Automation Project Team Lead – Autonomy SI&V

About the role

This exciting opportunity will place you in a crucial role in Caterpillar’s delivery of Autonomous and Site Solutions to our largest Resource and Construction Industry customers. This position is for an Automation Project Team Lead within the Autonomy & Site Technology Integration & Validation group. This individual will perform system integration and validation activities on NPI programs in the MineStar product line.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and execute integration and validation activities, from understanding major release strategies to coordinating day-to-day execution through team huddles and development cycles.
• Engage deeply in the issue management process across integration and validation teams, system development groups, and product support organizations to drive issue resolution.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts through issue retrospectives, lessons learned reviews, and process enhancements.
• Engage with customers, Cat dealers, and MineStar Solutions team members through periodic product demonstrations, both virtual and in person.

Requirements

• Foundational understanding of ICS functions, processes, and organizational structure.
• Experience supporting heavy equipment, mining, construction, or industrial machine applications.
• Working knowledge of Agile software development methodologies and associated workflow management tools such as Azure DevOps, Targetprocess, or Jira.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and executing integration and validation activities, including the use of quality management and tracking tools such as HP Quality Center and Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with Caterpillar's software development frameworks, processes, and engineering methodologies.

Qualifications

Consideration for top candidates will be given to those with:

• A strong foundation in project management and cross-team integration.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to manage relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
• Experience with heavy equipment, mining, construction, or industrial machine applications.
• Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies and associated workflow management tools.
• Experience in planning, coordinating, and executing integration and validation activities.
• Familiarity with Caterpillar's software development frameworks, processes, and engineering methodologies.

Skills

• Strong project management and cross-team integration skills.
• Effective communication and relationship management abilities.
• Experience with heavy equipment, mining, construction, or industrial machine applications.
• Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies and associated workflow management tools.
• Familiarity with Caterpillar's software development frameworks, processes, and engineering methodologies.

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.

Pay

Pay Range: $128,470.00 - $208,770.00

Schedule

This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Peoria Proving Grounds. Domestic relocation assistance is NOT available for this position. Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.