Drilling Segment Product Strategy Manager

Career Area: Marketing 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. About Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine : Caterpillar’s Oil and Gas division provides superior products and service solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower total cost of ownership.  Globally, we deliver engineered oilfield and drilling equipment repair and certification, mechanical and rotating equipment repairs and upgrades, rapid prototyping of spare parts, robust asset management, operation and maintenance and field engineering services. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering and service locations worldwide. Join our team and help build engineering solutions that change the industry. When you join the Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine Division (COGMD), you join a global team that helps to power the global energy industry as well as provide power and propulsion on the water.

We are currently seeking a Product Strategy Manager for the global drilling segment . This role serves as the single point of accountability for defining and executing Caterpillar’s Drilling segment strategy, owning long‑term product direction, investment prioritization, and portfolio strategy across a global footprint. As the Drilling Product Strategy Manager, you will lead front‑end strategy for current and future products and services, working directly with customers, regional teams, and cross‑functional partners to identify market opportunities, develop business cases, and guide R&D investments that drive profitable growth and long‑term market leadership.

This position is located in Houston, Texas, Northern Ireland, or Dubai Relocation is available for this position Ability to travel up to 40% of the time This position requires 5 days onsite What You Will Do: Provide segment strategy leadership for all products sold worldwide in the Land and Offshore Drilling Industries. This will include identifying areas for growth within the industry, evaluation of new technologies, long-term forecasting, business case development, and strategy implementation to support new business development for the Drilling Industry. Own global segment strategy through direct engagement with regional teams and dealers to address customer needs, regulatory requirements, and competitive dynamics. Build relationships with key customer stakeholders to align Caterpillar’s product strategy with the thought and technology leaders in the industry. Travel regularly to gather information about customer needs, market dynamics, the competitive landscape and Caterpillar’s position in the industry. Synthesize market research and customer needs to cast the vision of where the industry will be headed in the short, medium, and long term. Develop multi-generation product plans for the key products in the Drilling industry with an intense focus on customer acceptance, Caterpillar profitability, and market leadership. Influence and align cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Marketing, Services, Supply Chain, Finance, and Regions) to execute segment strategy without direct authority. Develop and refine product requirements, and the necessary business cases to launch and support New Product Introduction (NPI) programs within Caterpillar. Prioritize R&D investments across the Drilling portfolio to maximize long term value creation, IRR and strategic alignment Top Candidates Will Have: Strong understanding of land and offshore