Senior Communications Specialist

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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, and 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.

Requirements

• Presentation development and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information and create a clear, compelling narrative.
• Experience using tools such as PowerPoint, Canva, Adobe Express, or similar platforms to support storytelling and executive communications.
• Strong understanding of visual storytelling principles and how to effectively communicate ideas through presentations and digital content.
• Technology curiosity and business acumen, with the ability to quickly learn and understand technical concepts related to software engineering, analytics, artificial intelligence, applications, digital platforms, and emerging technologies.
• Executive presence and the ability to confidently support senior leaders, with strong judgment and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Five or more years of experience in Communications, Public Relations, Executive Communications, or a related field.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, priorities, and deadlines.
• Proven ability to translate highly technical concepts into meaningful business narratives for non-technical audiences.

Skills

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions and organizational levels.
• Strong influencing skills and the ability to gain alignment without direct authority.
• Ability to simplify complex information and tailor messaging for diverse audiences.

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

Pay

Pay Range: $112,710.00 - $169,060.00. Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience.

Schedule

Travel up to 25%.