Caterpillar - Peoria, IL
posted 4 months ago
At Caterpillar Inc., your work shapes the world. Joining our global team means becoming part of a community that values not only the work we do but also the people we work with. We are the makers, problem solvers, and innovators who are dedicated to creating stronger, more sustainable communities. Our commitment to progress and innovation is not just talk; we actively implement solutions that help our customers build and power the world we live in, from roads and hospitals to homes and infrastructure. With a legacy of 95 years in quality and innovation, and a presence in 150 locations worldwide, your impact will be felt globally. As a Digital Product Senior Manager, you will lead the development of the Product Cost Thread (PCT), a crucial initiative aimed at capturing supplier commodity details. This role is pivotal in optimizing costs through better data in negotiations, enhancing process efficiency with semi-automated adjustments, and providing insightful forecasting based on simulations. You will collaborate with various stakeholders across the enterprise to promote and position the PCT effectively, ensuring that Caterpillar remains at the forefront of innovation and efficiency in our operations. Your responsibilities will include prioritizing issues and enhancements, monitoring PCT progress, and executing with the data, technology, and analytics teams to develop and deploy new features on schedule. You will also be responsible for leading multiple products or releases, managing conflicts between business unit teams, and steering the gathering and prioritization of ideas for new products or versions of existing products. Your expertise in digital product management and technical knowledge will be essential in driving functional enhancements and anticipating new opportunities and needs.