Hybrid Senior Program Manager – Grade Control

at Caterpillar Inc.

• Job title: Senior Program Manager – Grade Control
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $147,760 - $221,640 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Mossville, United States

About the role

• Lead a team of program managers to develop machine systems and software solutions at Caterpillar. Collaborate on projects that enhance real-world customer solutions in the grade control industry.

Responsibilities

• You will lead a team of Machine Systems program and project managers who, working with CTCT development teams, are building the hardware and software platforms and integrated applications from which innovative solutions to real world customer problems can be created.
• Focus is on the product life cycle and the grade control NPI programs and projects that deliver these.
• This role is a leadership position accountable for the efficient delivery of projects and programs focusing on Machine systems (Integration & Commissioning and Positioning & Controls) through the execution of the CTCT T5 development process.
• Owner of the CTCT Machine Systems development process aspects of the CTCT T5 development process.
• Key contributor to Operator Application development process aspects of the CTCT T5 development process.
• Oversight of the execution of the CTCT T5 development process including Risk Based Thinking.
• Partner with the Technical Directors, Technical Stewards and Sr Product Managers to establish standards, best practices, and a culture of continuous improvement that leads to the best outcomes.
• With other Senior Program Managers, accountable to ensure that Machine Systems needs are reflected in appropriate team backlogs.
• Manage directly or through reports the execution and delivery of NPI programs and projects for both Caterpillar and Trimble.
• Maintenance and implementation of metrics to measure product life cycle targets (Time, Cost Quality, Content).
• Leadership of broader NPI development plans including those that pertain to Caterpillar factory integration and Mining (CI and RI).
• Communication with leaders CTCT to establish and maintain a shared, consistent understanding of the CTCT product, platform or application, direction and goals.
• Coach and mentor team members to grow their skills and capabilities for benefit of both their own career and the success of the business.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in cross-functional project teams and machine system or software development organizations.
• Solid experience of direct people management experience, responsible for performance and career planning.
• An understanding of the grade control industry and demonstrated ability to bring quality products to production.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver machine system or software projects that bring quality products to market.
• Proven hands-on technical project management experience with the ability to proactively identify & resolve issues early while maintaining relationships.
• Grade Control machine software NPI experience is highly desirable.
• Experience in Agile software development and a recognized certification in Project Management is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent industry experience.

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