Caterpillar, Inc

Autonomy Technology Strategist

Caterpillar, Inc$147K — $221K *
Cary, NC 27513In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business or related field
  • Experience in the construction industry
  • Familiarity with engineering processes
  • Proven experience leading across matrixed teams
  • Experience in autonomy and automation preferred
  • Technical knowledge of engineering concepts preferred
  • Ability to innovate across commercial and engineering teams preferred

Responsibilities

  • Communicate product vision to diverse teams
  • Work with commercial teams to define technology solutions
  • Collaborate with internal partners on technology strategy
  • Define multi-generational product plans focusing on customer needs
  • Lead project initiation by outlining scope, schedule, and requirements

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and volunteering
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Career development opportunities
  • Incentive bonuses
  • Disability benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption benefits
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Sales

Job Description:

Responsible for developing, advancing, and communicating technology strategies that support optimizedcustomer worksites and deliver safety, labor and productivity value customers.Collaborateswith internal partners, including commercial and engineering teams, to align emerging technologies and industry trends with product roadmaps to meet the current and future needs ofcustomers.Drivesorganizational alignmentand priorities in a dynamic environment with continuously evolving business and customer needs to ensure execution of the product roadmaps.

What You Will Do:

  • Communicating product vision to a large and diverse organization with different skillsets, cultures, and geographic locations to align and motivate toward a commonobjective.

  • Working with commercial teams, business partners, and customers to understand product needs and defineappropriate technologyproduct solutions.

  • Collaborating with machine product partners, internal partners, and other parties to communicate the technology needs and strategy as well as gain alignment to product roadmaps.

  • Applying good business acumen to defining multi-generational product plans (MGPPs) that align with customer needs, focusing on theappropriate marketopportunities and addressing competitive threats within business constraints.

  • Leading project initiation by defining high-level program scope, schedule, cost, and requirements and working with delivery teams to structure andestablishproject teams.

What You Have:

  • Communicating Complex Concepts; Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple,clear languageappropriate tothe audience.

  • Effective Communications; Understanding ofeffective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectivelytransmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application ofappropriate communicationbehaviors.

  • Managing Multiple Priorities; Knowledge of effectiveself-managementpractices; ability to manage multiple concurrentobjectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

  • Strategic Thinking; Knowledge of the importance of big picture thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness toidentifyandmaintainfocus on key success factors.

  • Influencing Through Expertise; Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to use these to deepenexpertiseand impact or challenge decisions within and outside the organization.

Consideration for Top Candidates:

  • Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business or related field

  • Construction Industry Experience

  • Familiarity with Engineering Processes

  • Proven experience leading and communicating across matrixed teams

  • Experience with Autonomy & Automation preferred

  • Technical Knowledge of Engineering concepts and challenged preferred

  • Ability to innovate across Commercial and Engineering teams preferred

Additional Information:

  • This position requires the candidate towork full-time at the Mossville, IL office. Alternative locations are Dallas/Irving, TX, or Tucson, AZ.

  • Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

  • Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.

  • This position will require up to 50% travel

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Summary Pay Range:

$147,760.00 - $221,640.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location,job-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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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