Product Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site gym

Changing rooms & showers

Table tennis

Active social club

Job summary

Trimble in Christchurch, New Zealand, is seeking a Field-to-Cloud Product Lead to connect machines with cloud applications and transform data interoperability across our construction and earthmoving ecosystems.

You will define product strategy, oversee API integrations, mentor cross-functional teams, and ensure data governance and security. Travel 10-15%.

Join a values-driven team delivering real-world impact by enabling safer, more productive projects worldwide.

Qualifications

• Background in product management, platform development, or technical account management for Cloud or IoT solutions.
• Understanding of API governance, integration technologies, and data transformation concepts.
• Strong communication skills translating complex needs into actionable strategic plans.
• Leadership to guide cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and navigate complex organizations.

Responsibilities

• Drive product vision and strategy to develop market-leading data interoperability solutions across Trimble and Caterpillar ecosystems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate customer needs into actionable product requirements and API integrations.
• Oversee multi-project initiatives while mentoring team members and fostering strong partner relationships.
• Define data integration models that maintain data integrity, security, and alignment with business outcomes.
• Monitor market trends and platform adoption to continuously refine strategy and maximize customer value.

Skills

Product management

Platform development

Technical account management

API governance

Integration technologies

Data transformation

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Strong communication

Tools

API integrations

Job description

Transform Industry Solutions as Field-to-Cloud Product Lead Ready to revolutionize the construction industry through cutting-edge data interoperability? At Trimble, our Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies division is seeking a passionate leader to connect machines with cloud applications and transform how the world builds.

About Us Trimble is an industrial technology company transforming the way the world works by delivering solutions that enable our customers to thrive. We create technologies that connect the digital and physical worlds, helping our customers increase productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability. From purpose-built products to enterprise-level solutions, our technology empowers professionals in construction, geospatial, government, transportation, and more.

Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies (CTCT): The CTCT division is a joint venture between Trimble and Caterpillar. We develop positioning and control products for earthmoving and paving machines in the construction and mining industries, using technologies such as GPS, optical total stations, lasers, and sonics. The products are used in a range of applications where the operator of the machine benefits from having accurate horizontal and vertical guidance.

What Makes This Role Great

In this role, you will be at the forefront of driving data interoperability, leading transformative change that directly impacts global construction safety, productivity, and sustainability.

Key Exciting Responsibilities

• Drive product vision and strategy to develop market-leading data interoperability solutions across Trimble and Caterpillar ecosystems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate customer needs into actionable product requirements and API integrations.
• Oversee multi-project initiatives while mentoring team members and fostering strong partner relationships.
• Define data integration models that maintain data integrity, security, and alignment with business outcomes.
• Monitor market trends and platform adoption to continuously refine strategy and maximize customer value.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven background in product management, platform development, or technical account management for Cloud or IoT solutions.
• Solid understanding of API governance, integration technologies, and data transformation concepts.
• Strong communication skills with a track record of translating complex needs into actionable strategic plans.
• Leadership capability to guide cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and navigate complex organizations.

Bonus Points

• For Experience with automotive or construction data sharing standards and regulations.
• Knowledge of machine control platforms or grade control technologies.

Logistics

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand (On-site) Our office in Christchurch, New Zealand (handily located on the Little River Link Cycleway), is the engineering center in our region and home to over 450 staff, offering free parking, an on-site fully featured gym, changing rooms & showers, table tennis, an active social club, and a great team environment where people love working with leading technology solutions.

Travel Requirement: 10-15%

Why You will Love Working With Us

At Trimble, we are not just a company that does good - we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world's most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow.

You will work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you will be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. Our impact is tangible, from connected machines that save fuel to data-driven insights that reduce waste.

Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a hidden gem. You will work with a collaborative, supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging.

We are a company of visionary pragmatists who think boldly and build things that work. Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. You will find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often self-authored, empowering proactive doers.

Product Lead, Field to Cloud, Data Interoperability, IoT Solutions, Cloud Applications, Product Strategy, API Integration, Machine Control, Civil Construction, Data Governance

Join a Values-Driven Team: Belong, Grow, Innovate

At Trimble, our core values of Belong, Grow, and Innovate aren't just words—they're the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen, heard, and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies, ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter.

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Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability. From purpose built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble software, hardware and services are transforming a broad range of industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation and logistics.

For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB), visit www.trimble.com.