Embedded Systems Project Lead - Cross-Functional Delivery

Caterpillar Inc.; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a role that links software development with electronic system integration to ensure timely delivery of features and releases aligned with product launch schedules.

The candidate will collaborate with engineering leaders, systems teams, product managers, and program managers to manage timelines, dependencies, and risks while driving issue resolution. The position emphasizes software and systems engineering, program management, and leadership to deliver integrated

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
• Solid experience in software engineering, systems engineering, product development, or program management.
• Leadership experience managing software programs, product launches, or new product introduction activities.
• Experience working with embedded software, connected products, industrial automation, automotive, heavy equipment, robotics, or other technology-driven industries.
• Strong technical acumen with exceptional program leadership skills.
• Ability to connect technical delivery plans to product launch objectives and align cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the primary link between software development and electronic system integration teams to align deliveries with product launch schedules.
• Collaborates with engineering leaders, systems teams, product managers, and program managers to manage timelines and risks.
• Drives issue resolution and integration of software capabilities into new products.
• Champions project management methodologies and tools across multiple projects.
• Leads team alignment, communication with stakeholders, and promotes cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Software engineering

Systems engineering

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a role that links software development with electronic system integration to ensure timely delivery of features and releases aligned with product launch schedules.

The candidate will collaborate with engineering leaders, systems teams, product managers, and program managers to manage timelines, dependencies, and risks while driving issue resolution. The position emphasizes software and systems engineering, program management, and leadership to deliver integrated