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Shape the Future of Autonomy and Infrastructure as Senior Director of Product, Machine Systems

Are you an executive product leader ready to transform how heavy equipment shapes a better world? Join Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies as Senior Director of Product for Machine Systems, where you will champion foundational field-to-cloud infrastructure and next-generation hardware and software solutions. In this high-impact global role, you will unite industry giants, drive cutting-edge innovation, and establish the standard for grade control platform technology.

About Us:

Trimble is an industrial technology company transforming the way the world works by delivering solutions that enable our customers to thrive. We create technologies that connect the digital and physical worlds, helping our customers increase productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability. From purpose-built products to enterprise-level solutions, our technology empowers professionals in construction, geospatial, government, transportation, and more.

Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies (CTCT) is a joint venture between Trimble and Caterpillar that exists to create the industry standard grade control platform. We enable the development of positioning and control products for earthmoving, paving, and compaction machines in the construction, mining, and landfill industries using technologies such as GNSS, optical total stations, lasers, and sonics.

What Makes This Role Great:

This position offers a rare opportunity to operate at the intersection of two global industry leaders, directing the strategic product roadmap for a multi-million dollar joint venture. You will have executive-level influence to define the next generation of machine intelligence and cloud-connected hardware solutions, empowering global teams to solve massive, real-world structural challenges while directly authoring your own success.

Key Exciting Responsibilities:

Drive the strategic execution and long-term development of installation hardware solutions, positioning controls, and cloud integration systems.

Champion a high-performance culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across a global team of group product managers and product owners.

Influence decision-making and policy alignment across senior executives at both Trimble and Caterpillar to maintain competitive market differentiation.

Manage the overarching product backlog by effectively balancing usability, feasibility, and customer adoption metrics.

Present product updates, roadmap visions, and strategic business cases to secure resources and funding from key executive stakeholders.

Essential Skills & Experience:

10 or more years of leadership experience within hardware and software platform product management.

Direct experience working in a construction OEM environment or partner integration role.

Proven track record of managing global product teams and shipping digital, SaaS, or cloud-connected products.

Exceptional capability in translating high-level strategic enterprise priorities into clear, actionable roadmap items.

Masterful stakeholder management, negotiation skills, and the ability to influence without authority across matrixed organizations.

Strong familiarity with agile design methodologies and software development lifecycle practices.

Bonus Points For:

Deep industry knowledge in civil construction, resources, or communication technologies.

Demonstrated success implementing OKR alignment models and utilization of product adoption dashboards.

Logistics:

Location: Dayton, OH (Hybrid/In-Office)

Travel Requirement: 25%

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

At Trimble, we're not just a company that does good, we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world's most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow.

You'll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you'll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. Our impact is tangible, from connected machines that save fuel to data-driven insights that reduce waste.

Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a hidden gem. You will work with a collaborative, supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. We're a company of visionary pragmatists who think boldly and build things that work.

Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. You'll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often self-authored, empowering proactive doers.

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