Autonomy Product Team Manager

Caterpillar

Actively hiring Posted this week
Chicago, IL · Peoria, IL Posted 3 days ago $147,760$240,110 / year

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TL;DR

As the Manager Digital Products for Autonomy at Caterpillar, you will lead a team defining and delivering software that orchestrates autonomous machine operations on construction sites. Your day-to-day involves setting the vision for how autonomous systems impact jobsite processes, collaborating with design teams to develop and test prototype solutions, and working closely with engineering and customer support to bring scalable autonomy solutions to market. You’ll need extensive experience in product management, a strong background in software engineering, and proficiency in AI tools and Agile methodologies. Domain expertise in construction software, autonomous vehicles, or robotics is highly desirable as you tackle the complex challenge of transforming traditional construction practices into intelligent, software-driven operations at global scale.

Skills

Agile Python AI tools Kubernetes CI/CD PostgreSQL Docker AWS Grafana Prometheus Terraform

What you'll do

  • Define the vision and roadmap for software that orchestrates autonomous machine operations.
  • Develop prototype solutions using AI tools and gather customer feedback through testing.
  • Prioritize new features, enhancements, and bugs into product backlog for development teams.
  • Coach junior Product team members to define business features and coordinate with engineering teams.
  • Partner with marketing and dealer support teams to facilitate adoption and sales growth of autonomy solutions.
  • Coordinate with field specialists and customers to address issues and expand product usage globally.

What we're looking for

  • Extensive experience in product management (typically 5+ years)
  • Proven ability to define and deliver software products using Agile methodology
  • Strong background in construction software or related fields like robotics and autonomous vehicles
  • Expertise in coaching and empowering technical teams while managing multiple projects
  • Deep understanding of effective communication across various stakeholder types
  • Demonstrated capability in business analysis with a data-driven approach to prioritization
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field

Employer

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world''s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Industry: Heavy Equipment & Manufacturing

Caterpillar currently has 24 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $122,360–$183,140 across 24 roles with salary data.

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