Senior Manager – Connectivity Data Analytics & AI Transformation

Responsibilities

• Define and own the Connectivity Analytics & AI roadmap, aligning with Digital Data & AI standards and the Helios platform.
• Identify and prioritize high-value use cases such as data quality, validation automation, and predictive reliability.
• Lead the development and governance of connectivity data products, including semantic models, curated datasets, and dashboards.
• Apply AI/ML and GenAI capabilities to engineering workflows, including fault detection, anomaly detection, and AI-assisted diagnostics.
• Manage a portfolio of analytics and AI initiatives, ensuring disciplined execution from pilot to production.
• Build and lead a high-performing team of analytics engineers, data engineers, and applied AI professionals.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Connectivity leadership, driving enterprise-wide change management and adoption.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data/Analytics, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience leading analytics or AI initiatives within complex engineering or technology environments.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including managing managers and technical professionals.
• Ability to translate ambiguous engineering problems into scalable, production-ready data and AI solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, or an MBA.
• Experience with connected systems, telematics, IoT data, or cloud-based embedded ecosystems.
• Hands-on familiarity with modern data platforms, analytics tooling, and ML/AI delivery patterns.
• Experience operating within a governed enterprise AI environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time.
• 401(k) savings plans and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Incentive bonus and career development opportunities.
• Parental leave and adoption benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement and employee discount programs.

About the Company

Caterpillar Inc. is a global leader in manufacturing, building the machines and technology that shape the world. We are problem solvers and future world builders dedicated to creating stronger, more sustainable communities through innovation and excellence.