Program Manager
General Dynamics
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This role pays more than 67% of similar roles. Most pay $150,538–$205,087 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $199k versus about $178k for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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 131 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $128,470–$192,710 across 125 roles with salary data.
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The Program Manager joins the Intelligent Machine Systems team to lead electronic systems and software development collaboration for Excavators. This role focuses on New Product Introduction, Lifecycle Management, and continuous product improvement. The manager coordinates between the Excavation Division and IMS engineering teams to align project portfolios, hardware and software content, schedules, costs, and R&D budgets. Key responsibilities include organizing processes, monitoring development quality, and resolving technical issues while fostering a high-performing team culture. Candidates must possess skills in data gathering and analysis, data-driven decision-making, influencing, and cross-team integration. Required competencies include program management, team building, and systems thinking. The role addresses technical challenges in systems, controls, and embedded software development, specifically regarding requirements management, design quality, validation, functional safety, and cybersecurity.
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Median $173592 from 118 postings across 23 companies.
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