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.

Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.

Job Summary:

Senior Software Engineering Manager for the Content and Search engineering platforms within the Digital Marketing Enablement division has leadership oversite for 10+ software engineering team members, as well as agency and supplier team. Leader will have day to day responsibilities for supporting the team in implementation and development of new features and functionality on Product Information Master and both Enterprise and Commerce Search platforms. Leader will provide vision working alongside the team to develop and execute a strategic plan for the respective platforms. Align with business on critical business initiatives and provide support to team to ensure delivery of software products maximizing business value.

What You Will Do:

• Provides technical support, and direction to teams and team leaders. Acquires resources necessary to accomplish work on time.

• Oversees performance of individual team members and team as a whole. Identifies and addresses staff training and development needs.

• Coordinates walkthroughs and reviews; ensures conformance to standards and adherence to design specifications.

• Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports. Monitors and troubleshoots performance and schedule issues.

What You Will Have:

• Products and Services: Knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups; ability to apply knowledge of product and service appropriately to diverse situations.

• Organizational Leadership: Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives.

• Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.

• Software Development Life Cycle: Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace.

• Software Integration Engineering: Knowledge of software integration processes and functions; ability to design, develop and maintain interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages.

• Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.

• Software Quality Assurance and Testing: Knowledge of software quality assurance and testing; ability to apply appropriate processes, tools, and techniques for assuring a high level of quality in computer software products and systems.

• IT Service Management (ITSM): Knowledge of Information Technology (IT) service; ability to manage IT services and oversee service operations.

Considerations For Top Candidates:

• 3-5 years leadership experience with strong background in technical leadership

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field OR equivalent working experience

• Experience with Digital Marketing, Commerce or Search platforms

• Strong background and awareness in Accessibility and CyberSecurity

• Experience with Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure) and Java based solutions

• Strong Planning and organizational skills

• Strong business judgement, including analytical, problem solving and planning skills

• Demonstrate a high level of initiating and accountability

• Proven track record of delivering large-scale, high-quality solutions in a fast-paced environment

• Strong understanding of agile development methodologies

• Excellent communication, negotiation and consensus building skills

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.

Additional Information:

Open for remote work for the ideal candidate

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Compensation & Benefits:

Base salary for this role ranges from $153,000 to $229,000. Actual salary will be based on experience. The total rewards package, beyond base salary includes:

• Annual incentive bonus plan*

• Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day 1

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

• 401(K) Savings Plan including company match

• Health savings account (HSA)

• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

• Short and long term disability coverage

• Life insurance

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy Lifestyle Programs

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts (Ex: Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

• Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines

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.

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:

August 26, 2024 - August 30, 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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