Global Systems Engineering Project Manager — Earthmoving Tech

Caterpillar Brazil; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Career development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Caterpillar Christchurch, NZ, is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead the development of core software and hardware components for an international system integration team within CTCT. You will guide multi-disciplinary efforts from concept to commercialization, delivering high-impact, market-ready solutions.

The role requires coordinating software, hardware and installation solutions, aligning schedules with cost targets, and mitigating risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science.
• 5+ years of hands-on technical project management experience in cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and build strong relationships.
• Experience with Agile software development and backlog planning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive development of core system components and lead an international system integration team through T5.
• Coordinate work breakdown, estimation, and master product schedules.
• Manage resources, team dynamics, and change control to meet schedules and cost targets.
• Identify risks, implement mitigation plans, and report insights to senior management.
• Ensure adherence to T5 outcome process across product teams.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Agile development

International collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

PM tools

Job description

Caterpillar Christchurch, NZ, is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead the development of core software and hardware components for an international system integration team within CTCT. You will guide multi-disciplinary efforts from concept to commercialization, delivering high-impact, market-ready solutions.

The role requires coordinating software, hardware and installation solutions, aligning schedules with cost targets, and mitigating risks.