Caterpillar, Inc

Manager Digital Product

Caterpillar, Inc$147K — $240K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in software product management or related role.
  • 5+ years of experience managing product development projects using Agile methodology.
  • Expertise in software change request management at various organizational levels.
  • Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage multiple projects concurrently.
  • Awareness of business aspects of software products, including current usage and future planning.

Responsibilities

  • Manage prioritization of product features and enhancements.
  • Collaborate with Industry teams to promote product capabilities.
  • Coordinate with engineering for timely deployment of new features.
  • Monitor and analyze product quality performance.
  • Report on product value realization and usage metrics.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays.
  • 401(k) savings plans.
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
  • Career development opportunities.
  • Employee assistance programs and discounts.
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

Job Summary:
Are you passionate about customer success?

The Cat® Foresight team is seeking a talented and motivated Manager of Digital Products to lead the development of the Cat® Foresight Condition Monitoring Module. This role will lead a team of product owners and work with internal and external stakeholders, as well as engineering teams, to develop digital product capabilities that will help our customers maintain their equipment, proactively diagnose potential issues, and plan for maintenance before the issues ever arise. The opportunity to make an enormous impact on delivering customer value by developing a differentiated digital product is truly remarkable!

What You Will Do:
  • Manages prioritization of issues, enhancements, new features. Monitors and reports on product value realization and usage metrics.
  • Partners with Industry teams to position and promote developed capabilities.
  • Coordinates with Engineering to develop and deploy new features and new releases on schedule.
  • Works with operations to monitor and analyze product quality performance.


What You Will Have:
  • Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Expert 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: Extensive 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.
  • Software Change Request Management: Expert knowledge of software change request management; ability to manage software product change requests from customers, prospective customers, vendors, and internal staff.
  • Software Product Business Knowledge: Expert 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.
  • Software Product Management: Expert knowledge of software product management; ability to operate and manage software product development projects at all stages of the product development lifecycle.
    Gathers, summarizes and prioritizes ideas for new products, or new versions of existing products.


Considerations for Top Candidates:
  • Expert knowledge of software product management; ability to operate and manage software product development projects at all stages of the product development lifecycle (typically, 10+ years of professional experience and 5+ years as a Product Manager or related role using Agile methodology)
  • Experience managing people, with demonstrated ability building trust, fostering communication, setting clear expectations and deadlines, conducting performance reviews and motivating, developing and empowering teams.
  • Proven experience leading a technical team while simultaneously managing multiple projects
  • Experience managing projects using Agile software tools such as Mingle, DevOps/VSTS, JIRA, Team Services, Rally
  • Knowledge of software change request management; ability to manage software product change requests from customers, prospective customers, vendors, and internal staff.
  • Working knowledge of strategies, practices and tools for resolving software problems; ability to manage software problems in installed software products.
  • Extensive 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.
  • Experience working with onshore/offshore team model
  • Demonstrated ability to empower teams
  • Knowledge of the software development lifecycle


Additional Information:

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

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. We've created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.

Summary Pay Range:

$147,760.00 - $240,110.00

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

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:
June 19, 2026 - June 28, 2026

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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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