Autonomy Technology Strategist

Career Area:

Sales

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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.

Responsible for developing, advancing, and communicating technology strategies that support optimizedcustomer worksites and deliver safety, labor and productivity value customers.Collaborateswith internal partners, including commercial and engineering teams, to align emerging technologies and industry trends with product roadmaps to meet the current and future needs ofcustomers. Drivesorganizational alignmentand priorities in a dynamic environment with continuously evolving business and customer needs to ensure execution of the product roadmaps.

What You Will Do:

• Communicating product vision to a large and diverse organization with different skillsets, cultures, and geographic locations to align and motivate toward a commonobjective.

• Working with commercial teams, business partners, and customers to understand product needs and defineappropriate technologyproduct solutions.

• Collaborating with machine product partners, internal partners, and other parties to communicate the technology needs and strategy as well as gain alignment to product roadmaps.

• Applying good business acumen to defining multi-generational product plans (MGPPs) that align with customer needs, focusing on theappropriate marketopportunities and addressing competitive threats within business constraints.

• Leading project initiation by defining high-level program scope, schedule, cost, and requirements and working with delivery teams to structure andestablishproject teams.

What You Have:

• Communicating Complex Concepts; Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple,clear languageappropriate tothe audience.

• Effective Communications; Understanding ofeffective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectivelytransmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application ofappropriate communicationbehaviors.

• Managing Multiple Priorities; Knowledge of effectiveself-managementpractices; ability to manage multiple concurrentobjectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

• Strategic Thinking; Knowledge of the importance of “big picture” thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness toidentifyandmaintainfocus on key success factors.

• Influencing Through Expertise; Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to use these to deepenexpertiseand impact or challenge decisions within and outside the organization.

Consideration for Top Candidates:

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business or related field

• Construction Industry Experience

• Familiarity with Engineering Processes

• Proven experience leading and communicating across matrixed teams

• Experience with Autonomy & Automation preferred

• Technical Knowledge of Engineering concepts and challenged preferred

• Ability to innovate across Commercial and Engineering teams preferred

Additional Information:

• This position requires the candidate towork full-time at the Mossville, IL office. Alternative locations are Dallas/Irving, TX, or Tucson, AZ.

• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

• Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.

• This position will require up to 40% travel

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Summary Pay Range:

$147,760.00 - $221,640.00

Compensation 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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