Manager Digital Product

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.
Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Job Summary:
Are you passionate about customer success?
The Cat® Foresight team is seeking a talented and motivated Manager of Digital Products to lead the development of the Cat® Foresight Condition Monitoring Module. This role will lead a team of product owners and work with internal and external stakeholders, as well as engineering teams, to develop digital product capabilities that will help our customers maintain their equipment, proactively diagnose potential issues, and plan for maintenance before the issues ever arise. The opportunity to make an enormous impact on delivering customer value by developing a differentiated digital product is truly remarkable!
What You Will Do:

• Manages prioritization of issues, enhancements, new features. Monitors and reports on product value realization and usage metrics.
• Partners with Industry teams to position and promote developed capabilities.
• Coordinates with Engineering to develop and deploy new features and new releases on schedule.
• Works with operations to monitor and analyze product quality performance.

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 Change Request Management: Expert knowledge of software change request management; ability to manage software product change requests from customers, prospective customers, vendors, and internal staff.
• Software Product Business Knowledge: Expert 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.
• Software Product Management: Expert knowledge of software product management; ability to operate and manage software product development projects at all stages of the product development lifecycle.
  Gathers, summarizes and prioritizes ideas for new products, or new versions of existing products.

Considerations for Top Candidates:

• Expert knowledge of software product management; ability to operate and manage software product development projects at all stages of the product development lifecycle (typically, 10+ years of professional experience and 5+ years as a Product Manager or related role using Agile methodology)
• Experience managing people, with demonstrated ability building trust, fostering communication, setting clear expectations and deadlines, conducting performance reviews and motivating, developing and empowering teams.
• Proven experience leading a technical team while simultaneously managing multiple projects
• Experience managing projects using Agile software tools such as Mingle, DevOps/VSTS, JIRA, Team Services, Rally
• Knowledge of software change request management; ability to manage software product change requests from customers, prospective customers, vendors, and internal staff.
• Working knowledge of strategies, practices and tools for resolving software problems; ability to manage software problems in installed software products.
• Extensive 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.
• Experience working with onshore/offshore team model
• Demonstrated ability to empower teams
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle

Additional Information:
This position will have the option to be based out of our Chicago, IL; Peoria, IL: or Irving, TX offices.
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:
$147,760.00 - $240,110.00
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
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
June 19, 2026 - June 28, 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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