Autonomy Product Team Manager

Caterpillar Inc.

Manager Digital Products at Caterpillar leading the vision and roadmap for autonomous machine operations. Collaborating across teams to innovate and drive transformation in the construction industry.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $147,760 - $240,110 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define the vision for how autonomous operations impact jobsite process, and the offboard application needs to deliver on that new process
Collaborate with Design and User Research teams to develop prototype solutions (including using AI tools), test with customers, and gather feedback
Prioritize new features, enhancements, feedback and bugs into product backlog
Coach junior Product team members to define business features, and coordinate with application engineering and platform engineering to deliver
Partner with marketing and dealer support teams to support adoption and sales growth
Coordinate with field support specialists and customers to address and resolve problems and expand product usage.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive capability to define product vision in a new and undefined space; can handle ambiguity and set priorities for a product backlog
Extensive Experience with the business aspects and operation of a software product; ability to manage install base, current uses, future plans, and product vision.
Working knowledge on the use of AI tools develop concepts for testing with users and collection of feedback
Extensive understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively convey complex concepts to a range of different stakeholder types.
Extensive knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Extensive experience in identifying business needs, and bring data-driven mindset to quantify and prioritize; ability to recommend solutions that deliver value to stakeholders.
Working Knowledge of software engineering; ability to deliver new or enhanced software products
Domain expertise in construction software, autonomous vehicles, robotics, remote control, gaming, or simulation.
Proven experience within Product Management (typically 5+ years)
Demonstrated ability to coach and empower teams
Typically, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in computer science, information systems, engineering or related field
Extensive experience leading a technical team while simultaneously managing multiple projects (typically 5+ years)
Extensive experience with the Agile methodology
Demonstrated ability to communicate appropriately to ensure a team’s success
Highly developed interpersonal skills to deal with sensitive, emotional or potentially controversial situations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong accountability, teamwork, and interpersonal skills, and communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Product ManagementSoftware EngineeringData-Driven Decision MakingFeature PrioritizationUser TestingBusiness Needs IdentificationTechnical Team LeadershipProject ManagementCommunication TechniquesDecision-Making Tools

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTeamworkCoachingCommunication SkillsAccountability

Certifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree