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Manager; Digital NPI

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. Job Summary: For Caterpillar, digital means using technology to extract data from our machines and engines and transform it into valuable recommendations and insights to help customers make better, more informed decisions and help Caterpillar make robust products with the lowest total ownership cost. Our products generate and process large amounts of data from sensors, on-board ECMs, and control algorithms in real-time creating real-world machine usage information to provide condition monitoring and fleet management services. The Enterprise Connectivity team of Cat Digital is hiring a Manager; Digital NPI which has enterprise accountability for full/mix fleet product line strategy definition, implementation, quality, telecom, and cost/budget management. As a Manager; Digital NPI you will provide leadership and accountability for the delivery of end to end solution(s). This will include collaboration with internal development partners such as Cat Technology, global purchasing, legal, M&B, GCI, CISD, CD&T, MTES, E&T Digital and Aftermarket teams including dealers/customers. What You Will Do: The incumbent will lead full/mix fleet NPI for customer and dealer-facing Telematics solutions (Cellular, Sat, Wi-Fi, BT, UWB, etc.), managing product requirements and a multi-generational product plan. Responsibilities include generating functional requirements from customer (VOC), dealer(VOD), business (VOB), and regulatory (VOR) input, and aligning them with market and industry trends. The role also ensures consistency between marketing, system, and hardware requirement documents, working closely with enterprise technical leaders. As a Manager; Digital NPI, you will help define functional requirements for full/mix fleet and collaboration with potential suppliers for different products to be integrated into Helios. Your role includes gathering customer connectivity and feature requests, refining them, guiding these through development, and ensuring timely delivery. You will work closely with Cat Digital teams on enterprise architecture, implementing new technologies, and evaluating emerging digital solutions. Responsibilities include: Facilitating the development and support of full/mix fleet telematics products through collaboration with development partners including VisionLink product team, Cat Technology, CD&T, 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. This will require interfacing with internal customers including customers, dealers, aftermarket and Cat Technology. 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. 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. Organizational Leadership: Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives. Level Extensive Experience. 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. Level Extensive Experience. 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+ Level Extensive Experience. 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. Level Extensive Experience. Considerations for Top Candidates: 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, Platform and familiarity with User Interface like VL, DSP, Foresight, PCC, etc. 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. 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. Summary Pay Range: $144,960.00 - $217,320.00 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