Autonomy and Remote Control Product Manager

About the Role

As a Product Manager on CAT Digital’s Autonomy team, you will help define the vision and roadmap for software that orchestrates autonomous machine operations. This team will define and deliver the digital platform that plans work, assigns tasks to autonomous machines, and tracks execution in real time, with an emphasis on exception management and remote operation of machines.

You will work on a fast-paced team to quickly test and iterate on concepts, partnering closely with customers. Upon conception definition, you will collaborate with software engineering, design, and machine engineering to bring scalable, production-grade autonomy solutions to market. This role will help shape a fundamental transformation in the construction industry, moving from operator-driven machines to intelligent, software-defined operations.

Responsibilities

• Help shape the vision for how autonomous operations impact jobsite process and the offboard application needs to deliver on that new process, particularly how remote operation can complement and support autonomous operation.
• Collaborate with Design and User Research teams to develop prototype solutions (including using AI tools), test with customers, and gather feedback.
• Prioritize new features, enhancements, feedback, and bugs into the product backlog.
• Define clear, well-structured business features and coordinate with application engineering and platform engineering to deliver.
• Partner with marketing and dealer support teams to support adoption and sales growth.
• Coordinate with field support specialists and customers to address and resolve problems and expand product usage.

Requirements

• Product Management Skillset: Capability to define product direction in a new and undefined space; ability to handle ambiguity and set priorities for a product backlog.
• Software Product Business Knowledge: Experience with the business aspects and operation of a software product; ability to manage install base, current uses, future plans, and product vision.
• Rapid Prototyping: Working knowledge of using AI tools to develop concepts for testing with users and collecting feedback.
• Effective Communications: Extensive understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to convey complex concepts to a range of stakeholders.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Extensive knowledge of decision-making processes and tools; ability to analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Business Analysis: Working knowledge in identifying business needs and bringing a data-driven mindset to quantify and prioritize; ability to recommend solutions that deliver value to stakeholders.
• Software Engineering: Working knowledge of software engineering; ability to deliver new or enhanced software products.

Qualifications

• Domain expertise in robotics teleoperation, remote control, gaming, or simulation.
• Proven experience within Product Management (typically 5+ years).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience leading a technical team while managing multiple projects (typically 3+ years).
• Extensive experience with Agile methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate appropriately to ensure a team’s success.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills to deal with sensitive, emotional, or potentially controversial situations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong accountability, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.

Location

This position will be based out of either our Chicago, IL or Peoria, IL offices.

Pay

Pay Range: $128,470.00 - $208,770.00. Compensation and benefits may vary depending on job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits (subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines).
• 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.