competencies required to achieve intended results; ability to generate consistent approaches for hiring, selection, retaining and leveraging talent across the organization.<br><br>Vendor/Supplier Management: Knowledge of external provider management processes and ability to effectively manage the business relationship with external providers (e.g. vendors, service providers, contractors, consultants and suppliers).<br> <br><br>Top Candidates Will Also Have:<br><br>Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field<br><br>Strong skills in planning, initiating actions, delegation, consensus building, decision-making, and leadership.<br><br>Experience in industrial manufacturing and digital transformation.<br><br>Familiarity with multiple technologies (Distributed, Mainframe, Integration, MES, ERP).<br><br>Strong communication and conflict management skills, accountability, relationship building<br><br>Project management expertise (scope, cost, time estimation, resource planning).<br><br>Additional Information:<br><br>Travel is less than 10%
<p>We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Product Manager IV to join our team in Austin, TX. In this long-term contract role, you will play a pivotal part in managing and enhancing financial systems within the Accounts Payable Suppliers domain. Your expertise will drive the development and execution of product strategies that optimize processes, improve operational efficiency, and elevate user experiences. This position requires a strong ability to bridge business and technical perspectives while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap that aligns with long-term business objectives and stakeholder needs.</p><p>• Translate business requirements and customer needs into clear and actionable product documentation, including business requirements documents (BRDs).</p><p>• Facilitate communication between business users and development teams to ensure seamless integration of complex business processes and technical solutions.</p><p>• Lead and actively participate in Product Increment Planning sessions to align cross-functional teams and ensure successful product delivery.</p><p>• Identify, evaluate, and continually refine end-user personas and user journeys to align solutions with business needs.</p><p>• Partner with stakeholders to create detailed business cases for new solutions, secure necessary resources, and gain approval.</p><p>• Monitor industry trends, stakeholder feedback, and usage metrics to identify opportunities for product and process improvements.</p><p>• Conduct user testing, surveys, and interviews to gather actionable insights and drive enhancements.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective integration and alignment of systems and business processes.</p><p>• Drive strategic thinking and influence decision-making across the organization to foster collaboration and innovation.</p>