Description

Career Area:
Communications

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.

This is Caterpillar

As the Senior Communications Manager for Corporate Services, you will serve as the primary communications advisor to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and lead a global team of approximately 20 communications professionals supporting Caterpillar's Corporate Services organization, including IT, Global Finance, Financial Products, Strategy, HR, and Legal.

Reporting to the VP of Executive and Employee Communications, this role is a key member of the Enterprise Communications leadership team and plays a critical role in shaping and delivering communications that directly impact Caterpillar's reputation, culture, and strategic direction. You will lead the development and execution of integrated internal and external communications strategies, ensuring alignment across Corporate Services and the enterprise. This role requires strong executive presence, sound judgment, and the ability to translate complex, high-impact topics into clear, compelling messaging for diverse global audiences.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the lead communications partner to the Chief Legal Officer, providing strategic counsel, message development, and end-to-end communications support across key priorities and enterprise initiatives
  
• Lead and develop a high-performing global communications team supporting Corporate Services (IT, Global Finance, Financial Products, Strategy, HR, and Legal), driving alignment, consistency, and impact
  
• Shape and execute integrated communications strategies across internal and external channels to support business priorities and enterprise initiatives
  
• Advise senior leaders on communications strategy, organizational change, and executive positioning, ensuring clarity and alignment with enterprise messaging
  
• Develop and deliver clear, compelling messaging on complex topics for a wide range of audiences, including employees, media, investors, customers, and government stakeholders
  
• Drive enterprise alignment and collaboration across Corporate Services and business segments, partnering closely with senior communicators across the organization
  
• Ensure speed, quality, and consistency in communications through streamlined processes and strong operational discipline
  
• Anticipate and respond to reputational risks and opportunities, proactively shaping messaging in high-visibility situations
  
• Represent communications in key leadership forums and, as needed, travel with senior leadership to maintain deep business context
  
• Identify and leverage external platforms and opportunities (e.g., media, speaking engagements, social channels) to amplify strategic messages
  

What You Have:

Corporate Reputation & Crisis Management

• Proven ability to proactively protect and strengthen corporate reputation, including leading communications strategy during high-risk, high-visibility issues and crises with sound judgment, speed and message discipline.
  

Strategic Communications & Planning

• Expert ability to develop and execute integrated communication strategies aligned to business and enterprise priorities
  
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple, complex initiatives simultaneously
  

Executive Influence & Advisory

• Proven ability to advise and influence senior executives, including C-level leaders
  
• Demonstrated success operating in a highly matrixed, global organization with an enterprise mindset
  

Translating Complexity

• Exceptional ability to simplify complex, technical, or sensitive topics into clear, compelling messaging tailored to diverse audiences
  
• Experience supporting communications related to corporate functions (e.g., Legal, HR, Finance, IT) or similarly complex environments
  

Leadership & Team Development

• Experience leading and developing high-performing, global teams
  
• Ability to foster collaboration, drive accountability, and build strong partnerships across functions
  

Execution Excellence

• Ability to manage high-pressure, high-visibility deliverables with speed, accuracy, and sound judgment
  
• Strong attention to detail coupled with the ability to maintain a strategic perspective
  

Interpersonal Effectiveness

• Demonstrated ability to build credibility and trust with senior leaders and stakeholders
  
• Strong collaboration skills, with a diplomatic, solutions-oriented approach
  

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Bachelor's degree in communications or related field
  
• 10 or more years of progressive communications experience
  
• Experience managing teams
  

Additional Info:

• The primary location for this position is Peoria, IL or Irving, TX
  
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
  
• Sponsorship is not available
  
• International and Domestic travel up to 25%
  

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 over 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.

Final details:

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Summary Pay Range:

$172,630.00 - $258,950.00

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

Posting Dates:
June 5, 2026 - June 18, 2026

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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