Caterpillar Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Senior PIM Product Owner
Peoria, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$113K/yr - $183K/yrCaterpillar Inc. is a global leader in manufacturing and technology, committed to building sustainable communities. As a Senior PIM Product Owner, you will lead initiatives to enhance product information management systems, streamline rental operations, and improve data consistency across platforms while collaborating with engineering and business partners.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Define and drive the product vision and roadmap for PIM capabilities that support the CRS website experience
Own and prioritize the backlog for PIM enhancements, ensuring alignment with business goals, dealer needs, and digital platform requirements
Lead cross-functional collaboration with engineering, UX, content, and dealer teams to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions
Oversee product content governance in PIM, including taxonomy, metadata, and localization to ensure consistency and discoverability
Own the Rental Product Catalog end-to-end, including the establishment of taxonomy, specifications, and attributes, as well as the ongoing governance and optimization to support discoverability, search performance, and business alignment over time
Lead discussions and facilitate solutions to complex questions related to business data and technical integrations, ensuring alignment across stakeholders
Identify and document business requirements for each feature by conducting research, assessing gaps, and prioritizing needs while ensuring alignment across stakeholders
Present to developers, stakeholders, and leadership team on all the PIM related initiatives through strong communication skills
Work closely with Business Analysts to translate business requirements into technical specifications by consulting on scope, layout, and design
Partner with development teams to track delivery, complete validation, and ensure each release delivers maximum value
Manage the product backlog by prioritizing enhancements based on changing business needs and desired target dates
Contribute to change management efforts for dealer digital initiatives, including training, documentation, and stakeholder engagement
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of business analysis and the set of tasks, techniques and tools required to identify business needs; ability to recommend solutions that deliver value to stakeholders
Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
Knowledge of strategies, practices and tools for resolving software problems; ability to manage software problems in installed software products
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
Knowledge of UAT activities, tasks, tools and techniques; ability to design, implement and evaluate acceptance tests for end-users
Experience working in Agile development while simultaneously managing multiple priorities
Strong understanding of PIM platforms (e.g., Informatica, Akeneo, Inriver)
Deep knowledge of PIM systems, including taxonomy, SKU normalization, catalog hierarchy, and supplier data management
Proven experience in product content creation on the PIM platform, preferably onboarding dealer catalogs
Proven ability to work cross-functionally with UX/UI, engineering, and business partners
Experience in defining assessment criteria to evaluate potential applications or systems
Experience in managing product catalogs at scale and operational processes to maintain and extend over time
Demonstrates strong knowledge of business data analysis, including the ability to collect, identify, analyze, and interpret data using various techniques to meet business needs and requirements
Expertise in business data analysis, with a proven ability to facilitate data-driven solutions that support strategic decision making
Strong understanding of API integrations, data modeling, and content syndication workflows for PIM
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships
Proficiency in Microsoft tools including Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, and Azure DevOps
Product Owner certification (CSPO from Scrum Alliance, SAFe PO/PM) or knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Preferred
Four-year bachelor's degree preferably in computer science, information systems, marketing, communications, engineering or related field
Working knowledge of Adobe CMS is a plus
Rental Industry knowledge preferred
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
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Founded in 1925
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant
Leadership Team
George Moubayed
Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President Enterprise Strategy Division
E
Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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