Strategy Manager

Role Overview

• Lead execution of strategic transactions across the Growth Accelerator portfolio, including: Strategic partnerships, Minority investments and venture engagements, M&A transactions and post-deal integration support.
• Structure and negotiate deal terms in collaboration with Legal, IP, Finance, and Business Unit partners.
• Serve as the primary interface between Cat Technology, Business Units, and external partners (including startups and founders).
• Manage multiple concurrent agreements, balancing speed, rigor, and risk management.
• Ensure sensitive information is handled with the highest level of discretion and professionalism.
• Drive alignment across stakeholders and escalate issues appropriately to senior leadership.
• Optimize existing partnerships and agreements to maximize strategic and commercial value over time.
• Assess deal risks, dependencies, and integration considerations to support informed decision-making.
• Independently manage workstreams end-to-end, from term sheet development through execution and handoff.

Requirements

• Deal Execution Experience: Demonstrated experience structuring and executing complex agreements, such as partnerships, joint ventures, investments, acquisitions, or licensing arrangements.
• Transaction Judgment & Discretion: Proven ability to manage highly sensitive information and make decisions with long-term strategic impact.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Strong experience working with Legal, IP, Finance, Business Units, and senior executives to move transactions forward.
• Executive Communication: Ability to clearly and confidently communicate complex deal structures, risks, and tradeoffs to senior leaders.
• Relationship Management: Strong interpersonal and soft skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with startups, founders, and internal stakeholders.
• Results Under Pressure: Comfortable managing multiple active deals simultaneously, maintaining performance and judgment in high-stress situations.
• Autonomous Execution: Self-directed, accountable, and comfortable operating with minimal supervision in an ambiguous environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement