Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're 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 don't 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.
The Cat® Digital group is the digital arm of Caterpillar Inc., responsible for bringing world class digital capabilities to our products and services. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, we're focused on using data, technology, advanced analytics, and AI to help our customers build a better world.
Join a group of world-class digital product management professionals and develop digital products that help our customers maintain their equipment, diagnose potential issues, and schedule proactive repairs before the issues ever arise. The opportunity to make an enormous impact is truly remarkable!
Job Summary:
The Cat® Foresight & Cat® Inspect product team is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Manager of Digital Products to lead the portfolio operations team. The portfolio operations team is responsible for all program schedule, cost & budget, quality, and communications & training leadership for all products in the Cat Foresight & Cat Inspect portfolio for 2030 Strategy work for Condition Monitoring, Inspections, and CVA Maintenance & Repair Management. They will work with the Cat Foresight & Cat Inspect product managers as well as internal and external stakeholders to execute digital product strategies that meet business partner needs and organize and prioritize the resources necessary to deliver.
What You Will Do:
- Manages a team of product management professionals responsible to coordinate the program schedule, cost & budget, quality management, and communications & training for all products in the Cat Foresight & Cat Inspect portfolio
- Recruits and develops the best talent for the Cat Foresight & Cat Inspect product operations team
- Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to execute digital product strategic plans
- Builds, maintains, and delivers the program schedule for the 2030 Strategy work for Condition Monitoring, Inspections, and CVA Maintenance & Repair Management
- Plans, tracks, and coordinates annual budget & monthly cost management for the Cat® Foresight & Cat® Inspect portfolio
- Prioritizes & communicates quality issues, and develops & executes strategic quality improvement plans for all Cat® Foresight & Cat® Inspect products
- Develops communications for portfolio updates for internal & external stakeholders
- Develops & Delivers training materials for all Cat® Foresight & Cat® Inspect products
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 Product Technical Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of technical aspects of a software products; ability to design, configure and integrate technical aspects of software products.
Considerations for Top Candidates:
- Disciplined execution and leadership in achieving targets – Demonstrated ability to:
- Define clear objectives and success metrics
- Align and organize resources to deliver against targets
- Communicate expectations effectively across stakeholders
- Govern progress and ensure accountability for delivery
- Digital product management experience
- Technical experience developing & engineering digital products
- Program management experience
- Innovation experience with analytics and AI embedded workflows in digital products
- Field experience with Cat® Dealer operations (Sales & Services)
Additional Information:
This position will have the option to be based out of Chicago, IL or Peoria, IL offices.
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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.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s 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, we’ve 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:
$156,000.00 - $253,560.00
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
Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
December 17, 2025 - January 5, 2026
Any 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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