[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Caterpillar jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Caterpillar · Chennai, Tamil Nadu # Project Leader Chennai, Tamil Nadu Full-time Operations Listed on Caterpillar’s official careers site. Posted October 11, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Caterpillar’s careers site →](https://cat.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CaterpillarCareers/job/Chennai-Tamil-Nadu/Project-Leader_R0000399593) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Caterpillar](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/) / Project Leader ## Job description ### Career Area Technology, Digital and Data Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. 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. We don't just 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. ### Key Responsibilities Agile Delivery & Release Management Manage and coordinate the Agile Release Train (ART) to ensure successful and predictable delivery of committed objectives. Oversee end-to-end release planning, execution, and tracking across multiple teams. Monitor current release work items and ensure alignment with release milestones and delivery commitments. Review and manage delivery risks, dependencies, and escalation paths to maintain program health. Scrum Team Leadership Lead and support multiple Scrum teams to ensure adherence to Agile principles and delivery best practices. Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, and Program Increment (PI) events as required. Coach teams on Agile maturity and continuous improvement practices. Agile Framework Adoption Apply and adapt Agile delivery frameworks including SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban based on team maturity, project complexity, and business needs. Drive Agile best practices and foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability. Guide teams in effective backlog management, prioritization, and delivery forecasting. Stakeholder and Dependency Management Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify, track, and resolve delivery blockers and cross-team dependencies. Proactively engage with Business, Product Management, and Engineering teams to refine scope, priorities, and delivery plans. Communicate program status, risks, and delivery progress to leadership and stakeholders. Defect and Quality Management Organize, facilitate, and drive regular defect triage and tracking meetings. Review defect trends, prioritize critical issues, and coordinate resolution activities with development and testing teams. Ensure defects and quality concerns are effectively managed to support successful releases. Risk and Issue Management Identify, assess, and mitigate risks impacting delivery objectives. Escalate critical issues appropriately and drive resolution through collaboration with stakeholders and leadership. Maintain visibility of program risks and mitigation plans. Tool and Process Management Manage and maintain Agile work items, backlogs, features, user stories, tasks, and defects within Azure DevOps (ADO). Ensure delivery metrics, dashboards, and reporting are accurate and up to date. Support continuous process improvements through effective use of Agile and ALM/PLM tools. ### Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in Agile project delivery, Scrum Master, Release Train Engineer, or Delivery Manager roles. Strong experience working with SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies. Proven experience managing multiple Agile teams and coordinating large-scale releases. Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (ADO) for work item tracking, backlog management, and reporting. Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, communication, and conflict resolution skills. Strong risk management and dependency coordination skills. ### Preferred Qualifications SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), SAFe Agilist, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, or equivalent Agile certification. Experience leading distributed and cross-functional teams. Background in software product development and enterprise-scale Agile delivery. ### Key Competencies Agile Leadership Release & Program Management Stakeholder Management Risk & Dependency Management Continuous Improvement Defect Management Strategic Planning Collaboration & Communication Azure DevOps Administration Problem Solving & Decision Making Posting Dates: October 11, 2026 - October 24, 2026 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 11, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 18, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Caterpillar’s careers site →](https://cat.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CaterpillarCareers/job/Chennai-Tamil-Nadu/Project-Leader_R0000399593) ## More jobs at Caterpillar ### [Business Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/jobs/dd34b6787f6e470c64d9/) Chennai, Tamil Nadu ### [Digital Operations Support Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/jobs/38d713f3f20807b9fd4f/) Chennai, Tamil Nadu ### [Electronic Systems Verification & Validation Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/jobs/266d955d43c837e0688a/) Chennai, Tamil Nadu ### [Embedded SW Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/jobs/7d08c481a4a57652ff14/) Chennai, Tamil Nadu ### [Engineering Team Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/jobs/74ae5279c2126312b5d0/) Chennai, Tamil Nadu ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Project Leader Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ntt/jobs/d4c03ad99ab8364235ae/) NTT · Buenos Aires, Argentina ### [IT Project Leader](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ageas/jobs/91bc52937ebe308411c8/) Ageas ### [Nestlé Purina PetCare - Project Leader Automation Systems - AGVs (Greenfield Project) - Mantova](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/jobs/c041e73e3a2773c1b6a4/) Nestlé · Italy ### [Project Leader para Salesforce](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ntt/jobs/bc78c9c9c9eb96e02dd5/) NTT · Buenos Aires, Argentina OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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