Technical Program Manager - Senior Autonomy Engineer

Caterpillar•Irving, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

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. A Senior Autonomy Engineer - Technical Program Manager owns delivery of vehicle-level autonomous machine programs. They lead a team of autonomy engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver multi-generational autonomous strategies and solutions.

Requirements

Proven ability to lead complex technical programs involving multiple engineering disciplines.
Experience managing competing priorities across multiple simultaneous initiatives.
Strong understanding of project planning, estimation, resource management, and execution.
Work with a global team to communicate the Why’s and develop the How’s of agreed features.
Clearly document system details and ensure understanding with each subsystem team.
Communicate tradeoffs and decisions with stakeholders at multiple levels.
Proven ability to work on production products through design, implementation, customer rollout, and support.
Knowledge and experience with Autonomous Systems, preferably a Cat Command system such as Command for Hauling, Dozing, etc.
Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques
Effectively communicate ideas and program tradeoffs to team members and stakeholders
Clearly explains project goals to team members, keeps leadership informed of progress, and shares relevant updates with external partners
Uses data-driven arguments , active listening, and tailored messaging to persuade stakeholders and achieve consensus.

Nice To Haves

Experience with product lifecycle and multi-generational technology products
Experience leading technology or product development teams
Experience with Caterpillar technology products
Experience with mining, construction, or agricultural machines and methods
Familiarity with product development, system engineering, and safety frameworks.

Responsibilities

Own overall program execution for an autonomous machine application, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk management.
Collaborate with stakeholders, process partners, and application architects to translate customer and business needs into executable development plans.
Develop and maintain product roadmaps, integrated program plans, and delivery schedules.
Complete NPI deliverables, including estimating project time and cost, managing program risks, and leading stakeholder reviews.
Collaborate with global engineering and cross functional teams to deliver new products within our scalable technology portfolio.