Provide product ownership for dealer connectivity support for Cat Digital platform initiatives. The Product Owner works as a member of a Scrum Team to help maximize the value of the product and the work of the Scrum Development Team. The Product Owner works intimately with the Scrum Master and the Development Team. The Product Owner’s primary task is to create and manage the Product Backlog and to ensure everyone knows the priorities of the Product Backlog. The Product Owner is empowered to make all decisions regarding the Product Backlog. The Product Owner is typically the individual closest to the business side of the project.

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· Responsible for acting as Product Owner for larger, more complex projects with high value to the organization

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include but not limited to:

· Responsible for maximizing the value of the product and the work of the Development Team

· Responsible for acting as Product Owner for larger, more complex projects with high value to the organization

· Responsible for creating, maintaining and prioritizing the Product Backlog according to business value for the life of the project

· Communicate Product Backlog priorities to the team

· Act as the key decision-maker regarding what features the product will have

· Responsible for the vision of what is to be built, and conveying that vision to the team

· Assists with the elaboration of epics, themes and features into user stories that are small enough, or granular enough, to be achieved in a single sprint

· Responsible for conveying the vision and goals at the beginning of every sprint

· Work closely with key stakeholders throughout the organization

· Responsible for making decisions on release dates and content

· Represent the customer, interfacing and engaging with the customer

· Participate in Daily Scrum as needed

· Participate in Sprint Planning meetings, Reveals and Retrospectives

· Inspect the product progress at the end of every Sprint and accept or reject the work that has been done by the Development Team

· Act as the voice of the team, communicating status externally

· Be a good role model of Scrum values; understand the framework and the roles of each team member

· Be a champion for the agile community and help to further the community within the organization

Employee is also responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

· Four year Bachelor’s degree preferably in computer science, information systems, marketing, communications, engineering or related field

· 5+ years’ experience as a product manager

· 5+ years of experience leading a technical team while simultaneously managing multiple projects

· 3+ years of experience with the Agile methodology

· Demonstrated ability to communicate appropriately to ensure a team’s success

· Domain expert in business applications

· Strong accountability planning/organization, and teamwork

· Highly developed interpersonal skills to deal with sensitive, emotional or potentially controversial situations.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

Top candidates will have:

· Product Owner certification (CSPO from Scrum Alliance)

· Experience managing projects using Agile software tools such as Mingle, VSTS, JIRA, Team Services, Rally

· Experience working with onshore/offshore team model

· Demonstrated ability to empower teams

· Strong accountability, teamwork, and interpersonal skills, and communication skills

· Knowledge of SDLC and demonstrated experience employing SDLC in aspects of the project management process

· Background in Information Technology

· Good knowledge of Caterpillar policies, standards, procedures, and a broad understanding of Caterpillar’s organization

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Kyle Cline

Analytics Manager

PEOPLE-FIRST EXPERIENCE

Work in a setting that prioritizes people

Leading a team isn’t Cline’s only duty. “My most important leadership role is being a father,” he said, commending the parental leave policy that let him be with his newborn son. The human element extends to entities like the Caterpillar Foundation, which among other initiatives, provides support to disaster-impacted areas. “I’m proud to work for a company that prioritizes communities and their people,” Cline said.

Caterpillar makes me feel like they want me to stay and grow.

Shilpi Banerjee

Senior Software Engineering Manager

GROW EACH DAY

Advance in a development-minded environment

A 16-year company veteran, Banerjee hasn’t just logged serious time with the company — but mileage, too. From navigating M&As in Japan and tackling new product introduction in China and Singapore, to spearheading digital efforts in India, the technologist has grown immensely since starting as an IT analyst. “At Caterpillar, there are myriad opportunities to explore your potential and grow your career globally,” Banerjee said.

Leaders appreciate initiative, enthusiasm, flexibility and the drive to get things done.

Jenny Thompson

Digital Product Manager

Real World Impact

Digital Solutions That Power the Bottom Line

Digital Product Manager Jenny Thompson sees connectivity as a cornerstone of great service. “Our digital services empower customers to improve their efficiency, productivity, profitability and sustainability — directly powering their bottom line,” Thompson said. To transform its customers’ operations, Caterpillar develops digital solutions that combine its many strengths: asset and service data, engineering and robust analytics. “These tools give customers insights about their operations and recommendations for their fleets that are more tailored than ever before,” Thompson said.

Caterpillar was an early adopter of connectivity and the value that data can bring. We want our customers to be successful, and these technologies are important enablers for that success.