Manager Gen AI Engineering

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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.

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.

Job Summary:
Join the Gen AI Engineering team of Cat Digital and take charge of leading and coordinating a team dedicated to building advanced generative AI solutionsincluding intelligent agents digital assistants and other innovative capabilities. You will shape the development of cutting-edge products that redefine how customers and dealers interact with technology through AI-driven experiences.

What You Will Do:

• Providing strong technical support and clear direction to ensure the team is aligned with company goals and capable of delivering advanced AI projects.
• Managing resources efficiently to ensure projects are completed on schedule and to a high standard.
• Overseeing the performance of both individual team members and the team as a whole fostering a culture of learning by identifying and addressing training and development needs.
• Establishing and supervising the implementation of engineering best practices to maintain consistency and excellence in development processes.
• Taking ownership of the quality of engineering products making sure all solutions are robust reliable and meet high standards.

What You Will Have:

• Software Development: Expert knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
• Software Integration Engineering: Extensive knowledge of software integration processes and functions; ability to design develop and maintain interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages.
• Software Quality Assurance and Testing: Extensive knowledge of software quality assurance and testing; ability to apply appropriate processes tools and techniques for assuring a high level of quality in computer software products and systems.
• Organizational Leadership: Extensive knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting embracing and achieving objectives.
  

Considerations For Top Candidates:

• Extensive software engineering leadership experience working with cloud and embedded platforms.
• Demonstratable experience delivering Gen AI solutions as an individual contributor or as a manager or lead of a team.
• Extensive program management leadership experience working with software engineering teams in an agile environment (typically 8 years).
• Experience delivering complex cross-functional digital projects in matrixed organizations.
• Proven experience with project management concepts including project charters scheduling and planning projects and successful completion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required to deal with sensitive issues develop others or influence others inside and outside the department to take specific actions.
• Should have strong project management skills team leadership skills excellent communication skills strong analytical and organizational skills.

Additional Information:

This position will have the option to be based out of our Chicago IL; Peoria IL or Irving TX offices.

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What You Will Get:

Working with a Fortune 100 leader you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. Weve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.

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.

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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