Technical Program Manager - Senior Autonomy Engineer

Caterpillar Brazil; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 113,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Career development

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. seeks a Senior Autonomy Engineer - Technical Program Manager to own the delivery of autonomous machine programs. You will lead a team of autonomy engineers and work with cross-functional teams to create multi-generational strategies and solutions.

You will manage scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk across global teams, develop roadmaps, and ensure successful customer outcomes. This role requires strong program leadership in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science required.
• Experience leading complex technical programs across multiple disciplines.
• Familiarity with autonomous systems and product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Own overall program execution for an autonomous machine application, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and architects to translate customer needs into development plans.
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps and delivery schedules for multi-generational technology.
• Lead NPI deliverables, including estimating time and cost and managing program risks.
• Coordinate with global engineering and cross-functional teams to deliver new products within Caterpillar’s technology portfolio.

Skills

Program leadership

Multi-project management

Project planning

Estimation

Resource management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Cat Command system

Command for Hauling

Job description

Career Area: Engineering

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.

A Senior Autonomy Engineer - Technical Program Manager

Own delivery of vehicle-level autonomous machine programs. They lead a team of autonomy engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver multi-generational autonomous strategies and solutions.

What You Will Do

• Own overall program execution for an autonomous machine application, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, process partners, and application architects to translate customer and business needs into executable development plans.
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps, integrated program plans, and delivery schedules.
• Complete NPI deliverables, including estimating project time and cost, managing program risks, and leading stakeholder reviews.
• Collaborate with global engineering and cross functional teams to deliver new products within our scalable technology portfolio.

What You Have

• Program Leadership ‑ Proven ability to lead complex technical programs involving multiple engineering disciplines.
• Experience managing competing priorities across multiple simultaneous initiatives.
• Strong understanding of project planning, estimation, resource management, and execution.

Communicating Complex Concepts

• Work with a global team to communicate the Why’s and develop the How’s of agreed features.
• Clearly document system details and ensure understanding with each subsystem team.
• Communicate tradeoffs and decisions with stakeholders at multiple levels.

Technical Excellence

• Proven ability to work on production products through design, implementation, customer rollout, and support.
• Knowledge and experience with Autonomous Systems, preferably a Cat Command system such as Command for Hauling, Dozing, etc.

Effective Communications

• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques.
• Effectively communicate ideas and program tradeoffs to team members and stakeholders.
• Clearly explains project goals to team members, keeps leadership informed of progress, and shares relevant updates with external partners.
• Uses data-driven arguments, active listening, and tailored messaging to persuade stakeholders and achieve consensus.

Education Requirements

• Bachelors degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum.

Consideration for Top Candidates

• Experience with product lifecycle and multi-generational technology products.
• Experience leading technology or product development teams.
• Experience with Caterpillar technology products.
• Experience with mining, construction, or agricultural machines and methods.
• Familiarity with product development, system engineering, and safety frameworks.

Additional Information

This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Dallas, TX office. Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position. Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position. This position will require up to 10% travel #LI.

Summary Pay Range

$112,710.00 - $183,140.00 Compensation and benefits offered 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

Posting Dates

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.

Culture & Values

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.