Lead Product Owner at Caterpillar in Chicago, IL

Lead Product Owner Location: Chicago, Illinois Career Area: Technology, 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: Cat Inspect is the central tool used by Caterpillar to assign, complete and review inspections for any asset with one easy-to-app, paired with other Cat Equipment Management tools to make smart decisions business decision. As Lead Digital Product Owner, you will be leading Cat Inspect through the transformation into a new generation application, leveraging generative AI to deliver superior user experience and deliver on customer commitments and services growth. Comfortable working in challenging environments with a contagious passion for digital product management and transformation, you will play a key role leading Cat Inspect transformation. By joining the Caterpillar Foresight and Cat Inspect team, your contributions will support the services offered for all industries served by Caterpillar. You will be an integral part of our team of talented product managers, product owners and analysts at Cat Digital, working alongside specialists in the organization. You will gain experience in a vibrant and diverse multinational organization and develop your understanding of business practices and the data driven revolution. What You Will Do: Manages prioritization of issues, enhancements, new features for Cat Inspect. Coordinates with engineering and UX/UI to develop and deploy new features and new releases on schedule. Reports on product development and value realization to stakeholders. Coordinate work with product owners inside the team. Partners with marketing to position and promote Cat Inspect. What You Will Have: Business Analysis: Knowledge of business analysis and the set of tasks, techniques and tools required to identify business needs; ability to recommend solutions that deliver value to stakeholders. Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment. Software Product Business Knowledge: Knowledge of and experience with the business aspects and operation of a software product; ability to manage install base, current uses, future plans, and product vision. 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. Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Considerations For Top Candidates: Exposure to specific organizational tools such as Azure DevOps Experience in UI prototypes applications such as Figma High interest in generative AI applications Summary Pay Range: $128,470.00 - $208,770.00 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 Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Posting Dates: May 6, 2026 - May 17, 2026 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. Additional Locations: Peoria, Illinois