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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Digital Program Manager - Analytics & AI... - **Company:** Caterpillar - **Location:** Peoria, IL, United States - **Salary:** $159,120.0 - $238,680.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft PowerPoint, Scrum Methodology, Power BI, Information Technology - **Published:** June 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g5l3ny ## About the Role + **Decision Making and Critical Thinking (Expert Knowledge):** Expert knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment. + **Planning: Tactical, Strategic (Expert Knowledge):** Expert knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan. + **Project Administration (Extensive Knowledge):** Extensive knowledge of project administration best practices and ability to use organizational strategies, practices and tools-including JIRA, Azure DevOps, and Confluence-for administering projects. + **Data Gathering and Reporting (Extensive Knowledge):** Extensive knowledge of tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data, including Power BI and Excel; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company. + **IT Project Management (Extensive Knowledge):** Extensive knowledge of project management; ability to plan, organize, monitor and control IT projects using appropriate technical resources. Considerations for Top Candidates: + Demonstrated success as a chief of staff, business operations lead, or program leader within an analytics, data science, or AI organization. + A strategic, results-oriented operator with a strong execution focus and exceptional attention to detail. + Track record of driving operating cadence, governance, and executive-level communications and storytelling for senior leadership. + Strong stakeholder management and the ability to translate technical analytics and AI work into clear business impact. + Proficiency with Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint; working knowledge of JIRA, Azure DevOps, and Confluence. + Agile delivery experience (sprint planning, daily scrums, retrospectives). + PMP, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Change Management, or Six Sigma certification a plus. ## Description Join the Analytics & AI team of Cat Digital and serve as the operational engine behind the leadership team, turning a portfolio of analytics and AI capabilities into measurable value for Caterpillar's customers, dealers, and enterprise. As Chief of Staff, you will serve as a strategic partner to leaders across the organization-owning the operating cadence and keeping the team's most important priorities and decisions on track, while acting as a trusted connective layer that aligns stakeholders, sharpens communications, and keeps the team running with clarity, focus, and rigor. What You Will Do: + Managing the day-to-day activities of the Analytics & AI organization, including overseeing priorities and schedules. Developing contingency plans for potential risks. + Aligning and motivating the team. + Evaluating and managing deliverables to ensure that service expectations are achievable, developed, and met. + Monitoring organizational results for significant deviations. 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