Career Area: Information Technology Job Description: We are looking for experienced candidates to fill the Information Technology Manager ERP Software Development Supervisor Role within the Global Information Services (GIS) division at Caterpillar. The selected candidate will provide leadership to a team of IT professionals (Caterpillar and Agency) and be the subject matter expert and trusted advisor for all things related to ERP application development. Responsibilities: Provide governance and consultation on IT SDLC processes. Ensure execution of software development processes in SAP and QAD ERP applications Ensure robust Change Management and Release Management process are followed Ensures established Testing Methodology is Process Owner for Solution Design & Development Process Owner for Solution Validation Process Owner of ALM Application Ensure Timely Remediation of server vulnerabilities Provide Timely Application Access Reviews Vendor contract creations and renewals Delegates tasks to, organizes, mentors, and motivates a team of talented software developers Fosters a culture of continuous improvement in all areas of technology and instills the principles of this culture in a team of 6-8 CAT resources and 20 Agency resources Works together with senior software developers to plan and execute projects Participate in internal and external SOX testing and audits Ensure timely remediation of SOX or control deficiencies Escalate non-compliance to leadership Ensure ERP implementations and upgrades are compliant with SOX Ensures Data loads and Application Testing process are followed Proven working relationship with Global team JOB DUTIES: Reporting to the incumbent are internal and contracted resources that may include any or all of the following: Senior IT Analysts, IT Analysts (various levels of experience), Associate IT Analysts, and other technical or customer liaison personnel at various levels. This role also ensures standard work is defined, monitored and supported to ensure the scope of services achieve and maintain compliance to internal policies and procedures, including those relating to sustainability, cybersecurity, SOX, and IT General Controls. This position directs the work efforts of professional and technical employees and contracted resources that provide consulting services; and, define, design, develop, implement, and maintain complex infrastructure or application systems as requested by the customer. The incumbent provides guidance and results review to ensure customer quality needs are met. The incumbent makes efficient use of available information technology and must be aware of I/S technology trends to develop compatible systems. Utilizes group standards, practices, and processes; establishes, manages, and reports adherence to schedules and may contribute to resolution of complex problems and systems challenges that involve careful interpretation, analysis and diagnosis. Anticipates potential systems difficulties related to complex problems, identifies alternatives from many choices, and recommends the best solutions. Considers interrelationships of the functional areas involved, assures timely communications among related areas in order to support the creation of effective, reliable systems to meet changing business needs of multiple customers and corporate requirements. The incumbent reviews standard courses of action and recommends the best options. The job requires the ability to create and make clear and useful presentations based on ideas, issues, and observations. One key role for the incumbent is that of change agent related to complex infrastructure and/or application components impacting worldwide I/T customers. The incumbent is the primary provider of communications to staff, helps manage the technical training and development of staff, assists in career development planning including responsibility for the motivation of staff to meet objectives, formal performance evaluation of staff and is accountable for accomplishment of group objectives. Contributes to improvement in system efficiency, costs, and quality and works closely with IS management, Business Managers, Division Managers and customer management in selecting projects and keeping them informed of progress and major problems. Works closely with the systems architects to explore alternatives and contributes to system evolution. Provides input to staffing decisions, counsels staff and may serve on special projects and committees. Participates in the objective setting and business planning process and assists with cost containment and improvement, efficient use of resources and customer satisfaction. The incumbent develops well-prepared action plans for the current year and has a clear sense of what needs to be achieved in the year to come. Limited travel may be required to make presentations and assure satisfactory operation of installed systems. The incumbent assumes the role of Project Sponsor for one or more Enterprise projects. Employee may also be responsible for performing other job duties occasionally as assigned. Basic Qualifications: Position requires a four-year degree from an accredited college or university and/or 5 plus years’ experience in Software development life cycle. 3 plus years of Supervisor / Team Lead experience Top Candidates Will Also Have: Understanding of environment landscape standards Understanding of IT business operations and processes Strong understanding of ERP processes with a focus in SAP and QAD Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to lead teams and people across all levels of the enterprise Strong business and technical skill set This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers EEO/AA Employer. 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