Principal Digital Program Manager, Cat Foresight

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About the position

The Cat® Digital group is the digital arm of Caterpillar Inc., responsible for bringing world class digital 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 to help our customers build a better world. 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! The Cat® Foresight & Cat® Inspect product team is seeking a talented and motivated Principal Digital Program Manager to lead the program schedule for 2030 Strategy deliverables for Condition Monitoring, Inspections, and CVA Maintenance & Repair Management. They will work with the Cat® Foresight & Cat® Inspect product managers as well as internal and external stakeholders to build & execute digital product development plans that meet business partner needs and organize and prioritize the resources necessary to deliver.

Responsibilities

  • Builds, maintains, and manages the program schedule and day-to-day activities for the 2030 Strategy deliverables for Condition Monitoring, Inspections, and CVA Maintenance & Repair Management
  • Develops contingency plans for potential risks.
  • Evaluates and manages deliverables and resource loading to ensure that expectations are achievable, developed, and met.
  • Monitors program results for significant deviations.
  • Ensures adherence to quality standards and processes per the Cat® Digital operating model.
  • Collaborates with all Cat® Foresight & Cat® Inspect product managers in the development and execution of program plans.
  • Communicates on-going governance & risks for program plans with internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

  • Extensive knowledge of project management; ability to plan, organize, monitor and control complex projects using appropriate technical resources.
  • Extensive 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.
  • 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.
  • Expert program management - Experience developing and executing complex digital product programs with proven delivery and results.
  • Disciplined execution and leadership in achieving targets – Demonstrated ability to: Define clear objectives and success metrics Align and organize resources to deliver against targets Communicate expectations effectively across stakeholders Govern progress and ensure accountability for delivery
  • Digital product management experience
  • Technical experience developing & engineering digital products
  • Executive communication

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
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