Caterpillar - Peoria, IL

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Hybrid - Peoria, IL
Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

At Caterpillar Inc., we are committed to shaping the world through innovation and collaboration. As part of Cat Digital, the technology and digital arm of Caterpillar, we are focused on building a state-of-the-art platform that supports a variety of customer-centric applications. We are currently seeking a Lead Technical Product Owner to join our Platform Services team, specifically focusing on Alert and Notification Services, as well as other platform services that utilize Restful APIs, real-time data streaming, and AWS services. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our digital solutions not only meet but exceed customer expectations, driving value and sustainability in our operations. In this position, the Technical Product Owner will work closely with the Scrum Team, taking charge of creating and managing the Product Backlog. This involves prioritizing tasks based on business value and ensuring that the team is aligned with the objectives of each sprint. The role requires a strong understanding of both the technical and business aspects of product management, as the Technical Product Owner will be responsible for maximizing the value of the product and guiding the Development Team through complex projects that are critical to the organization. The Technical Product Owner will also be responsible for communicating the vision of the product to the team, collaborating with Lead Engineers to break down epics and features into manageable user stories, and negotiating business requirements with various stakeholders. This role is not just about managing tasks; it’s about leading the team through the agile process, ensuring that everyone is engaged and that the product evolves in line with customer needs and market demands. The Technical Product Owner will also play a key role in defect management, sprint planning, and representing the customer’s voice throughout the development process.

Responsibilities

  • Create and manage the Product Backlog, ensuring priorities are clear and communicated to the team.
  • Maximize the value of the product and the work of the Development Team.
  • Act as Product Owner for larger, complex projects with high organizational value.
  • Collaborate with Lead Engineers to decompose epics and features into user stories.
  • Negotiate business requirements and release dates with Product and development teams.
  • Convey the vision and goals at the beginning of every sprint.
  • Manage defect prioritization and resolution.
  • Lead Daily Scrum meetings and sprint planning sessions.
  • Inspect product progress at the end of each Sprint and accept or reject work done by the Development Team.
  • Communicate status externally and represent the customer’s interests.

Requirements

  • Software development and/or architecture experience utilizing Java, RESTful API, and AWS cloud services.
  • Experience managing products using Cloud technologies.
  • Knowledge of software engineering concepts including development, testing, integrations, and deployment of software or applications.
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies and participation in multiple projects.
  • Strong communication skills across various groups and levels of the business.

Nice-to-haves

  • Four-year Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, marketing, communications, engineering, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience as a technical product owner.
  • Experience with Agile software tools such as Mingle, VSTS, JIRA, Team Services, Rally, Azure DevOps.
  • Experience in deploying and maintaining software in public clouds such as AWS.
  • Proven experience in designing and developing software solutions at scale.

Benefits

  • Annual incentive bonus plan
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
  • 401k savings plan
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Disability benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Healthy Lifestyle Programs
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Career Development
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