Technical Program Manager

Caterpillar Inc.

Technical Program Manager at Caterpillar managing development and integration of autonomous technology for construction and mining machinery. Overseeing projects and fostering cross-team collaboration.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeTucson • Arizona, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $128,470 - $208,770 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Technical Program Management, particularly in robotics or autonomous vehicles, with a strong focus on leading cross-functional teams, managing complex hardware-software systems, and delivering programs to production. Proven ability to mentor team members and align technical execution with long-term product and business goals.

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Technical Program ManagementNew Product Introduction (NPI)Agile Development MethodologiesCross-Functional Team LeadershipVerification and Validation of Safety Critical Software

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementSystem IntegrationRisk ManagementBudget ManagementMilestone PlanningSubsystem TestingTroubleshootingAnalytical Problem SolvingProgram KPI EstablishmentExecution Planning

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCommunicationCollaborationCoaching

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

RoboticsAutonomous VehiclesComplex Hardware-Software SystemsNew Product DevelopmentSafety Critical Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate system programs across multiple machines, ensuring alignment to common strategy, architecture, and customer expectations
Translate product and system requirements into achievable milestones, roadmaps, and execution plans
Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans across the full program lifecycle, including clear communication of business and financial impacts to stakeholders
Support system design, subsystem testing, system integration, and troubleshooting as needed
Identify and track technical and organizational risks and opportunities across teams and organizations
Drive cross team collaboration, remove blockers, and manage interdependencies with internal teams and external vendors, particularly for issues that span multiple organizations
Run program reviews, stakeholder meetings, customer demos, and executive updates, including participation in management and customer facing demonstrations as needed
Establish program KPIs and provide clear status reporting on progress, quality, cost, and schedule
Mentor and support team members, contribute to team vision, and provide input on performance and team selection, while creating a supportive environment focused on coaching, development, and continuous improvement
Help define and communicate the team’s vision and purpose, aligning technical execution with long term product and business goals
Actively manage one’s own professional development and model strong leadership behaviors for the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science
Proven experience in Technical Program Management experience (robotics or autonomous vehicles preferred) or leading complex autonomous or heavy equipment product development
New Product Introduction (NPI) leadership experience for complex machines or product features
Strong technical background in complex hardware–software systems
Experience leading cross functional teams and managing release schedules
Familiarity with agile development methodologies
Exposure to verification and validation of safety critical software and systems
Experience delivering programs to production
Excellent analytical, problem solving, and project leadership 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