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Job Summary:
Caterpillar Inc. is a global team focused on creating stronger, more sustainable communities. The Connectivity Program Manager will lead New Product Introduction for customer and dealer-facing Connectivity Solutions, ensuring alignment with market trends and managing functional requirements throughout the development process.
Responsibilities:
• Facilitating the development and support of In-Cab Cat AI Assistant products through collaboration with development partners including Cat Technology, Cat Digital, Industry Groups, and purchasing.
• Ensuring the NPI program meets all goal requirements for product function, reliability, program cost, budget, and customer satisfaction
• Communicate the status of program/project to stakeholders and customers in clear, concise, and compelling manner.
• Accountable for the definition and management of functional requirements.
• Developing and tracking annual budgets and program life-time forecasts related to product development and programs.
• Providing leadership and direction to multi-function teams to develop program level development strategy and oversee all functions involved in the NPI product development process.
• Executing the NPI Process; prioritize critical customer and business requirements; guide concept selection and the development of product requirements and technical specifications.
• Leading the evaluation and deployment of new digital technologies and solutions to add or enhance existing digital technical capabilities.
• Overseeing and ensuring the timely delivery of features through collaboration with development partners in both Cat Technology and Cat Digital. This entails shepherding features through architectural assessment, engineering forecasting, release commitment, validation and delivery.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 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.
• Organizational Leadership: Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives.
• Program Management: Knowledge of the policies and techniques to manage a set of related projects within a program; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control the set of projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve program objectives.
• Change Control: Knowledge of the processes and procedures by which a change is identified, evaluated, approved, monitored and documented; Ability to manage changes in the production environment and processes effectively.
• Problem Management: Knowledge of the processes involved in problem control, error control and the production of management information or computer hardware; ability to identify the root cause of problems in a timely and accurate manner and bring them to a successful resolution.
Preferred:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Materials Science or related field preferred
• Experience and history of progressive product and project leadership responsibility
• Knowledge and experience with connectivity/telematics product line, on-board software, Gateway, and Platform
• Knowledge and experience with AI Compute Platforms
• Knowledge and awareness of IoT Standards, regulations, and regional requirements
• Familiarity and experience in wireless technology i.e., cellular, Satellite, Wi-Fi/B.T., Positioning, etc.
• Incumbents must have demonstrated excellent analytical skills and the ability to perform complex assignments.
• Must have ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and others in the work group, as well as employees in other business units, customers, and suppliers.
• Successful execution of multiple NPI programs
• Requirements gathering and documentation experience with customers
• Electronic component, information systems, and machine systems development experience and knowledge
• Commercial, business, engineering and manufacturing skills along with an understanding of product test & development, materials, accounting and pricing functions.
Company:
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world. Founded in 1925, the company is headquartered in Peoria Heights, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.