The Sr. Digital Product Owner will lead a technical team in managing multiple projects, oversee software development processes, and ensure the quality and integrity of applications through testing and user communication. Responsibilities include driving application development, assisting engineers, and managing software product visions.
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.
Caterpillar Inc. seeks Sr. Digital Product Owner at its facility located at 5205 N O'Connor Blvd, Irving, TX 75039.
Contribute to the design, development, and deployment of Caterpillar's state-of-the-art digital platform (10% of time spent on these job duties). Build a world class platform to host a wide range of digital applications (5% of time spent on these job duties). Perform all programming, project management, and development assignments without close supervision; normally assigned the more complex aspects of systems work (5% of time spent on these job duties). Work on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution, including responding to off-shift and weekend support calls (10% of time spent on these job duties). Work independently on complex systems or infrastructure components that may be used by one or more applications or systems (10% of time spent on these job duties). Drive application development focused around delivering business valuable features (15% of time spent on these job duties). Assist software engineers, providing technical assistance and direction as needed (10% of time spent on these job duties). Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices (5% of time spent on these job duties). Identify and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team (10% of time spent on these job duties). Develop a structured application and interface code, new program documentation, operations documentation, and user guides in a flexible environment (5% of time spent on these job duties). Communicate with end users and internal customers to help direct development, debugging, and testing of application software for accuracy, integrity, inter-operability, and completeness (10% of time spent on these job duties). Perform integrated testing and customer acceptance testing of components that require careful planning and execution to ensure timely, quality results (5% of time spent on these job duties).
REQS: This position requires a bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology or a related field and 6 years of experience working as Digital Product Owner, Project Manager, Software Engineer or related position. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Leading a technical team while managing multiple projects; (2) Working with developers in the Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) or HCL Commerce environment; (3) Managing projects using Agile software tools such as: Mingle, DevOps/VSTS, JIRA, Team Services, Rally; (4) Software change request management and managing software product change requests; (5) Resolving software problems and managing software problems in installed software products; (6) Managing install base, current uses, future plans and product vision of software products; (7) UAT activities, tasks, tools and techniques and designing, implementing and evaluating acceptance tests for end-users; and (8) Software development lifecycle.
Summary Pay Range:
$156,998.00 - $183,140.00 per year.
Compensation and benefits 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.
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers, search [Sr. Digital Product Owner / R0000366002 # - LI-DNI].
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
April 23, 2026 - August 21, 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.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
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.
Caterpillar Inc. seeks Sr. Digital Product Owner at its facility located at 5205 N O'Connor Blvd, Irving, TX 75039.
Contribute to the design, development, and deployment of Caterpillar's state-of-the-art digital platform (10% of time spent on these job duties). Build a world class platform to host a wide range of digital applications (5% of time spent on these job duties). Perform all programming, project management, and development assignments without close supervision; normally assigned the more complex aspects of systems work (5% of time spent on these job duties). Work on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution, including responding to off-shift and weekend support calls (10% of time spent on these job duties). Work independently on complex systems or infrastructure components that may be used by one or more applications or systems (10% of time spent on these job duties). Drive application development focused around delivering business valuable features (15% of time spent on these job duties). Assist software engineers, providing technical assistance and direction as needed (10% of time spent on these job duties). Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices (5% of time spent on these job duties). Identify and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team (10% of time spent on these job duties). Develop a structured application and interface code, new program documentation, operations documentation, and user guides in a flexible environment (5% of time spent on these job duties). Communicate with end users and internal customers to help direct development, debugging, and testing of application software for accuracy, integrity, inter-operability, and completeness (10% of time spent on these job duties). Perform integrated testing and customer acceptance testing of components that require careful planning and execution to ensure timely, quality results (5% of time spent on these job duties).
REQS: This position requires a bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology or a related field and 6 years of experience working as Digital Product Owner, Project Manager, Software Engineer or related position. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Leading a technical team while managing multiple projects; (2) Working with developers in the Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) or HCL Commerce environment; (3) Managing projects using Agile software tools such as: Mingle, DevOps/VSTS, JIRA, Team Services, Rally; (4) Software change request management and managing software product change requests; (5) Resolving software problems and managing software problems in installed software products; (6) Managing install base, current uses, future plans and product vision of software products; (7) UAT activities, tasks, tools and techniques and designing, implementing and evaluating acceptance tests for end-users; and (8) Software development lifecycle.
Summary Pay Range:
$156,998.00 - $183,140.00 per year.
Compensation and benefits 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
Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers, search [Sr. Digital Product Owner / R0000366002 # - LI-DNI].
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
April 23, 2026 - August 21, 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.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
Top Skills
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Team Services
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