Software Tools Product Owner

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

The role focuses on modernizing and streamlining legacy software systems by addressing key technical challenges. Responsibilities include upgrading non-standard, outdated codebases to improve maintainability, performance, and security; centralizing source code management to resolve versioning and dependency issues; and implementing controlled deployment mechanisms to ensure reliable application updates. The position requires strong problem-solving skills, experience with legacy technologies, and a commitment to enhancing software quality and operational efficiency.

Scope of work:

The scope of this initiative encompasses the modernization of legacy tools across two major domains: Composite (CPD) and Turbotronic Tools. The effort aims to enhance software reliability, maintainability, and performance, directly impacting business efficiency and customer satisfaction.

CPD Tools:

- Software ECR (Enterprise Change Request) Enabling Tools

- Composite QA (Quality Assurance) Tools

- Project Cut Composite Tools

Turbotronic Tools (project control software):

- Project Cut Turbotronic Tools

- Sales Order Execution Tools

- Sales Order QA Tools

- Sales Order Reporting Tools

This role is designed to strengthen the Tools Team's capabilities by addressing high support ticket volumes, bridging experience and knowledge gaps, and driving modernization efforts. The position aims to improve customer satisfaction through timely issue resolution. A key aspect of this role is close collaboration with the technical architect to ensure scalable, sustainable solutions that align with enterprise architecture and modernization goals. The role is critical to sustaining long-term productivity and delivering reliable, high-quality support services.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include but not limited to:

Product Strategy & Ownership

- Define product features, development needs, and roadmaps in collaboration with the business.

- Own and maintain total product cost evaluation, supporting annual Program Implementation Assessment (PIA).

- Make key decisions on product vision, features, release dates, and content to maximize product value.

Agile Product Management

- Create, maintain, and prioritize the Product Backlog; communicate priorities to the team.

- Support sprint planning, backlog refinement, demos, retrospectives, and daily scrums as needed.

- Elaborate Epics, create granular Features and Product Backlog Items, and help define sprint objectives.

- Inspect product progress, accept/reject deliverables, and ensure continuous delivery.

Team & Stakeholder Collaboration

- Work closely with the development team, technical architect, and enterprise stakeholders.

- Coordinate communication across teams to manage dependencies and support product visibility and sales.

Customer & Quality Focus

- Represent internal and external customers, engage to understand issues, and facilitate resolution.

- Prioritize quality initiatives and champion Agile values and practices across the organization.

What You Need To Have:

- Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related degrees.

- Product Management: 5+ years of experience in Solar Products, markets, and applications.

- Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to identify and understand problems and develop solutions that make Solar Turbine’s customers successful.

- Cross-Functional Collaborator: Demonstrated ability to collaborate with enterprise cross functional teams.

- Effective Communications: Superior oral and written communication skills.

- Continuous Improvement: Proven track record of being a change agent.

Top candidates will also have:

- Agile Expertise: Experience with Agile methodologies, preferably Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe); certified Product Owner or Product Manager.

- Product Leadership: 3+ years as a Product Owner/Manager with specialty experience in product/service development and New Product Introduction.

- Team Engagement: Proven ability to empower teams and work effectively in onshore/offshore models.

- Tool Proficiency: Familiar with Agile software tools including Azure DevOps.

- Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of Solar Turbines’ products, services, policies, and organizational structure.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range:

$125,925.00 - $188,887.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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

- These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

September 9, 2025 - September 23, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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