Career Area:
Business Technologies, Digital and Data
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.
JOB Description:
eCommerce is a key digital enabler for Caterpillar's aftermarket parts and services offerings. Delivering on the Caterpillar brand promise of premium, high-quality solutions is an important element in supporting the deployment of Caterpillar's expanded capabilities in eCommerce. If you have a passion for serving customers and leading......this opportunity is for you.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Software Engineering Manager provides leadership in design, development and deployment of the Caterpillar Integrated Procurement (IP) solution. Cat IP is a service provided by Caterpillar to enable seamless eCommerce between Caterpillar dealers and their customers. This position is accountable for hiring, managing and mentoring multiple teams of software engineers in delivering a modernized cloud based platform for Cat IP and supporting the customer and dealer use of the existing Cat IP solution.
JOB DUTIES:
Responsibilities include supervising teams and projects related to developing technical solutions and driving the execution of standard operational processes and the requisite infrastructure to enable effective, efficient, economical services. Directs implementation of hardware and software infrastructure components to maximize common process and minimize costs by efficiently controlling the infrastructure environment.
The position supports the CAT Digital strategy, recognizes the service requirements/needs of dealers and customers, corporate and business unit goals, and gives input to leadership in formulating global concepts, strategies and plans to deliver service solutions.
Typical internal customers include various contacts throughout Caterpillar worldwide and its subsidiaries.
External contacts include various customers, dealers, and vendors throughout worldwide markets. The position is challenged to carefully evaluate problems and provide input into a large number of possible solutions before selecting one option. The incumbent follows general policies and guidelines for projects under his/her control to ensure specific, management goals are met and desired results are achieved. Impacts key quality goals including Customer Satisfaction, Continuous Improvement, Timeliness, Accuracy, Efficiency, Cost Savings, etc.
The position supervises a work unit of primarily management/professional employees where some review of subordinate work is required as well as training, development and mentoring. The position is responsible for all personnel issues and performance evaluation of subordinates, as well as overall employee satisfaction for the division.
Employee is also responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.
Organizational Leadership: Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives.
Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
Software Development Life Cycle: Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace.
Software Integration Engineering: Knowledge of software integration processes and functions; ability to design, develop and maintain interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages.
Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.
Software Quality Assurance and Testing: Knowledge of software quality assurance and testing; ability to apply appropriate processes, tools, and techniques for assuring a high level of quality in computer software products and systems.
IT Service Management (ITSM): Knowledge of Information Technology (IT) service; ability to manage IT services and oversee service operations.
Basic qualifications:
Position requires a four-year degree from an accredited college or university.
Twelve + years or more of software development experience or at least eight years of experience with master's degree in computer science or related field.
Five years or more of experience in managing software development teams.
Five years or more of experience in public cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure.
Top candidates will also have:
Demonstrated leadership on medium to large-scale projects impacting strategic priorities.
Ability to cope with shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to effectively prioritize, delegate responsibilities and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Designing, developing, deploying and maintaining software at scale.
At least three plus years of deploying and maintaining software using public clouds such as AWS or Azure.
Working within an Agile framework (ideally Scrum).
Passion for technology and innovation.
This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of -essential job functions- as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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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.
