Autonomy Systems TPM Lead for Heavy Machinery

Caterpillar Inc.; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Technical Program Manager / Project Lead for Hauling Autonomy to lead the development, integration, and delivery of next-generation technology for Caterpillar construction and mining machines.

This role blends hands-on contribution with coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, safety-critical hardware–software systems. You will mentor team members, drive KPIs, manage risk, and align technical execution with long-term product and business goals

Qualifications

• Knowledge of effective project management strategies; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects.
• Ability to lead employees from various functions to communicate, coordinate work across divisions.
• Understanding of communication concepts, tools and techniques; transmit and interpret ideas clearly.
• Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
• Knowledge of planning techniques and contributing to operational tactical planning.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate system programs across multiple machines with aligned strategy and customer expectations.
• Translate product and system requirements into milestones, roadmaps, and execution plans.
• Manage schedules, budgets, resources, dependencies, risks, and mitigation across the full program lifecycle with clear business impact communications.
• Support system design, subsystem testing, system integration, and troubleshooting as needed.
• Identify and track technical and organizational risks and opportunities across teams and organizations.
• Drive cross-team collaboration and remove blockers; manage interdependencies with internal and external teams.
• Run program reviews, stakeholder meetings, customer demos, and executive updates as needed.
• Establish program KPIs and provide status on progress, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Mentor and support team members, contribute to vision and team development.
• Help define and communicate the team’s vision, aligning execution with long-term goals.
• Actively manage one’s own professional development and model leadership behaviors.

Skills

Project Management

Cross-Team Integration

Effective Communications

Relationship Management

Tactical Planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Technical Program Manager / Project Lead for Hauling Autonomy to lead the development, integration, and delivery of next-generation technology for Caterpillar construction and mining machines.

This role blends hands-on contribution with coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, safety-critical hardware–software systems. You will mentor team members, drive KPIs, manage risk, and align technical execution with long-term product and business goals