Autonomy Product Owner II

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. Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world. Be Part of What’s Next in Autonomous Construction Sites Construction autonomy is one of the most complex challenges in applied AI, and at Caterpillar, advancements in physical AI, simulation, sensing, and edge computing are turning things that once felt impossible—intelligent machines operating in dynamic jobsites—into reality. If this work motivates you, we invite you to join our team. In these roles, you’ll work at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds. You’ll help design and deliver intelligent systems that enable machines to perceive their environment, make informed decisions, and support safer, more productive operations.

As a Product Owner on CAT Digital’s Autonomy team, you will help define the roadmap and product definition for software that orchestrates autonomous machine operations. This team will define and deliver the digital platform that plans work, assigns tasks to autonomous machines, and tracks execution in real time. This can include exception management and remote operation of machines.  You will work on a fast-paced team to quickly test and iterate on concepts, partnering closely with customers.  Upon conception definition, you will partner with software engineering, design, and machine engineering to bring scalable, production-grade autonomy solutions to market.

Help map the process for how autonomous operations impact jobsite operations, and the offboard application needs to deliver on that new process. In particular, how remote operation can complement and support autonomous operation.  Define clear, well-structured business features, and coordinate with application engineering and platform engineering to deliver Collaborate with Design and User Research teams to develop prototype solutions (including using AI tools), test with customers, and gather feedback Prioritize new features, enhancements, feedback and bugs into product backlog Partner with marketing and dealer support teams to support adoption and sales growth Coordinate with field support specialists and customers to address and resolve problems and expand product usage. What You Will Have: Product Management Skillset : Capability to define product direction in a new and undefined space; can handle ambiguity and set priorities for a product backlog Software Product Business Knowledge: Experience with the business aspects and operation of a software product; ability to manage install base, current uses, future plans, and product vision. Rapid Prototyping : Working knowledge on the use of AI tools develop concepts for testing with users and collection of feedback Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively convey complex concepts to a range of different stakeholder types. Software Problem Management: Knowledge of strategies, practices and tools for resolving software problems; ability to manage software problems in installed software products. Business Analysis: Knowledge in identifying business needs,