About the position
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. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Product Manager to lead our Identity and Access Management (IAM) product portfolio within Cat Digital. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the vision, strategy, and execution of our IAM products, ensuring they meet the needs of our customers and align with our business goals.
Responsibilities
- Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy for IAM products, aligning with the company's overall goals and objectives.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats in the IAM space.
- Collaborate with engineering, design, and other cross-functional teams to define product requirements, prioritize features, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
- Engage with customers to understand their needs, gather feedback, and ensure our IAM products address their pain points and deliver value.
- Create and maintain a product roadmap that outlines the development and release of new features and enhancements.
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of IAM products and make data-driven decisions.
- Communicate product plans, progress, and results to stakeholders, including executives, sales, marketing, and customer support teams.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, standards, and best practices in IAM and related technologies.
Requirements
- Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
- 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.
- 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.
Nice-to-haves
- A deep understanding of IAM technologies, protocols, and standards including authentication, authorization, identity federation, and directory services.
- Domain knowledge and experience with Oauth2, OIDC (OpenID Connect), Microsoft Entra/B2C, and role based access control (RBAC).
- Strong skills in product strategy, roadmap planning, and execution.
- Proven ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, driving collaboration and delivering results.
- Experience in managing and mentoring other product managers.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Passion for understanding customer needs and delivering products that exceed their expectations.
- Ability to develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy for IAM products, aligning with Cat Digital's overall goals and objectives.
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
