Senior Data Product Owner, Cat Digital
Peoria, IL - USA
Job Summary
Career Area:
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 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:
As Sr Data Product Owner for Customer Assetdata you will be a subject matter expert lead initiatives that drive the strategy development and support of the Equipment Master data products with a focus on Customer Asset data. You will be responsible for driving data quality improvements data consistency writing business requirements for new features or changes needed generating and maintaining consumer documentation and ensuring proper data governance and use of the data. This role will partner closely with other Equipment and Customer Product Owners technical teams business partners and consumers to advance product capabilities address issues and support broader organizational adoption.
What You Will Do:
- Define and drive the product vision and roadmap for Customer Asset data within Equipment Master including writing detailed business requirements for needed changes and improvements
- Perform data analysis as needed to research and resolve data related issues or fulfill business partner requests
- Engage in cross-functional collaboration with technical teams business partners and consumers.
- Partner with development teams to track delivery complete validation and ensure each release delivers maximum value
- Own and prioritize the product backlog ensuring alignment with business goals consumer needs and platform requirements.
- Contribute to change management efforts including training documentation and stakeholder engagement.
- Develop go to market plans for new features or changes.
- Provide guidance and support for product adoption and integrations answer consumer questions and serve as a subject matter expert for Customer Asset data.
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.
- 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.
- Data Analysis: Knowledge of data analysis techniques and tools required to accurately review and understand the data; ability to recommend solutions that deliver value to stakeholders.
- Business Analysis: Knowledge of business analysis and the set of tasks techniques and tools required to identify business needs; ability to turn those into actionable business requirements.
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Knowledge of UAT activities tasks tools and techniques; ability to design implement and evaluate acceptance tests for end-users.
Considerations For Top Candidates:
- Bachelors degree in computer science information systems marketing communications or a related field preferred
- Extensive experience in product management
- Ability to track and prioritize initiatives ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business priorities.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to various audiences (engineering business partners and leadership)
- Proven ability to listen and understand business needs and translate those to actionable requirements
- Experience working in Agile development while simultaneously managing multiple priorities
- Hands-on experience with Snowflake
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally with UX/UI engineering and business partners
- Proficiency in Microsoft tools including Word Excel Teams PowerPoint and Azure DevOps
- Product Owner certification (CSPO from Scrum Alliance SAFe PO/PM) or knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
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.
Additional Information:
- This position will be based out of either our Chicago IL; Peoria IL or Dallas TX offices.
- Minimum travel will be required as needed for occasional workshops
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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:
$112710.00 - $183140.00Compensation 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.Posting Dates:
April 27 2026 - May 10 2026Any 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:
Senior IC
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.