Senior Manager - Connectivity Data Analytics

Caterpillar

Senior Manager - Connectivity Data Analytics

Reposted 10 Hours Ago

Be an Early Applicant

Peoria IL USA

Hybrid

159K-259K Annually

Senior level

Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Internet of Things • Software • Cybersecurity • Industrial

Cat Digital uses digital technologies to help Caterpillar Inc. customers build a better more sustainable world.

The Role

The Senior Manager - Data Analytics leads the strategy and delivery of data and AI solutions to enhance engineering transformation and connectivity quality at Caterpillar.

Summary Generated by Built In

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.
The Senior Manager - Connectivity Data Analytics & AI Transformation is accountable for driving data- and AI-enabled engineering transformation across Caterpillar's Connectivity organization with Cat® Helios as the foundational data and analytics platform.
This role leads the strategy delivery and adoption of analytics automation and AI solutions that improve connectivity quality engineering efficiency system reliability and customer outcomes across the end-to-end connectivity ecosystem (on-machine off-machine dealers and enterprise consumers).
The position combines people leadership technical judgment and enterprise change leadership translating connectivity data into trusted insights and scalable AI capabilities that transform how engineering and service organizations operate.
What You Will Do:
Connectivity Analytics & AI Strategy

Define and own the Connectivity Analytics aligned to Connectivity strategy Digital Data & AI standards and Helios platform capabilities
Translate connectivity engineering problems into analytics and AI initiatives with clear value metrics (cost quality speed risk reduction)
Lead development and governance of connectivity data products built on Helios (semantic models curated datasets APIs dashboards)
Partner with Helios platform teams data engineering and governance functions to ensure scalability compliance and reuse
Drive proactive data quality rule definition monitoring and remediation across connectivity data pipelines

Helios-Based Data Products & KPI Governance

Lead development and governance of connectivity data products built on Helios (semantic models curated datasets APIs dashboards)
Partner with Helios platform teams data engineering and governance functions to ensure scalability compliance and reuse
Drive proactive data quality rule definition monitoring and remediation across connectivity data pipelines

AI-Enabled Engineering & Quality Transformation

Apply AI/ML and GenAI capabilities to connectivity engineering workflows including:
Validation and test automation
Fault anomaly and pattern detection
Predictive insights for reliability and service readiness
AI-assisted documentation diagnostics and root-cause analysis
Ensure AI solutions progress from pilot → production → sustained adoption
Establish standards for responsible AI model evaluation monitoring retraining access control and audit readiness

Delivery & Execution Leadership

Manage a portfolio of analytics and AI initiatives across Connectivity Quality Validation Engineering Efficiency and Service Solutions
Ensure disciplined execution: scope definition resourcing dependency management risk mitigation and delivery governance
Provide executive-ready insights and narratives that translate data and AI outputs into decisions and actions

Stakeholder Partnership & Change Leadership

Act as a trusted analytics and AI advisor to Connectivity leadership
Partner closely with
Connectivity Engineering & Validation
Cat Digital / Helios platform teams
Service Engineering & Dealer Support
Cyber Compliance and Data Governance
Lead adoption enablement and change-management efforts to embed analytics and AI into daily engineering and operational workflows

People & Capability Development

Build and lead a high-performing team spanning analytics data engineering analytics engineering and applied AI
Develop talent clarify roles and establish standards for technical excellence delivery quality and continuous improvement
Foster a culture that values data-driven decisions automation reusability and measurable outcomes

What You Will Have:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Computer Science Data/Analytics or related quantitative field (or equivalent experience)
Strong experience leading analytics and/or AI initiatives in complex engineering or technology environments
Demonstrated people leadership experience managing managers and technical professionals
Proven ability to translate ambiguous engineering problems into scalable data and AI solutions

Top Candidate Will Have:

Bachelor's degree in engineering Computer Science Data/Analytics or related quantitative field (or Advanced degree preferred)
Experience with connected systems telematics IoT data or embedded/on-machine plus cloud ecosystems
Hands-on familiarity with modern data platforms analytics tooling and ML/AI delivery patterns
Hands-on familiarity with modern data platforms analytics tooling and ML/AI delivery patterns
Technical & Analytical
Advanced analytical thinking and problem structuring
Connectivity telemetry or large-scale operational data understanding
Data modeling KPI design and analytics product ownership
Working knowledge of ML/AI and GenAI application patterns
Understanding of MLOps/LLMOps concepts (monitoring drift retraining)
Leadership & Influence
Enterprise transformation and change leadership
Executive communication and data storytelling
Cross-functional influence without direct authority
Strong judgment balancing speed rigor and risk

Additional Skills:

This position requires the candidate to be based in Mossville ILL.
Relocation assistance is available for this position
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position
#LI
Posting Dates: 6/1 - 6/19

Summary Pay Range:
$159120.00 - $258570.00
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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
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.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Computer Science Data/Analytics or related quantitative field
Strong experience leading analytics and/or AI initiatives in complex engineering or technology environments
Demonstrated people leadership experience managing managers and technical professionals
Proven ability to translate ambiguous engineering problems into scalable data and AI solutions
Master's degree (Engineering Data Science Computer Science or MBA)
Experience with connected systems telematics IoT data or embedded/on-machine plus cloud ecosystems
Hands-on familiarity with modern data platforms analytics tooling and ML/AI delivery patterns
Experience operating in a governed enterprise AI environment

What the Team is Saying

Caterpillar Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Healthcare Strength—Core benefits include medical dental vision disability life insurance and an enhanced Employee Assistance Program with expanded mental health sessions and tools to help find high‑value care. Coverage breadth and plan options are emphasized for most full‑time roles.
Retirement Support—A 401(k) savings plan with company match is broadly available and some groups receive an additional age‑ or service‑based non‑elective annual contribution. Certain represented facilities also saw improved retirement contributions under a recent agreement.
Strong & Reliable Incentives—Many roles participate in short‑term incentive or gainsharing programs with regular bonuses described for full‑time employees. These incentives are positioned as a routine component of total compensation for eligible positions.

Learn more about Caterpillar's Compensation & Benefits →

Caterpillar Insights

What's It Like to Work at Caterpillar? Caterpillar Culture & Values Caterpillar Career Growth & Development What's the Work-Life Balance Like at Caterpillar? Caterpillar Leadership & Management Caterpillar Company Growth Stability & Outlook

View all jobs at Caterpillar

View Caterpillar Profile

Report Job

Am I A Good Fit?

beta

Get Personalized Job Insights.

Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company

HQ: Irving TX

100000 Employees

Year Founded: 1925

What We Do

Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc. responsible for bringing digital capabilities to our world-famous yellow iron. With over 1.5M connected assets worldwide our teams use data technology advanced analytics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world.

Why Work With Us

The Cat Digital team is at the forefront of Caterpillar’s evolution. We take pride in solving complex problems by building new systems from the ground up. On our team you’ll leverage data from across our entire enterprise to find solutions that open a new world of possibilities for our customers and dealers. Join us in building a better tomorrow.