Caterpillar is seeking a Senior Product Owner to join the CAT AI Assistant team within the In-Cab AI Assistant Product Owner Delivery (POD). This onsite role in Chicago, IL focuses on defining, prioritizing, and delivering intelligent operator experiences that bring machine-aware AI capabilities into Caterpillar equipment.
You will help shape how voice-first and contextual assistance integrate with machine systems across cloud and edge, while partnering with engineering, architecture, UX, validation, commercial, and machine teams to drive alignment and execution. The team also supports dealer, customer, and operator feedback loops to continuously improve Early Learner initiatives and future releases.
What you will own
- Own and manage prioritized product backlogs for assigned In-Cab AI Assistant capabilities
- Create and maintain epics, features, user stories, and acceptance criteria in Azure DevOps
- Ensure requirements are complete, testable, traceable, and aligned with program objectives
- Define business value, scope boundaries, non-functional requirements, and success criteria for new capabilities
- Continuously refine and prioritize work based on customer feedback, technical dependencies, and business priorities
- Facilitate requirements workshops, architecture reviews, technical sessions, and backlog grooming activities
- Coordinate across large matrix organizations to resolve ambiguity, mitigate risks, and accelerate decision-making
- Support integrated program planning and dependency management across workstreams
AI Assistant capabilities you will help deliver
- Machine system integration with AI-based cloud and edge devices
- Voice-first interaction experiences and contextual assistance
- Machine display navigation, plus interpretation of fault codes and events
- Machine-specific knowledge retrieval, operator coaching, and guided workflows
- Safety, security, governance, and optimization guidance
How you will collaborate
- Engage with stakeholders across CAT Digital and CAT Technology teams
- Represent the product team in architecture and design discussions
- Collaborate with program management to drive product development milestones
- Translate field insights into backlog priorities and roadmap recommendations
- Track and mitigate risks, issues, blockers, and dependencies affecting delivery
- Prepare executive-ready presentations, status reports, and stakeholder updates
- Participate in sprint planning, product reviews, release planning, and POD operating rhythms
Qualifications
- 5+ years of Product Owner, Product Management, Business Analyst, or related experience
- Experience working within Agile product development environments
- Experience managing complex cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders
- Proven ability to translate customer, business, and operational needs into actionable requirements, prioritized backlogs, and delivery plans
- Strong backlog management and requirements definition skills
- Ability to facilitate technical and business discussions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with Azure DevOps, Agile, Scrum, or SAFe methodologies
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to influence without direct authority
Helpful experience
- Experience with Generative AI, AI Assistants, Voice and conversational AI, LLMs, or Agentic AI solutions
- Experience with connected products, IoT, embedded systems, industrial equipment, automotive, or telematics platforms
- Experience working in safety-critical environments
- Familiarity with heavy equipment, machine control systems, and operator-focused digital experiences
- User focused mindset and perspective
Compensation and eligibility
- Salary range: $112,710.00 - $183,140.00 per year
- Posting dates: August 3, 2026 - August 10, 2026
- Relocation: not approved
- Sponsorship: not available
- Any offer is conditioned upon successful completion of a drug screen
- Visa Sponsorship is not available
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
Technologies: Azure DevOps, Agile, Scrum, SAFe, AI Assistant, AI based cloud and edge devices, Voice-first interaction, LLMs, Agentic AI, Generative AI, IoT
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
