Manager Software Engineering

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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.

Job Summary:

Are you looking for a new challenging opportunity leading agile software development teams delivering new capability in one of the most used state-of-the-art applications in Caterpillar?  This Software Engineering Manager position will lead a team to design, build, and deploy one of Caterpillar’s state-of-the-art digital applications: Service Information System (SIS). 

This application enables the dealer service business and aligns with enterprise goals of parts sales and service growth. This position is accountable for hiring, managing, and mentoring multiple scrum teams of software engineers in delivering new capabilities.  Proven leadership and communication skills to collaborate with Product Owners, stakeholders and the team is required.

What You Will Do:

• Lead, mentor and grow a team of software engineers into high performing contributors delivering dealer and customer facing applications to a global user base.  Support the culture and values of the organization. Ensure high standards and quality of technical work.

• Foster a culture of innovation, excellence, ownership, continuous learning and improvement

• Balance people management with technical oversight to deliver software projects aligned with business goals

• Manage planning, execution, hiring, process improvement, stakeholder communication, while ensuring code quality, security, and best practices.

• Collaborate with peers within Global Service Applications and the Product Owner organizations and other Cat Digital teams to collaborate and prioritize requirements. 

• Develop clear presentations for executive audiences to explain complex technical solutions in a simple manner.

What You Will Have:

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.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Software Engineering: Knowledge of software engineering; ability to deliver new or enhanced software products.

Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.

System and Technology Integration: Knowledge of the features and facilities of systems; ability to integrate and communicate among applications, databases and technology platforms.

Building Relationships and Using Influence: Naturally connects and builds strong relationships with global stakeholders, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.

Considerations For Top Candidates:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent working experience             

• Software engineering experience and/or hands-on software development team management role

• Experience leading software development projects and managing cross-functional teams

• Strong technical skills in software development, architecture, and design.

• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated leadership on medium to large-scale software engineering projects impacting strategic priorities.

• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills with ability to drive cross-functional collaboration

• Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints while managing shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to effectively prioritize, delegate responsibilities and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

• Experience working with Agile methodologies and tools.

• Knowledge of cloud based solutions, role-based security, and data for global solutions

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.

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Summary Pay Range:

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

Posting Dates:

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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