Solar Turbines · 5 hours ago
Senior Digital Product Owner
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$121K/yr - $181K/yrCaterpillar Inc. is a global leader in manufacturing construction and mining equipment, committed to building a sustainable world. They are seeking a Senior Digital Product Owner to lead cross-functional software development teams in creating innovative digital solutions for customer services, maximizing product value and guiding the Agile team.
EnergyManufacturingOil and Gas
No H1B
Responsibilities
Maximize the value of the product and the work of the Agile team
Create, refine, and prioritize the team’s Product Backlog
Communicate Product Backlog priorities to the team
Act as one of the key decision-makers regarding what features the product will have
Consult the Product Manager to ensure the backlog and development roadmap include all strategic level inputs
Inform the Product Manager on the status of the team and product (examples include design reviews, release timing, risks, dependencies, and team health)
Convey the vision of what is to be built to the team
Assist with the elaboration of Epics
Create Features or Product Backlog Items
Ensures work items have clear problem statements, acceptance criteria, or other requirements
Facilitate the team's creation of sprint goals at the beginning of every sprint
Work closely with key stakeholders and partner groups throughout the organization to gather requirements, manage expectations, and ensure alignment on the product roadmap
Consider technical feasibility of proposed solutions
Manage application releases and content
Represent the voice of the user, interfacing and engaging with users to gather feedback
Participate in Daily Scrum as needed
Participate in Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, and Retrospectives
Oversee product design and development across the Software Product Development Lifecycle, working with business analysts, designers, developers, and quality assurance to ensure requirements are met
Inspect the product progress at the end of every Sprint and accept or reject the work that has been done by the Agile team
Act as the voice of the team, communicating status externally
Be a good role model of Agile values; understand the framework and the roles of each team member
Be a champion for the Agile community and help to further the community within the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or commensurate professional experience
Mid-level experience in a digital product role, owning and delivering complex digital solutions
Demonstrated ability to identify and understand problems and develop solutions customer will love
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with international and cross organization teams
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred
Experience with Agile Software Development methodologies
Experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager
Product Owner or Product Manager certification
Experience with Agile software tools such as Azure DevOps, JIRA, etc
Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and demonstrated experience employing SDLC to deliver products
Knowledge of Solar's turbomachinery products and services
Knowledge of Solar Turbines policies, standards, procedures, and a broad understanding of Solar's organization
Demonstrated use of strong product sense
Experience working with onshore/offshore team model
Demonstrated ability to empower teams
Strong sense of accountability
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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
Solar Turbines
Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines.
Founded in 1927
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1981-05-15Acquired
Leadership Team
R
Robert May
Chief Financial Officer
B
Bryan Ross
COO
Recent News
2025-11-19
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