Senior Autonomy Team Lead - Program Management

Caterpillar•Mossville, IL

4d•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. This role will lead Site Connectivity Solutions Program Management for autonomy and remote-control application network solutions within Cat Technology. Responsibilities include generating functional requirements from customers (VOC) and business (VOB) input, aligning them with program needs and deliverables and managing an intake process. In this position, you will help define functional requirements for Site Technology Connectivity, collaborate with OEM partners, define technology roadmaps, drive engineering execution, and coordinate stakeholder communication. Your role includes gathering customer connectivity and feature requests, refining them, guiding these through development, and ensuring timely delivery. You will work closely with Cat Technology engineering teams and commercial reps to understand and set priorities aligned with business need.

Requirements

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 leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives.
Knowledge of the policies and techniques to manage a set of related projects within a program; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control the set of projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve program objectives.
Knowledge of the processes and procedures by which a change is identified, evaluated, approved, monitored and documented; Ability to manage changes in the production environment and processes effectively
Knowledge of the processes involved in problem control, error control and the production of management information or computer hardware; ability to identify the root cause of problems in a timely and accurate manner and bring them to a successful resolution.
Incumbents must have demonstrated excellent analytical skills and the ability to perform complex assignments.
Must have ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and others in the work group, as well as employees in other business units, customers, and suppliers.
Requirements gathering and documentation experience with customers
Electronic component, information systems, and machine systems development experience and knowledge
Commercial, business, engineering and manufacturing skills along with an understanding of product test & development, materials, accounting and pricing functions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Engineering or related field preferred
Experience and history of progressive product and project leadership responsibility
Knowledge and experience with connectivity solutions
Knowledge and experience within Heavy Equipment product development
Knowledge and experience with on-machine technology (Remote Control & Autonomy)
Knowledge and awareness of IoT Standards, regulations, and regional requirements
Familiarity and experience in wireless technology i.e., public and private cellular, Satellite, Wi-Fi, etc.

Responsibilities

Facilitating the development and support of Site Connectivity products through collaboration with development partners in Cat Technology as well as Cat commercial teams
Ensure programs meet all goal requirements for product function, reliability, program cost, budget, and customer satisfaction
Communicate the status of program/project to stakeholders and customers in clear, concise, and compelling manner.
Accountable for the definition and management of functional requirements.
Developing and tracking annual budgets and program life-time forecasts related to product development and programs.
Leading the evaluation and deployment of new wireless technologies and solutions to add or enhance existing validated solutions.
Overseeing and ensuring the timely delivery of validated solutions and support through collaboration and alignment with commercial teams on customer needs