Senior Product Owner

Caterpillar Inc.

Senior Product Owner for CAT® AI Assistant team at Caterpillar. Defining, prioritizing, and delivering machine-aware AI capabilities for operator experiences.

Posted 8/3/2026full-timeChicago • Colorado, Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $112,710 - $183,140 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing product backlogs and translating customer needs into actionable requirements within Agile environments. Proficient in facilitating cross-functional collaboration and ensuring alignment across diverse teams to drive successful product development.

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Product Owner ExperienceAgile Product DevelopmentBusiness Analysis KnowledgeStakeholder ManagementSoftware Change Request Management

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Hard Skills

Product Backlog ManagementUser Story CreationAcceptance Criteria DefinitionRequirements AnalysisUAT ActivitiesSoftware Engineering KnowledgeAI System IntegrationVoice-First Interaction DesignTechnical Session FacilitationRisk Mitigation

Soft Skills

CollaborationDecision-MakingCommunicationProblem-SolvingStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Azure DevOpsCloud DevicesEdge DevicesPresentation SoftwareProject Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Product ManagementCross-Functional InitiativesCustomer Feedback LoopsProgram PlanningBacklog Grooming

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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
Support development and delivery of AI Assistant capabilities including machine system integration with AI based cloud and edge devices, voice-first interaction experiences, machine display navigation, fault codes interpretation, operator coaching capabilities
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
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
Track and mitigate risks, issues, blockers, dependencies affecting delivery
Prepare executive-ready presentations, status reports, and stakeholder updates
Participate in sprint planning, product reviews, release planning, and POD operating rhythms.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 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.
Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Knowledge of software change request management; ability to manage software product change requests from customers, prospective customers, vendors, and internal staff.
Knowledge of software engineering; ability to deliver new or enhanced fee-based software products.
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.
Knowledge of UAT activities, tasks, tools and techniques; ability to design, implement and evaluate acceptance tests for end-users.

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