Senior Digital Product Owner

Caterpillar

Senior Digital Product Owner

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Peoria IL USA

Hybrid

113K-183K Annually

Senior level

Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Internet of Things • Software • Cybersecurity • Industrial

Cat Digital uses digital technologies to help Caterpillar Inc. customers build a better more sustainable world.

The Role

The Senior Digital Product Owner manages and refines the product backlog coordinates with engineering teams and aligns development efforts with business goals and customer needs for the website and aftermarket experience platforms.

Summary Generated by Built In

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.
Role Summary:
The Product Owner serves as the day-to-day contact for the engineering team providing clarity to tasks and refining the backlog. They help coordinate efforts with engineering partners to streamline work and manage dependencies across our website architecture and aftermarket experience platforms. Working closely with the Product Managers they help prioritize and sequence work to ensure development efforts align with business goals and customer needs.
What You Will Do:

Manage prioritize and refine the cat.com site structure and aftermarket experience product backlog to ensure alignment with product strategy technical dependencies and sprint capacity.
Act as the primary technical point of contact between the engineering team and the product manager ensuring clear understanding of goals scope and priorities.
Refine product requirements with input from business partners and internal teams to develop detailed user stories and acceptance criteria focused on site navigation content structure and aftermarket journeys.
Partner with engineering leads to plan sprint objectives clarify requirements and ensure deliverables align with the product roadmap.
Collaborate with engineering leads to size and refine stories address technical questions and validate feasibility before implementation.
Validate deliverables meet acceptance criteria and deliver a seamless intuitive customer experience across cat.com before release.
Contribute to sprint retrospectives and continuous improvement efforts to optimize team processes communication and delivery.

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 Change Request Management: Knowledge of software change request management; ability to manage software product change requests from customers prospective customers vendors and internal staff.
Software Engineering: Knowledge of software engineering; ability to deliver new or enhanced fee-based software products.
Software Problem Management: Knowledge of strategies practices and tools for resolving software problems; ability to manage software problems in installed software products.
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.
Considerations for Top Candidate

Proven experience as a Product Owner responsible for a digital marketing website with strong exposure to site structure architecture or customer journey optimization.
Comfortable working in a complex matrixed organization where influencing without formal authority is required.
Technical acumen with understanding of content management systems APIs and platform architecture enabling effective collaboration on website and experience design.
Ability to lead conversations among diverse stakeholders to build consensus and keep cross-functional teams aligned on key objectives.
Experience analyzing complex customer journey or aftermarket experience challenges to drive data-informed decisions.
Ability to distinguish between assumptions stakeholder perspectives and legacy frameworks to ensure enhancements are grounded in strategic clarity.
Strong communication skills with the ability to balance empathy and assertiveness when advocating for product direction across organizational levels.

Ideal Candidates Will Also Have...

Experience working alongside UX and design teams to optimize customer-facing digital experiences site navigation and content architecture.
Experience in industries such as heavy equipment automotive or other sectors with complex product ecosystems and aftermarket needs.
Familiarity with the Caterpillar ecosystem dealer network or a similar distribution model.
Experience working in an Agile environment while managing multiple priorities.

Other Details

This role can be performed at Cat Digital Hubs including: Chicago IL | Peoria IL | Broomfield CO
Ability to travel up to 25% may be required

What You Will Get:
Working with a Fortune 100 leader you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We've created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years we've been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed to and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Summary Pay Range:
$112710.00 - $183140.00
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 21 2026 - May 29 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.
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Skills Required

Proven experience as a Product Owner responsible for a digital marketing website
Strong exposure to site structure architecture or customer journey optimization
Technical acumen with understanding of content management systems and APIs
Experience analyzing complex customer journey or aftermarket experience challenges

What the Team is Saying

Caterpillar Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Healthcare Strength—Health coverage is described as broad with multiple plan options and expanded mental‑health support via an assistance program. Tools and wellness initiatives that help find high‑value care reinforce the overall medical offering.
Retirement Support—Savings programs include a 401(k) with employer matching and for some groups additional annual contributions based on age and service. Stock purchase opportunities provide another avenue for long‑term financial benefits.
Leave & Time Off Breadth—Paid time off holidays and paid volunteer time are highlighted across many roles. Parental and adoption benefits are also called out within the broader Total Rewards framework.

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The Company

HQ: Irving TX

100000 Employees

Year Founded: 1925

What We Do

Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc. responsible for bringing digital capabilities to our world-famous yellow iron. With over 1.5M connected assets worldwide our teams use data technology advanced analytics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world.

Why Work With Us

The Cat Digital team is at the forefront of Caterpillar’s evolution. We take pride in solving complex problems by building new systems from the ground up. On our team you’ll leverage data from across our entire enterprise to find solutions that open a new world of possibilities for our customers and dealers. Join us in building a better tomorrow.