At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the global aftermarket strategy for Perkins, driving sustainable growth and commercial excellence.
- Company: Join Caterpillar, a leader in construction and mining equipment with a commitment to sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, a cash car allowance, and a contributory pension scheme.
- Other info: Office-based role in Peterborough with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while shaping the future of green energy solutions.
- Qualifications: Leadership experience and a background in developing global strategies are essential.
The predicted salary is between 79424 - 79424 £ per year.
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. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Salary: From £79,424 depending on experience
Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave
- Monthly Cash Car Allowance
- Up to 20% Bonus
- Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 10%
- Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
- Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.
About IPSD: Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.
The Opportunity: IPSD Sales, Marketing, Servicing & Parts (SMSP) has an opening for a Strategy Manager to join the Perkins Aftermarket team. Reporting to the Aftermarket Director and serving as a key member of the Aftermarket leadership team, this high-profile role will lead the development and execution of the global aftermarket strategy for the Perkins brand. The position is instrumental in driving sustainable growth, delivering commercial excellence initiatives, and enhancing customer value across the Industrial Power Division.
What You Will Do:
- Manage a team to ensure strategic coordination and alignment between projects
- Sponsor and lead complex projects and commercial excellence processes to drive efficiencies and profitable growth objectives
- Lead the strategy deployment and measure progress to meet objectives, goals, and financial results
- Direct and indirectly supervise and coach cross‑functional project leaders, ensuring strategic coordination and alignment between projects
- Manage and cascade the communication plan, including ownership of internal governance, employee communication, and collaboration with support functions
- Prepare high quality presentation materials to communicate the strategy and its implementation to stakeholders at all levels of the organization up to Executive Office, either in person or through others
- Prepare the agenda and lead the preparation of material for monthly metrics reviews and quarterly strategy reviews in support of IPSD priorities
Key Competencies:
- Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of “big picture” thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.
- Visioning: Understanding of the value of articulating an intended business outcome and ability to create and communicate a vision of the organization that motivates others to superior performance.
- Stakeholder Management: Knowledge of stakeholder management techniques; ability to systematically identify stakeholders, analyze their needs and expectations, and implement various tasks to engage with them.
- Planning – Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational, tactical and strategic planning in support of the overall business plan.
- Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Top Candidates Will:
- Have leadership experience.
- Experience developing and executing global aftermarket, commercial or growth strategies.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen.
- Proven success leading business transformation, strategic improvement or change management initiatives.
- Experience within industrial, engineering, manufacturing, power systems or equipment-related sectors.
- Advanced analytical capability, using data and customer insights to support strategic decision-making.
This role is office-based at the Peterborough facility.
About Caterpillar: Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel‑electric locomotives. For over 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced‑carbon future.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Strategy Manager - Aftermarket in Peterborough employer: Caterpillar Inc.
Caterpillar is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Desford, Leicestershire, where the EHS Supervisor role plays a crucial part in fostering a culture of safety and compliance. With competitive benefits such as a generous annual leave policy, a contributory pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth through employee support networks, we prioritise the well-being and development of our team members. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive and innovative workplace that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
