Senior Communications Specialist
Caterpillar
- Location
- Irving Texas
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- H-1B history
- 106 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- 1d ago
About this role
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. Caterpillar has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Communications Specialist to join the Cat Digital division. In this role, you will serve as the primary communications partner for the AI & Analytics, Digital Applications, and Digital Platforms teams , helping translate complex technology initiatives into compelling narratives that resonate across the enterprise and beyond. You will play a key role supporting senior leaders and bringing to life the stories behind Caterpillar's digital transformation efforts, helping employees, customers, and stakeholders understand the critical role these teams play in developing the digital solutions that solve customer challenges and shape the future of our business. This position requires someone who can quickly understand technical concepts, connect business strategy to technology outcomes, and create impactful communications that elevate the work of software engineering teams and executive leaders.
What You Will Do
Strategic Storytelling & Content Development Develop compelling narratives that connect digital initiatives to business outcomes and enterprise strategy. Modernize communication formats, styles, and delivery methods to increase engagement and effectiveness. Translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling, and accessible stories for a broad range of audiences. Create executive presentations, talking points, speeches, leadership messaging, and strategic communication materials. Develop content that highlights innovation, engineering achievements, and digital transformation initiatives across Cat Digital. Internal Communications Create, manage, and deploy internal communications across a variety of channels, including employee newsletters, Viva Engage, SharePoint, leadership messages, presentations, and organizational updates. Partner with stakeholders across Cat Digital and the enterprise to identify and amplify stories that support organizational priorities. Support communications planning and change management activities associated with new technologies , digital initiatives, and organizational priorities. Ensure communications align with business objectives and reinforce Caterpillar's digital strategy. External Communications Develop external communications in partnership with Caterpillar's media and communications teams, including: Press releases Executive talking points Media statements Conference and panel materials Thought leadership content Support executive visibility initiatives and help position Cat Digital leaders as industry voices on topics related to technology, AI, and digital transformation. Manage communications review and approval processes with Legal, Brand, and cross-functional stakeholders. Executive Partnership & Communications Advisory Serve as the communications advisor for three senior leaders responsible for leading the AI & Analytics, Digital Applications, and Digital Platforms teams in Caterpillar’s Cat Digital division. Develop communication strategies that support executive priorities and organizational objectives . Provide counsel on messaging, communication risks, stakeholder considerations, and organizational impact. Manage communication priorities, workflows, timelines, and deliverables across multiple stakeholders. What