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# Sr Digital Product Owner

- **Company:** Caterpillar
- **Location:** Mossville, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $112,710.0 - $183,140.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Business Software, Information Systems, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/E0F39796F472492CB5AE460B0CF7EC29/job/

## About the Role

* Education/Experience: Four year Bachelor's degree preferably in computer science, information systems, marketing, communications, engineering or related field ; 2+ years' experience as a product manager; 4+ years of experience leading a team while simultaneously managing multiple projects
 * Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
 * Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
 * Marketing Strategy and Positioning: Knowledge of market research, segmentation, and channels; ability to use business models to develop and implement marketing strategies, objectives, and tactics as well as establishing a communications plan.
 * Software Product Business Knowledge: Knowledge of and experience with the business aspects and operation of a software product; ability to manage install base, current uses, future plans, and product vision.

What Will Set You Apart:

 * Demonstrated ability to communicate appropriately to ensure a team's success
 * Domain expert in business applications, particularly Dealer services
 * Strong accountability planning/organization, and teamwork
 * Highly developed interpersonal skills to deal with sensitive, emotional or potentially controversial situations.

## Description

The Product Owner's primary task is to create and manage the Product Roadmap and Backlog and to ensure everyone knows the priorities of the Product. The Product Manager is empowered to make all decisions regarding the Product Backlog.

 * Responsible for maximizing the value of the product and the work of the Development Team
 * Responsible for acting as Product Owner for larger, more complex projects with high value to the organization
 * Responsible for creating, maintaining and prioritizing the Product Backlog according to business value for the life of the project
 * Communicate Product Backlog priorities to the development team
 * Act as the key decision-maker regarding what features the product will have
 * Responsible for product vision and conveying that vision to the team
 * Work closely with key stakeholders throughout the organization
 * Represent the dealers, interfacing and engaging with the dealers to gather product feedback
 * Employee is also responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time