Manager Engineering UI Transformation
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24 days ago
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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.
Seeking a highly experienced Engineering Manager to lead the transformation of a complex user interface system focusing on the deprecation of legacy components and the implementation of a modern scalable framework. This role is part of the Autonomy and Automation team and plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital solutions for industrial applications.
In addition to UI modernization the position will oversee the re-architecture of platform extensions to align with strategic technology initiatives and long-term product vision. The successful candidate will supervise a diverse team of 15 internal engineers and 25 external contributors requiring exceptional leadership deep technical expertise and strategic program management capabilities to drive innovation scalability and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Define and drive the vision for UI transformation and platform integration initiatives ensuring alignment with long-term business and technology goals.
- Team Management: Lead mentor and develop a high-performing engineering team fostering a culture of accountability innovation and continuous improvement.
- Program Execution: Oversee the planning execution and delivery of complex engineering programs using SAFe/Agile methodologies ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget.
- Architecture Oversight: Guide the re-architecture of platform extensions to support modularity scalability and future-proofing of technology investments.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product management UX/UI design QA and operations teams to ensure cohesive and user-centric solutions.
- Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external vendors and contractors including selection onboarding performance tracking and contract negotiations.
- Agentic AI Integration: Promote and lead the adoption of Agentic AI technologies to enhance automation decision-making and user experience across the platform.
- Budget Ownership: Develop and manage program budgets including forecasting cost control and financial reporting.
- Risk & Issue Management: Identify risks and issues early develop mitigation strategies and ensure transparent communication with stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Provide regular updates to senior leadership ensuring visibility into program status challenges and strategic impact.
Required Skills & Experience
- 15 years of progressive experience in engineering leadership roles with a strong track record of delivering complex software programs.
- Proven expertise in program delivery including planning execution and stakeholder management across large-scale multi-disciplinary teams.
- Deep understanding of SAFe/Agile frameworks with hands-on experience in leading Agile Release Trains and managing PI planning.
- Demonstrated success in vendor management including strategic sourcing performance evaluation and contract governance.
- Practical experience with Agentic AI technologies and their integration into enterprise systems or workflows.
- Strong background in budget management including financial planning cost optimization.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Experience in leading UI/UX transformation projects including modernization of legacy systems and implementation of contemporary frameworks.
- Ability to manage ambiguity prioritize competing demands and drive clarity in fast-paced environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering Computer Science or a related technical field.
- Certifications in SAFe PMP or Agile methodologies.
- Experience in industrial automation enterprise UI systems or digital transformation programs
Posting Dates:
October 17 2025 - October 27 2025Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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- Hospitality Experience
- Go
- Management Experience
- React
- Redux
- Node.js
- AWS
- Mechanical Engineering
- Team Management
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Distributed Systems
About Company
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.
