Principal Digital Product Manager

Career Area:

Technology, Digital and Data

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.

Job Summary

Are you a visionary, experienced, passionate product manager who loves the challenge of product transformation?
Have you led the digital strategy for Enterprise Search experiences?
Are you at your best using your influencing skills within a cross-functional organization including business partners, product teams, software engineers and executive leaders?

If so, we are adding an exciting new role to the Digital Product Management organization with Cat Digital that could be a fulfilling next step in your career. This role is focused on Search and Wayfinding experiences on cat.com.

What You Will Do

The Digital Product Manager works as a member of Product Management Team to help maximize the value of the product and defines the work for multiple Scrum Development Teams.  The Product Manager collaborates with Business Partners, Product Owners, System Engineering, Data and Analytics Architects & Platform Architects to own and progressively elaborate functional and non-functional Epics, Features and Stories for the Development Teams to deliver. 

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include but not limited to:

The Product Manager’s primary task is to create and manage the Search and Wayfinding Product Roadmap and Backlog and to ensure everyone knows the priorities of the Product. 

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

• 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 product vision and conveying that vision to the team

• Translate business partner priorities into functional and non-functional Epics, Features and Stories for the Development Teams to deliver

• Owns definition of acceptance criteria for product features

• 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

• Communicates releases to stakeholder and customers

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

What You Will Have

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.
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Software Product Management: Knowledge of software product management; ability to operate and manage software product development projects at all stages of the product development lifecycle.
Marketing Strategy and Positioning: Knowledge of market research, segmentation, and channels; ability to use business models to develop and implement marketing strategies, objectives, and tactics as well as establishing a communications plan.

Considerations For Top Candidates

• Experience working with Search Engine platforms such as Coveo, Lucidworks, Bloomreach, Solr.

• Experience working in a product management role such as a Product Manager, Product Owner, Digital Strategy or UX

• Working within a complex, matrixed organization and across roles where leading and influencing without formal authority was necessary

• Superb communication, presentation, storytelling, interpersonal, and analytical skills

• Proven ability to build relationships, network internally and influence senior / executive level leadership

• 4-year college degree, MBA, or equivalent work experience

Ideal Candidates Will Also Have…

• Experience managing UX and design for customer-facing digital experiences in industries such as heavy equipment, automotive or other industries with complicated equipment configurations

• Experience working across the Caterpillar matrix and dealer network, or experience working for a company with a similar distribution model

• Experience working in an Agile environment while simultaneously managing multiple priorities

• Experience utilizing a variety of experience mapping techniques based on need (user story mapping, object mapping (OOUX), assumption mapping, etc.

• Technical acumen and understanding of Content Management Systems such as Adobe Experience Manager

Other Details

This role can be performed at Cat Digital Hubs, including Chicago, IL | Peoria, IL | Cary, NC | Dallas, TX | Denver, CO
Regular travel of up to 25% of working time may be required as part of the role

What You Will Get:

Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We’ve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.

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 to 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:

$147,760.00 - $240,110.00

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

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

April 9, 2026 - April 17, 2026

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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