Company Overview

company hq location

5205 N. O’Connor Blvd., Suite 100, Irving, Texas 75039, USA

organization name

Caterpillar Inc.

industry type

Manufacturing - Machinery

business maturity

Growth-Innovate, Maintain

funding

Publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CAT) since 1929. USD Funding

revenue

$67.1B (2023)

revenue

More than 5000 Employees

revenue

https://www.caterpillar.com

Company Overview

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial... Read More

Company Culture

Caterpillar emphasizes integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment, and sustainability. Its inclusive and performance-driven culture focuses on... Read More

Company Vision

A world in which all people’s basic needs—such as shelter, clean water, sanitation, food, and reliable power—are fulfilled in a sustainable way.

Company Mission

To enable economic growth through infrastructure and energy development, and to provide solutions that support communities and protect the planet.

Company Insights

Global presence in more than 190 countries ... Read More

Company Values

Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Commitment, and Sustainability.

Company Gallery

Job Overview

business maturity
Job Level

Executive & Senior Leadership

business maturity
Reports To

Managing Director

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Date

Immediate

business maturity
Working Hours

Standard Working Hours

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Working Hours Start Time

09:30 AM

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Working Hours End Time

06:30 PM

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Role Scope

Multi Country/National

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Worksite Location

On-Site

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Job Location

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Employment Type

Full Time Permanent

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Job Family Category

Digital & Smart Industrial Services (IoT, AI, Predictive Maintenance)

business maturity
Right To Work

Citizen, Permanent Resident, Work Visa Holder

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Need To Travel

Likely occasional international travel for stakeholder alignment.

Role Purpose

To lead India-based software engineering teams in delivering scalable ERP and digital solutions for Caterpillar dealers, leveraging Microsoft Dynamics... Read More

Potential Upsides

Opportunity to lead large digital transformation programs at Caterpillar; direct influence on dealer ecosystem; high visibility with global... Read More

Potential Challenges

Managing complex multi-organization teams across geographies; balancing legacy system integration with modern platforms; maintaining delivery... Read More

Disability Note

Role based in Bangalore or Chennai, India.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities

Job Focus
Lead multiple India-based software engineering teams delivering Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP solutions, Cat Rental digital products, and Azure-based integration architectures. Ensure agile adoption, stakeholder collaboration, and delivery excellence aligned
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities Main Focus (%)
Sales and Marketing
business maturity

20%

Product Management

Delivery and Operations
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25%

Technical and Engineering Support

Governance, Risk, and Performance Excellence
business maturity

10%

Business Analytics

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5%

Organisation Communication

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10%

Performance Excellence

Innovation and Development
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20%

Development and Deployment

business maturity

10%

IT & Digital Technology Architecture

Job Description

Directs, motivates and develops managers and teams. Supports the culture and values of the organization. Ensures high standards and quality of technical work. Manages staffing, budgeting, and operational oversight for India-based engineering teams ...Read More

direct reports
No of Direct Reports

0

indirect reports
No of Indirect Reports

0

Budget Responsibility

None

Initial Job Focus

Establish leadership presence across India teams, align delivery with global digital dealer priorities, initiate Dynamics 365 and Azure integration... Read More

Key Performance Indicators/Performance Metrics
Sales and Marketing

Time to market for new service products

Percentage of service offerings meeting client needs

Delivery and Operations

Mean time to repair (MTTR)

Number of diagnostic errors resolved

Equipment downtime reduction percentage

Governance, Risk, and Performance Excellence

Percentage of decisions supported by data insights

Frequency of cross-team collaboration meetings

Percentage of internal issues resolved through effective communication

Service delivery success rate

Percentage of processes optimised through improvement initiatives

Innovation and Development

Installation success rate

Time taken for on-site commissioning

Infrastructure installation success rate

Uptime of installed equipment

Motivational Factors

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Career Prospects

Potential progression into global engineering leadership roles or enterprise architecture leadership within Caterpillar Digital.

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Hours Per Week

40

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Work Day Hours

8

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Yes

salary-negotiable
Salary Negotiable

Yes

Motivation for Applying

Opportunity to drive Caterpillar’s dealer digital transformation, lead large-scale Microsoft Dynamics/Azure implementations, and gain international... Read More

Development Opportunities

Access to Caterpillar University, leadership development programs, certifications, cross-functional global project exposure.

Employee Benefits (Incentive/Bonus)

Short Term Variable Incentive

Employee Benefits (Non Cash Benefits/Flexible Benefits)

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pension

Education

Vacation/Leave

Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Recognition Programs

Innovation Recognition

Long Service Award

Hiring Profile

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Minimum Education

Bachelor&'s Degree

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Leadership

Experienced Leader

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Languages

English

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Technology/Software

Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Azure, Power Platform, Azure DevOps, c#, X++

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Equipment/Tools

Enterprise-scale ERP system, Azure cloud services, DevOps pipelines, Agile collaborationTools

business maturity
Desired Work Experience (In Years)

15

Knowledge

Dynamics 365 ERP implementations; Azure integration services; Power Platform; systems architecture; DevOps; security (Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC);... Read More

Personal Attributes/Personality

Strategic thinker, strong communicator, emotionally intelligent, influential, collaborative, delivery-focused, innovative, resilient under pressure

Competencies

Note: Core Competencies Marked as ()

Strategic Thinking
Organisational Agility
Innovation Leadership
Digital Transformation Leadership
Quality Assurance
Cloud Platform Management
System Interoperability
Agile Service Development

Job Description

Responsibilities:

<ul>
<li>Directs, motivates and develops managers and teams. Supports the culture and values of the organization. Ensures high standards and quality of technical work. Manages staffing, budgeting, and operational oversight for India-based engineering teams across all the three organisations.</li>
<li>Lead software engineering teams across India to deliver scalable ERP solutions using Microsoft Dynamics 365.</li>
<li>Deliver scalable, secure and high-performance integration architectures and solutions using Azure services (Azure technologies: Service Bus, Event Hub, Event Grid, API Gateway, Logic Apps.), while aligning with business goals and digital transformation strategies.</li>
<li>Lead full stack software engineering teams across India to deliver Cat Rental Digital products.</li>
<li>Champion agile methodologies and ensure delivery excellence across multiple organisations. Collaborate with horizontal functions including System Architecture, DevOps, Cybersecurity, QA, PMO, etc. to deliver scalable and quality solutions following Cat Digital&rsquo;s ways of working.</li>
</ul>

Key Skils:

N/A

Education : Bachelor&#039;s Degree

Employment Type : Full Time Permanent

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