Caterpillar, Inc

Senior Product Owner

Caterpillar, Inc$112K — $183K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Product Owner, Product Management, Business Analyst, or related roles
  • Experience in Agile product development environments
  • Ability to manage complex cross-functional initiatives
  • Proven capability in translating customer and business needs into actionable product requirements
  • Proficiency in backlog management and requirements definition skills

Responsibilities

  • Own and prioritize product backlogs for In-Cab AI Assistant capabilities
  • Create and maintain user stories in Azure DevOps
  • Define business value and success criteria for new capabilities
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project execution
  • Support development of various AI Assistant features and capabilities
  • Engage with stakeholders for customer feedback and product insights
  • Track risks and prepare updates for stakeholders

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off (vacation, holidays, volunteer days)
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Career development opportunities
  • Incentive bonus
  • Tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

Job Summary:
Caterpillar is seeking a highly motivated Senior Product Owner to join the CAT® AI Assistant team. This role will serve as a critical member of the In-Cab AI Assistant Product Owner Delivery (POD), helping define, prioritize, and deliver intelligent operator experiences that bring machine-aware AI capabilities directly into Caterpillar equipment. The team is currently organized into dedicated product PODs supporting AI Assistant initiatives, including the In-Cab-focused POD.

The Senior Product Owner will partner closely with Product Managers, Engineering, UX, Architecture, Commercial teams, and Cat Technology stakeholders to translate business objectives into executable product requirements. This individual will own backlog readiness, feature definition, user stories, acceptance criteria, and delivery coordination while helping shape future AI-enabled operator experiences, including voice interaction, machine guidance, fault interpretation, display navigation, and operator coaching capabilities.

What You Will Do:

Product Ownership & Backlog Management
  • Own and manage prioritized product backlogs for assigned In-Cab AI Assistant capabilities
  • Create and maintain epics, features, user stories, and acceptance criteria in Azure DevOps
  • Ensure requirements are complete, testable, traceable, and aligned with program objectives
  • Define business value, scope boundaries, non-functional requirements, and success criteria for new capabilities
  • Continuously refine and prioritize work based on customer feedback, technical dependencies, and business priorities


Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Engineering, Architecture, UX, Validation, Commercial, and Machine teams to drive alignment and execution
  • Facilitate requirements workshops, architecture reviews, technical sessions, and backlog grooming activities
  • Coordinate across large matrix organizations to resolve ambiguity, mitigate risks, and accelerate decision-making
  • Support integrated program planning and dependency management across workstreams


AI Product Development
  • Support development and delivery of AI Assistant capabilities including:
  • Machine system integration with AI based cloud and edge devices
  • Voice-first interaction experiences and contextual assistance
  • Machine display navigation, fault codes and events interpretation
  • Machine-specific knowledge retrieval, operator coaching and guided workflows
  • Safety, security, governance, and optimization guidance
  • Engage with stakeholders across CAT Digital and CAT Technology teams
  • Represent the product team in architecture and design discussions
  • Collaborate with program management to drive product development milestones


Customer & Early Learner Engagement
  • Support customer-back product development through dealer, customer, and operator feedback loops
  • Help define measurable success criteria for Early Learner initiatives and future product releases
  • Translate field insights into backlog priorities and roadmap recommendations


Process Execution & Communication
  • Track and mitigate risks, issues, blockers, and dependencies affecting delivery
  • Prepare executive-ready presentations, status reports, and stakeholder updates
  • Participate in sprint planning, product reviews, release planning, and POD operating rhythms.


What You Will Have:

Business Analysis: Knowledge of business analysis and the set of tasks, techniques and tools required to identify business needs; ability to recommend solutions that deliver value to stakeholders.
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.
Software Change Request Management: Knowledge of software change request management; ability to manage software product change requests from customers, prospective customers, vendors, and internal staff.
Software Engineering: Knowledge of software engineering; ability to deliver new or enhanced fee-based software products.
Software Product Business Knowledge: 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.
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:
  • 5+ years of Product Owner, Product Management, Business Analyst, or related experience
  • Experience working within Agile product development environments
  • Experience managing complex cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders
  • Proven ability to translate customer, business, and operational needs into actionable product requirements, prioritized backlogs, and delivery plans


Knowledge & Skills
  • Strong backlog management and requirements definition skills
  • Ability to facilitate technical and business discussions
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with Azure DevOps, Agile, Scrum, or SAFe methodologies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Ability to influence without direct authority


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Generative AI, AI Assistants, Voice and Conversational AI, LLMs, or Agentic AI solutions
  • Experience with connected products, IoT, embedded systems, industrial equipment, automotive, or telematics platforms
  • Experience working in safety-critical environments
  • Familiarity with heavy equipment, machine control systems and operator-focused digital experiences
  • User focused mindset and perspective


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.

Additional Information:

Sponsorship is not available

Relocation is not approved for this role

Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $183,140.00

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

Posting Dates:
August 3, 2026 - August 10, 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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