Career Area:
Strategy
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
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Job Summary:
Do you enjoy managing a diverse portfolio of tasks involving communications, events management and business support in an international, fast paced work environment? We have an exciting opportunity at Caterpillar for a Project Coordinator to support the Resource Industries Sales, Services and Technology Department covering Europe, Africa, Middle East and Eurasia (EAME). The position reports to the Department’s Vice-President (VP) and is accountable to support events planning including agenda and content development, Department and VP communications, as well as ad-hoc monthly business reporting, and project management.
The role requires excellent organizing and communications skills as well proficient analytical skills, a strong intellectual curiosity, and a problem solving, agile mindset. It provides broad business exposure and the opportunity to make a visible business impact by playing a central coordination role in a dynamic, customer focus and international team.
What you will do:
Project Coordination (70%):
* Tracking progress according to program schedules and goals; developing solutions to program problems.
* Participating in the preparations of proposals, plans, and program specifications.
* Developing the project scope documents, project timetables and other documents that would be provided to Project Managers.
* Monitoring the scheduling, budget, and performance of company programs.
Marketing Communications, Data Analysis, Business Admin Support (30%):
* Vice President communications support such as employee recognition and updates or presentations development and materials collection/review process
* Leading or contributing to large events organization (Training, Sales initiatives, All Employee Meeting, Team building outings, etc) within assigned budget and timing.
* Planning and organizing staff meetings (proposing content / agenda / location / logistics, budget, supplier payment, etc); complex VIP/dealer/customer visit organization and coordination.
* Coordinating and tracking business analytics and reporting processes
* Administrative support such as Purchase order management, budget tracking, update of distribution lists, data collection.
* Participation in analyses to support businesses, determine sales and product demand supporting the sales, and operations process, and business reporting.
Key Skills For Your Successful Assignment:
Business Acumen: Basic knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Working knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
Process Management: Basic knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.
Collaborating: Basic knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
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 behaviours.
Problem Solving: Basic knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Project Management: Working knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Data Gathering and Reporting: Basic knowledge of tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company.
What you have - Degree, Experience and Other Requirements:
Basic Requirements:
* University or equivalent degree desired
* Min 3 years of professional experience including either communications, events planning, or project management related responsibilities requiring strong planning, adaptability, multi-tasking, and outstanding communications skills.
* Experience working in an international, dynamic work environment.
* Fluency in speaking and writing English. Fluency in French or other European language as advantage.
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
* Excellent knowledge of MS Office tools, especially Excel, Power Point, user knowledge of Power BI and Tableau.
* Strong command of language, creativity and originality, supported by research skills or/and knowledge about SEO best practices.
Additional Information:
The position is based in Geneva. A valid Swiss work permit or Swiss or EU-25/EFTA citizenship is required for this position.
No international relocation support will be provided.
Exceptionally, travel within EAME region may be required.
Posting Dates:
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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