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Technical Program Manager - Senior Autonomy Engineer

Caterpillar

Technical Program Manager - Senior Autonomy Engineer

full-timePosted: Aug 28, 2026Updated: Sep 1, 2026Texas, Irving

Job Description

Career Area:EngineeringJob 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 owns 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 LeadershipProven 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 techniquesEffectively communicate ideas and program tradeoffs to team members and stakeholdersClearly explains project goals to team members, keeps leadership informed of progress, and shares relevant updates with external partnersUses 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 productsExperience leading technology or product development teamsExperience with Caterpillar technology productsExperience with mining, construction, or agricultural machines and methodsFamiliarity 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 - $183,140.00Compensation 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 benefitsLife InsuranceParental leaveAdoption benefitsTuition 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.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.

Locations

  • Texas, Irving

Skills Required

  • Autonomous Systemsintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Program LeadershipProven 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. (experience)
  • 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. (experience)
  • 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. (experience)
  • Effective Communications:Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniquesEffectively communicate ideas and program tradeoffs to team members and stakeholdersClearly explains project goals to team members, keeps leadership informed of progress, and shares relevant updates with external partnersUses data-driven arguments, active listening, and tailored messaging to persuade stakeholders and achieve consensus. (experience)
  • Education Requirements: Bachelors degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum (degree in an accredited engineering or computer science curriculum)

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Benefits

  • general: 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.
  • general: Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
  • general: Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
  • general: Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
  • general: 401(k) savings plans*
  • general: Health Savings Account (HSA)*
  • general: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
  • general: Health Lifestyle Programs*
  • general: Employee Assistance Program*
  • general: Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
  • general: Career Development*
  • general: Incentive bonus*
  • general: Disability benefits
  • general: Life Insurance
  • general: Parental leave
  • general: Adoption benefits
  • general: Tuition Reimbursement
  • general: Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
  • general: 401(k) savings plans*
  • general: Health Savings Account (HSA)*
  • general: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
  • general: Health Lifestyle Programs*
  • general: Employee Assistance Program*
  • general: Career Development*
  • general: Incentive bonus*
  • general: Tuition Reimbursement

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