Technical Product Manager

Career Area:Technology, Digital and DataJob 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.Job Summary:As part of Cat Digital’s Technical Product Management team you will be a part of creating the next generation of digital solutions to enable enterprise growth in prime sales and aftermarket parts and services. Primary responsibilities include developing product requirements, technical solutions, and engineering roadmaps with an emphasis on maximizing solution re-use, customer value and enterprise value.What You Will Do:Maximize the value of the product and define work for multiple scrum teams. Collaborate with Product Owners, System Engineering, Data and Analytics Architects & Platform Architects to own and progressively elaborate functional and non-functional Epics and Features for the Development Teams to deliver. The Product Manager is empowered to make all decisions regarding the Technical Product Backlog. Responsible for maximizing the value of the product and the work of the Development TeamResponsible for acting as Product Manager for larger, more complex projects with high value to the organizationResponsible for creating, maintaining and prioritizing the Product Backlog according to business value for the life of the projectCommunicate Product Backlog priorities to the teamAct as the key decision-maker regarding what features the product will haveResponsible for product vision and conveying that vision to the teamOwns definition of acceptance criteria for product featuresWork closely with key stakeholders throughout the organizationResponsible for making decisions on release dates and contentRepresent the customer, interfacing and engaging with the customerCommunicates releases to stakeholder and customersEmployee is also responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.What You Will Have: Business Analysis: 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.Decision Making and Critical Thinking: 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: 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 Product Business Knowledge: 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 Engineering:Knowledge of software engineering methodologies and best practices.Consideration For Top Candidates: Lead programs from product strategy and building roadmaps.At least 4 years of experience in Product Management in the software space.Data analytics and commercializing APIsBusiness level Product Management (Applications or data platform) Cat domain knowledgeAdditional Details:This position requires the candidate to be based in Chicago, ILRelocation assistance is NOT available for this positionVisa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.Summary Pay Range:$128,470.00 - $208,770.00Compensation 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 benefitsLife InsuranceParental leaveAdoption benefitsTuition Reimbursement* These benefits also apply to part-time employeesVisa Sponsorship is not available for this position.Posting Dates:August 11, 2026 - August 18, 2026Any 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.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.SummaryLocation: Chicago, IllinoisType: Full time