Component Content Management System Product Owner
Chicago, 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.
Senior Digital Product Owner Component Content Management System Product Owner
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
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.
When you join Caterpillar youre joining 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 dont just 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.
Overview
As the Component Content Management System (CCMS) Product Owner you will lead the strategic and operational rollout of the marketing CCMS across the global marketing organization. A CCMS is a specialized platform that manages content as reusable structured components rather than whole documents so teams can efficiently create govern assemble and reuse content across multiple channels and products. This role owns the endtoend CCMS implementation including platform setup configuration and user onboarding to support scalable governed content operations. As part of the Digital Marketing Team you will work closely with marketing legal engineering and content writers to standardize a new approach to creating and managing component-based content.
Business Impact
This role drives enterprise value by accelerating adoption of the CCMS through effective onboarding training workflow design and governance. By leading the shift from pagebased content production to structured reusable AIready components you will enable consistent scalable customer experiences across all channels and establish the CCMS as the single source of truth for structured marketing content. As a result marketing content becomes more trusted discoverable reusable and governed which delivers a measurable ROI as part of Caterpillars broader Content Supply Chain strategy.
Key business outcomes include reduced manual authoring effort faster speed to market and higherquality content that is trusted easily discoverable and reusable ultimately driving greater operational efficiency for marketing teams across the enterprise.
Primary Responsibilities
1. CCMS Strategy & Product Ownership
Lead enterprise onboarding and adoption of the CCMS ensuring teams understand how to create manage and reuse content components effectively.
Define and own the vision roadmap and success metrics for the CCMS platform.
Work with DAM PIM and Application Product Owners to ensure seamless integration between the CCMS and downstream systems.
Partner with engineering teams to oversee initial CCMS implementation while managing daily operations related to onboarding and ongoing application maintenance.
2. Own and Lead the End-To-End Content Migration and Modernization
Own the endtoend migration strategy from legacy unstructured content into the CCMS including scope sequencing and phased transition approach.
Conduct content assessments to identify duplication siloed repositories and quality gaps.
Treat structured content as a strategic asset to drive adoption and promote component-based content throughout the Content Supply Chain.
3. Enable Structured Content and DITA Adoption
Support the enterprise adoption of DITA-based structured authoring.
Partner with subject matter experts to identify reusable components and edgecase content.
Guide authors through the transition from writers to content orchestrators to operationalize Create Once Publish Everywhere content models.
Collaborate closely with the CSC Program Manager to align communication training and change management needs.
4. Establish Governance Standards and AI Integration for CCMS
Work with the CSC Program Manager to align on naming conventions metadata and governance needs.
Enable content reuse and variation strategies that reduce duplication accelerate localization and lower translation costs.
Develop and deliver role-based training documentation and enablement materials to support sustained CCMS adoption.
Define and measure KPIs for reuse consistency adoption and speed to publish to drive continuous optimization of content operations.
Define the role of AI in content workflows to support authoring assistance and automation.
Considerations For Top Candidates
Bachelors degree preferably in Marketing Communications Business Information Systems or a related field.
Background in content operations marketing systems or digital content management applications within a large or complex organization.
Extensive experience in written content creation within marketing operations with a strong understanding of content workflows and the end-to-end content lifecycle.
Handson experience implementing or scaling structured modular or componentbased content models.
Strong understanding and interest in supporting content governance including metadata strategy taxonomy design and content lifecycle.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate sensitive emotional or potentially controversial situations involving stakeholder conflict compliance issues or resistance to change.
Experience managing and prioritizing a product backlog to maximize business value balancing urgent business needs with existing commitments and partnering closely with engineering to track delivery and validate releases.
Demonstrated strength in communication and change management to drive adoption align stakeholders and ensure new processes are adopted across the enterprise.
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with a global team across multiple different business units.
Exposure to localization translation workflows or global content delivery models.
Familiarity with Product Information Management (PIM) or Content Management Systems (CMS) and the Adobe Marketing Products (Workfront AEM Assets and Firefly Services).
Proficiency in project and delivery tools such as Azure DevOps MS Project Adobe Workfront and MS Office 365 Suite.
This position is posted for Chicago IL Peoria IL Clayton NC Denver CO and Dallas TX.
Please note that remote employment is not being considered for this position.
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:
May 5 2026 - May 15 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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Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.