Manager; Digital NPI (Satellite Technology)
Manager; Digital NPI (Satellite Technology)
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Technology Digital and DataJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.
Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc. leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide our teams use data technology advanced analytics telematics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better more sustainable world.
For Caterpillar digital means using Technology to extract data from our machines and engines and transform it into valuable recommendations and insights to help customers make better more informed decisions and help Caterpillar make robust products with the lowest total ownership cost. Our products generate and process large amounts of data from sensors on- board ECMs and control algorithms in real-time creating real-world machine usage information to provide condition monitoring and fleet management services. The Enterprise Connectivity team of Cat Digital is hiring a Manager; Digital NPI which has enterprise accountability for IoT Connectivity product line strategy definition implementation qualityTelecomand cost. As a Manager; Digital NPI you will provide leadership and accountability for the delivery of end to end solution(s). This will include collaboration with internal development partners such asproduct groups Cat Technology global purchasing legal M&B GCI CISDCD&T MTES E&T Digital and Aftermarket teams.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Incumbent will provide NPI leadership for customer/ dealer facing on-board Telematics (Cellular Sat Wi-Fi BT UWB etc.) solutions/programs by owning product functional requirements and maintaining a MGPP (Multi-generational product plan) for on-board Telematics products that he/she is responsible for. The incumbent will generate functional requirements based of voice of customer (VOC) voice of dealers (VOD) voice of business (VOB) and voice of regulations (VOR) and align requirements with market and future trends in Satellite Technology industry. The incumbent will make sure there is alignment between Marketing Requirement Document (MRD) system requirement and hardware requirements documents he/she will be working very closely with Enterprise technical leaders.
As a Manager; Digital NPI you will help define functional requirements for Satellite technology (NTN & Broadband) and collaboration with potential suppliers for different products to be integrated into Caterpillar ecosystem (Caterpillar factories and aftermarket) to enable key features for customers and dealers. Your role includes gathering customer connectivity and feature requests refining them guiding these through development and ensuring timely delivery. You will work closely with Cat Digital teams on enterprise architecture implementing new technologies and evaluating emerging digital solutions.
JOB DUTIES:
- Facilitating the development and support of Satellite technology (NTN & Broadband) telematics products through collaboration with development partners includingproduct groups Cat Technologybroader Cat Digital teams GSD CD&T and purchasing.
- Ensuring the NPI program meets all goal requirements for product function reliability program cost budget and customer satisfaction
- Communicate the status of program/project to stakeholders and customers in clear concise and compelling manner.
- Accountable for the definition and management of functional requirements. This will require interfacing with internal customers including customers dealers aftermarketand Cat Technology.
- Developing and tracking annual budgets and program life-time forecasts related to product development and programs.
- Providing leadership and direction to multi-function teams to develop program level development strategy and oversee all functions involved in the NPI product development process.
- Executing the NPI Process; prioritize critical customer and business requirements; guide concept selection and the development of product requirements and technical specifications.
- Leading the evaluation and deployment of new digital technologies and solutions to add or enhance existing digital technical capabilities.
- Overseeing and ensuring the timely delivery of features through collaboration with development partners in both Cat Technology and Cat Digital. This entails shepherding features through architectural assessment engineering forecasting release commitment validation and delivery.
What You Will Have:
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Organizational Leadership: Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting embracing and achieving objectives.
Level Extensive Experience:
Program Management: Knowledge of the policies and techniques to manage a set of related projects within a program; ability to plan organize monitor and control the set of projects ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve program objectives.
Level Extensive Experience:
Change Control: Knowledge of the processes and procedures by which a change is identified evaluated approved monitored and documented; Ability to manage changes in the production environment and processes effectively
Level Extensive Experience:
Problem Management: Knowledge of the processes involved in problem control error control and the production of management information or computer hardware; ability to identify the root cause of problems in a timely and accurate manner and bring them to a successful resolution.
Level Extensive Experience:
TOP CANDIDATES WILL ALSO HAVE:
- Bachelors degree in engineering Computer Science Materials Science or related field preferred
- Experience and history of progressive product and project leadership responsibility
- Knowledge and experience with connectivity/telematics product line on-board software Gateway Platform and familiarity with User Interface like VL DSP Foresight PCC etc.
- Knowledge and awareness of IoT Standards regulations and regional requirements
- Familiarity and experience in wireless Technology i.e. cellular Satellite Wi-Fi/B.T. Positioning etc.
- Must have ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and others in the work group as well as employees in other business units customers and suppliers.
- Successful execution of multiple NPI programs
- Requirements gathering and documentation experience with customers
- Electronic component information systems and machine systems development experience and knowledge
- Commercial business engineering and manufacturing skills along with an understanding of product test & development materials accounting and pricing functions.
Summary Pay Range:
$144960.00 - $217320.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer such as H L TN F J E O. As a global company Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at Dates:August 7 2025 - August 17 2025Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
