Engineering Project Team Leader - Battery Management System

About the role

Caterpillar’s Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions (IDES) Division will focus on delivering advanced electrified power train, zero-emissions products/technologies, and the solutions and services associated with these technologies. Focus areas include batteries, fuel cells, motors, inverters, micro grid controllers, charging, energy storage systems, lifecycle solutions/services and integration of components for ePowertrain solutions across industries. We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products and services to help our customers build a better—more sustainable—world. We need self-motivated, intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building.

As an Engineering Project Lead, you will drive the successful planning, execution, and delivery of Battery Management System (BMS) projects supporting Caterpillar's electrification initiatives. You will work across engineering disciplines to align technical development, resources, schedules, and business objectives while ensuring successful product development and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in the development and delivery of advanced Battery Management System solutions.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts to ensure successful execution.
• Coordinate activities across hardware, software, systems, validation, and application engineering teams.
• Identify and manage project risks, dependencies, and critical issues while driving timely resolution.
• Facilitate communication and alignment among engineering teams, suppliers, business partners, and leadership.
• Support product development activities from concept through production implementation.
• Drive strategic planning initiatives that align engineering priorities with organizational objectives.
• Monitor project performance and provide regular status updates to stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, development efficiency, and project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
• Technical Excellence: Extensive experience and knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Project Management: Expert knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives. Strong program and project management skills with demonstrated experience leading complex technical initiatives. Proven ability to develop and execute tactical and strategic plans.