Senior Communications Specialist

at Caterpillar, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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 connectdigital 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 toidentifyand amplify stories that support organizational priorities.

+ Support communications planning and change management activities associated withnew technologies, digital initiatives, and organizational priorities.

+ Ensure communications align with businessobjectivesand 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 forthree 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 organizationalobjectives.

+ Provide counsel on messaging, communication risks, stakeholder considerations, and organizational impact.

+ Manage communication priorities, workflows, timelines, and deliverables across multiple stakeholders.

What You Will Have

Presentation Development & Communication

+ Strong writing skills and 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 & Business Acumen

+ Ability to quickly learn and understand technical concepts related to software engineering, analytics, artificial intelligence,applications,digital platforms, and emerging technologies.

+ Strong curiosity and willingness to ask thoughtful questions to fully understand business and technicalobjectives.

+ Ability to connect technical work to broader business outcomes and strategic goals.

Executive Partnership

+ Executive presence and the ability to confidently support seniorleaders.

+ Strong judgment and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.

+ Experience developing executive messaging, presentations, and leadership communications.

Communication & Influence

+ 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.

Initiative & Innovation

+ Proactive mindset with the ability toidentifyneeds,anticipatechallenges, and work independently.

+ Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

+ ExperienceleveragingAI tools and emerging technologies to improve productivity, efficiency, content creation, and research.

What Will Set You Apart

+ Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, Business, ora relatedfield (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 abilityto translate highly technical concepts into meaningful business narratives for non-technical audiences.Experience supporting technology, software engineering, analytics, AI, digital products, or digital transformation is preferred.

+ Experience supportingboth internal and external communications (executive communications, thought leadership initiatives, speaking engagements, media opportunities).

+ Familiarity with generative AI tools and prompting techniques used for research, content creation, and communications planning.

+ Experience working with global teams and stakeholders across multiple regionsis preferred.

+ Ability tomaintainconfidentiality and navigate sensitive business information.

Why Join Us

+ Help shape how Caterpillar communicates its digitalaccelerationstory.

+ Be part of a team helping redefine what the future of heavy industry looks like through technology, data, automation, and AI.

+ Partner directly with senior leaders drivingadvanced technologyat Caterpillar.

+ Influence executive messaging, enterprise storytelling, and strategic communications initiatives.

+ Gain exposure to emerging technologies and industry-leading digital innovation efforts.

Additional Information

+ Preferred Location: Dallas, TX

+ Additional Consideration: Peoria, IL or Chicago, IL

+ Relocationassistanceis available for those who qualify.

+ Sponsorship is not available for this position.

+ This position will support leaders and teams acrosstheAI & Analytics, Digital Applications, and Digital Platforms organizationswithin the Cat Digital division at