Caterpillar - Chicago, IL
posted 4 months ago
At Caterpillar Inc., we are committed to shaping the world through innovation and collaboration. As part of Cat Digital, the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar, we are focused on leveraging cutting-edge technologies to develop industry-leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With a vast network of over 1.5 million connected assets globally, our teams utilize data, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to empower our customers in building a more sustainable future. We are currently seeking a Lead Technical Product Owner to join our Platform Services team. This role is pivotal in the development of a state-of-the-art platform that will support a variety of customer-focused applications. The Lead Technical Product Owner will focus on Alert and Notification Services, as well as other platform services built on RESTful APIs, real-time data streaming, and AWS services. This position requires a deep understanding of product management and agile methodologies, as the Technical Product Owner will work closely with the Scrum Team to create and manage the Product Backlog, ensuring that priorities are clear and objectives are met during each sprint. In this role, you will be responsible for maximizing the value of the product and the work of the Development Team. You will act as the key decision-maker for larger, complex projects that hold significant value for the organization. Your responsibilities will include creating, maintaining, and prioritizing the Product Backlog based on business value, communicating priorities to the team, and collaborating with Lead Engineers to break down epics and features into manageable user stories. You will also engage with stakeholders, manage defect prioritization, and represent the customer’s voice throughout the development process. Leading daily scrums, sprint planning, and retrospectives will be essential to ensure the team remains aligned and focused on delivering high-quality results.