Principal Digital Program Manager, Cat Foresight
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. The Cat® Digital group is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., responsible for bringing world class capabilities to our products and services. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, we're focused on using data, technology, advanced analytics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world. The Cat® Foresight team is seeking a talented and motivated Principal Digital Program Manager to plan, organize, and implement complex digital projects. This role will work across all Cat® Foresight products and teams to coordinate release roadmaps, consolidate engineering requests, and define and drive integration strategies across products to make Cat® Foresight one seamless application experience. Join a group of world-class digital product management professionals and develop digital products that help our customers maintain their equipment, diagnose potential issues, and schedule proactive repairs before the issues ever arise. The opportunity to make an enormous impact is truly remarkable!
Responsibilities
Managing the day-to-day activities of cross-functional digital products, including overseeing product development responsibilities and schedules.
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Developing contingency plans for potential risks.
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Strategy development for product integration.
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Directing and motivating project teams.
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Evaluating and managing deliverables to ensure that service expectations are achievable, developed, and met.
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Monitoring project results for significant deviations.
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Ensuring adherence to quality standards and processes.
Requirements
Expert knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
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Expert knowledge of project administration best practices and ability to use organizational strategies, practices and tools for administering projects.
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Extensive knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
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Extensive knowledge of how to run applications for organizations; ability to implement application software within an organization and help end-users perform specific tasks.
Nice-to-haves
Extensive program management leadership experience working with software engineering teams in an agile environment (typically 8+ years).
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Experience delivering cross-functional digital products with complex integrated data flows.
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Experience building strategic digital product plans.
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Experience working with cloud based infrastructure and engineering team on shared service software platforms is desired as well.
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Proven experience with project management concepts including project charters, scheduling and planning projects and successful completion.
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Experience leading and coaching Project Managers (typically 3+ years).
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Working knowledge of Azure DevOps, Confluence, Power BI, Microsoft Project, or equivalent tools.
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PMP certification preferred.
Benefits
Flexible hybrid work environment
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Professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs
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Inclusive environment for exploring passions and making an impact
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Visa sponsorship available for eligible applicants
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