Business Insights Manager

Career AreaStrategyJob DescriptionYour Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.At Caterpillar werecommittedto our customers who build a better more sustainable world with our products services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should choose us. Were exploring new ideas and opportunities innovatingto discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrows it all we areone team creating and delivering world-class products services and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about theCaterpillar Experience.We are looking for a Business Insights Manager to join our Strategy Growth and Transformation team within one of Construction Industries newly formed divisions: Customer Solutions Growth Regions. The division is regionally focused on Africa the Middle East Eurasia Asia (excluding Japan) and Latin America (LATAM) and organized into three functional areas: Customer Facing Customer Solutions and Business Enablers.This role is part of the Customer Solutions team the engine of our businessdriving growth by delivering tailored territory-specific solutions that solve customer pain points accelerate decision-making and enable profitable sales execution.About Strategy Growth and Transformation TeamThe team provides Data and insights forexecutive decision making and sales execution - ensuring that we are delivering our internal and external commitments as we set up the organization. We are responsible for driving accountability for results in Caterpillar and the Caterpillar dealer network. The team uses both structured and innovative problem solving to define opportunities and are centre of excellence for key strategic projects to drive results.As the Business Insights Manager you will lead the development of timely executive ready yet granular insights to enable decision making accountability and results.Role DefinitionLeads one or more consulting engagement modules to understand analyze develop and recommend Strategy & Planning (S&P) solutions as a divisional lead or for a business segment.What You Will Do (Responsibilities)Leads analyses and solution development for key S&P engagement module(s) as a divisional lead or for a business segment; performs more complex activitiesWorks closely with clients to define the business problem issues and planned approach for one or more S&P engagement components as a divisional lead or for a business segmentOversees performance of S&P engagement data collection research and reporting activities and staff as a divisional lead or for a business segment. Coaches junior team members and clientsProvides recommended S&P solutions. Works with senior consultants / managers to develop and deliver client presentations as a divisional lead or for a business segmentWhat Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills)Postgraduate qualification preferredMinimum of 810 years of professional strategy related experienceStrong preference for candidates with management consulting experience.Proven experience working within multinational organizations and across multiple territoriesWhat You Have (Basic Skills Required)Global PerspectiveKnowledge of issues opportunities and challenges for conducting business in the international marketplace; ability to apply global perspectives appropriately in a wide range of situations.Level Working KnowledgeConducts business with one or two other countries.Follows policies and procedures governing business activities with another country.Obtains information regarding operational issues of other countries when making business decisions.Assess key legal regulatory and financial issues specific to a particular country.Recognizes behaviors that promote or stunt effective relationships in that country; acts accordingly.Planning: Tactical StrategicKnowledge 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.Level Extensive ExperienceDevelops refines and communicates tactical plans for own responsibilities.Provides the right level of detail as input for strategic plan development.Demonstrates the value and necessity of linking tactical plans to overall strategic plan.Ensures attention to the detail and dependencies of existing departmental-level plans.Plans for allocation of resources in line with unit goals technical and business objectives.Ensures the planning process is integrated with the overall business plan.ConsultingKnowledge of techniques roles and responsibilities in providing technical or busin