Digital Product Manager

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Job 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.

The Digital Product Manager works to maximize the value of the product and defines the work for Development Teams in Power & Energy. The Product Manager collaborates with CAT Dealers internal business partners and suppliers to deliver world class services. This product manager role also manages the team that produces technical content for Engine Drawing Design Center to ensure appropriate product coverage delivery of new content in line with NPI programs and ensures timely responses to CAT Dealer requests.

What You Will Do:

The Product Managers primary task is to create and manage the Product Roadmap and Backlog and to ensure everyone knows the priorities of the Product. The Product Manager is empowered to make all decisions regarding the Product Backlog.

• Responsible managing engine drawing production including measuring and tracking performance incoming demand work backlog and the associated work queue
• Communicate drawing production priorities to the team
• Responsible for maximizing the production of Engine Drawing Content
• Responsible for maximizing the value of the product and the work of the Development Team
• Responsible for acting as Product Owner for larger more complex projects with high value to the organization
• Responsible for creating maintaining and prioritizing the Product Backlog according to business value for the life of the project
• Communicate Product Backlog priorities to the development team
• Act as the key decision-maker regarding what features the product will have
• Responsible for product vision and conveying that vision to the team
• Work closely with key stakeholders throughout the organization
• Represent the dealers interfacing and engaging with the dealers to gather product feedback
• Employee is also responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time

What You Will Need:

• Education/Experience: Four year Bachelors degree preferably in computer science information systems marketing communications engineering or related field ; 2 years experience as a product manager; 4 years of experience leading a team while simultaneously managing multiple projects
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• 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.
• Marketing Strategy and Positioning: Knowledge of market research segmentation and channels; ability to use business models to develop and implement marketing strategies objectives and tactics as well as establishing a communications plan.
• Software Product Business Knowledge: Knowledge of and experience with the business aspects and operation of a software product; ability to manage install base current uses future plans and product vision.

What Will Set You Apart:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate appropriately to ensure a teams success
• Domain expert in business applications particularly Dealer services
• Strong accountability planning/organization and teamwork
• Highly developed interpersonal skills to deal with sensitive emotional or potentially controversial situations.

Additional Info:

• This position can be located in Mossville IL or Lafayette IN
• This role requires 5 days a week in office
• Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available
• Limited travel -up to 10%

What You Will Get:

• Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
• Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical dental vision RX and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
• All qualified individuals - Including minorities females veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Final details:

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Summary Pay Range:

Compensation 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

Any 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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