Program Specialist Ii

**Career Area**:Administrative Support**:
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JOB DUTIES:
Incumbent supports the various program teams and obtains/provides a variety of information starting at the concept stage and continuing through prototype, pilot, implementation and follow-up stages of the various programs.

Develop and produce program and/or project management schedules. Utilize professional project management tools and techniques to manage reporting, tracking charts, checklists, and project scheduling software and to delegate appropriately. Manage change and take active leadership in timely decision making. Manage schedules that reflect detailed information related to the changes, including effected components and functions, time lines for various stages of project completion, costs, etc. Will work with the individual team members from multiple functional disciplines (NRO, PDNO, operations, inventory management, purchasing, IT, Facility engineering, etc ) and the Customer to establish completion dates. Monitors progress of projects, discusses problems with affected areas, assures appropriate personnel are informed of problems and steps are in place to meet schedules.

Coordinates tasks effectively with Program Coordinators. Validate new projects/activities for proper alignment with program objectives and strategies. Develop, track, manage and communicate the program management plan and status (scope, schedule, cost, resource, risk, quality, communication, change, etc.) to optimize the program and achieve quality, on-time, on and on budget deliverables. Communicate project and program interdependencies and escalate and participate in resolution of all program issues and participate and drive decision making that accomplishes strategic objectives. Assist in developing current and desired states to identify, prioritize and analyze gaps, developing the program MGPP, scope, and stakeholder documents. Organizing and leading workshop to ensure deliverables are obtained. At the same time forming the foundations for any project management through the PMO tools

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:
The position is considered to be a Division knowledge expert in the Program/Project Management process and the position requires broad knowledge of company policies and processes, and company products and customers with direct project management experience. A college or university degree is required along with 12-15 years of progressively related experience in multiple business units or functional areas are typically required. In addition, a technical or analytical focus is highly desirable. Excellent interpersonal skills are required in order to deal with sensitive issues, develop others, or influence others inside and outside the department to take specific actions. Should have strong project management skills, team leadership skills, excellent communication skills, ability to multitask effectively, strong analytical and organizational skills. Professional training in project management software and techniques as well as and leading and facilitating meetings is highly desired. Previous Black Belt experience is a plus.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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