Senior Product Owner
Caterpillar

Job Info

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Career Area:
Business Technologies, 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.

Job Summary

We have an exciting role open within Caterpillar's Global Finance Strategy Division for a Senior Digital Product Owner. You will support a global Finance transformation team based in the USA and India with responsibilities for Global Finance related to data platform and analytics business solutions. This is a great opportunity to support the extensive growth and impact of our Global Finance digital solutions.

What You Will Do:

• Product Vision and Roadmap : Define and communicate the product vision and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs.
• Backlog Management : Prioritize and manage the product backlog, ensuring that the most valuable features are developed first.
• Stakeholder Communication : Act as a bridge between stakeholders and the development team, gathering and interpreting requirements.
• User-Centered Design : Implement user-centered design methodologies to enhance user satisfaction and product usability.
• Performance Tracking : Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and use analytics to inform product decisions and improvements.
• Agile Practices : Work within agile frameworks, facilitating smooth and efficient development cycles.
• Project Planning : Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in alignment with business objectives.
• Execution & Monitoring : Monitor project progress, identifying and resolving issues to ensure smooth execution.
• Team Leadership: Champion and support a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Resolve conflicts and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Process Improvement : Deliver lean projects to further improve the efficiency of Global Finance program management reporting processes by utilizing digital tools.

What You Have:

• Business Analysis: Knowledge of Finance and Accounting domain to perform business analysis and the set of tasks, techniques and tools required to identify business needs; ability to recommend solutions that deliver value to stakeholders.
• Software Change Request Management : Knowledge of software change request management; ability to manage software product change requests from customers, prospective customers, vendors, and internal staff.
• Software Product Business Knowledge : Knowledge of and experience with the business aspects and operation of a software product; understanding install base, current uses, future plans, and product vision.
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Knowledge of UAT activities, tasks, tools and techniques; ability to design, implement and evaluate acceptance tests for end-user

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree or master's degree in information systems, STEM, Finance or similar related discipline
• 7+ years of experience in software with at least 3 years in requirement gathering
• Collaboration experience with Data Product, Architecture, Data Science, and Engineering teams in both USA and Offshore environment
• Extensive hands-on experience in SQL to analyze and interpret complex data sets to provide actionable insights that support business decisions.

What you Will Get:

Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We've created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Additional Info :

• The primary location for this position is Peoria, IL
• Travel up to 10%

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
November 19, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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