Product Owner, Simulation

Caterpillar

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Work type
On-site
Location
Irving, TX
Salary
$128,470–$192,710 / yr
Posted
15 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 25, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $193k
This role $161k
$116k most similar roles pay here $247k

This role pays less than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $159,000–$226,925 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $161k versus about $193k for comparable roles.

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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 62 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $131,789–$192,710 across 61 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Product Owner, Simulation

Product Owner - Simulation The Product Owner - Simulation joins the team to manage both project management and product ownership responsibilities for simulation-based initiatives. This individual is accountable for ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and error-free while managing the planning and execution of project team members. Day-to-day tasks include creating and managing the Product Backlog, communicating priorities to the Scrum Team, and acting as the key decision-maker regarding product features and vision. The role requires expertise in vehicle simulation, sensor simulation, terrain simulation, scenario generation, digital twins, and simulation validation. Candidates must possess experience with software engineering teams in agile environments and have extensive experience using Azure DevOps. Additional preferred skills include PMP certification, Certified Scrum Master status, Confluence, and Power BI to support the development of advanced machine intelligence and data platforms.

What you'll do

  • Manage the planning and execution of project team members to ensure on-time, under-budget, and error-free delivery.
  • Create and manage the Product Backlog by prioritizing features based on business value for the life of the project.
  • Communicate product vision and backlog priorities clearly to the Scrum Team and Technical Product Management teams.
  • Act as the primary decision-maker regarding feature selection and technical requirements for the product.
  • Develop and maintain project management schedules using professional tools, tracking charts, and reporting software.
  • Manage change control processes by identifying, evaluating, and documenting changes in the production environment.
  • Identify root causes of problems and manage error control to ensure successful resolution of technical issues.
  • Support projects through all stages including concept, prototype, pilot, implementation, and follow-up.

What we're looking for

  • Candidates must have 5+ years of direct product ownership experience working with software engineering teams in an agile environment.
  • Extensive experience using Azure DevOps is required.
  • Knowledge of decision-making processes, organizational leadership, and program management techniques is required.
  • Proficiency in change control, problem management, and project management tools and techniques is required.
  • Knowledge of vehicle simulation, sensor simulation, terrain simulation, scenario generation, digital twins, and simulation validation (preferred).
  • PMP certification (preferred).
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) (desired).
  • Knowledge of Confluence or Power BI (desired).

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