Posted:
8/13/2026, 11:37:36 AM
Location(s):
Texas, United States ⋅ Irving, Texas, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Product
Workplace Type:
On-site
Pay:
$148k–$222k/yr
Career Area:
Technology, Digital and DataJob 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.
Caterpillar is seeking a highly technical Staff Technical Product Manager to drive the strategy, architecture, and execution of next-generation connectivity platforms powering connected machines, job sites, and digital services.
This role sits at the intersection of connectivity engineering, product management, cloud platforms, and ecosystem development. The successful candidate will own the product vision and execution strategy for connectivity capabilities spanning cellular, satellite, edge computing, IoT, telematics, and cloud-based data platforms. They will also serve as a technical leader responsible for aligning engineering teams, removing delivery obstacles, managing dependencies, and ensuring visibility across critical Connectivity initiatives.
This is not a traditional Product Manager role. The ideal candidate has deep technical expertise in networking, connectivity infrastructure, distributed systems, and data platforms, coupled with the ability to influence architecture decisions, drive execution, and shape long-term technology strategy.
Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following:
Ability to define product strategy and execution plans for highly technical platforms while balancing customer needs, engineering constraints, and business objectives.
Ability to understand and influence complex technology ecosystems spanning:
Ability to manage large-scale technical initiatives, coordinate multiple stakeholders, manage dependencies, and drive execution without direct authority.
Ability to communicate architecture decisions, technical tradeoffs, strategic recommendations, and business impacts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Additional Details:
Summary Pay Range:
$147,760.00 - $221,640.00Compensation 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
Posting Dates:
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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Website: https://caterpillar.com/
Headquarter Location: Peoria Heights, Illinois, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1925
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Construction ⋅ Machinery Manufacturing ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Mechanical Engineering
Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas