Technical Product /Program Manager

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #100127

? Job Summary – Technical Product / Program Manager (#76112-1)
Company: Caterpillar – Cat Digital
Location: Chicago, IL (On-site: 3 days/week initially, transitioning to 5 days/week)
Start Date: October 13, 2025
Duration: 12 months
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4/5 PM
Rate: 90 to 95/hr
?? Role Overview

  • Lead digital product and program initiatives for aftermarket parts and services.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Data, Architecture).
  • Define and manage functional and non-functional requirements.
  • Own product backlog, feature prioritization, and release planning.
  • Track lifecycle costs and manage stakeholder expectations.

 
? Requirements

  • Experience: 10+ years in software product ownership or program management.
  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required.
  • Certifications: Product / Program Management certifications preferred.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Microservices, UX/UI, infrastructure security.
    • AI/ML/GenAI models.
    • AWS/Azure, data analytics, API commercialization.
    • Software engineering lifecycle (Prototype ? Production).
  • Soft Skills:
    • Excellent written and verbal communication.
    • Strong leadership and negotiation abilities.

? Disqualifiers

  • Choppy job history.
  • Poor communication skills.
  • Limited software development experience.
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