Technology Project Team Leader

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.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We are a leader and proudly have the largest global presence in the industries we serve.

For over 95 years, Caterpillar has been making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. Here you’ll find challenges that excite you and development opportunities to build a lifelong career.

We are a large international company working on cutting edge software in the underground mining sector. Based in any of Brisbane, Melbourne or Perth, this exciting position provides exposure to the underground mining sector in a friendly and dynamic team. We provide opportunities to grow your skill set and knowledge around all aspects of mining and the software development process. Our local team works globally with other product groups and remote customers to provide opportunity to travel for face to face collaboration and on-site activities.

You are a technical leader with a history of identifying and analysing real world problems. You will be an out of the box thinker who is happy working on a variety of problems. You are a self-starter who enjoys seeing a solution through to completion. You take pride in the quality of your work and enjoy collaborating with the wider team and customers to help define and create the best products possible. You may have experience with automation or machine integration systems that utilise sensory inputs to deliver tracking and optimisation of mine sites or other manufacturing / plant operations. You enjoy occasional trips to mine sites and enjoy watching a solution achieve its objective for our customers.

Responsibilities :

Gain a thorough understanding of Minestar and the capability / feature set(s) applicable

Coordinate and lead delivery teams as part of a corporate product development governance framework and report progress and issues through to program and product managers

Develop project artefacts including project charters, gateway review packs and tactical project plans

Identify and resolve conflicting requirements across the team and the program of work

Identify functional and technical dependencies across multiple products and product components

Manage high priority customer issues for products in the field, including escalation reporting to stakeholders and tracking six sigma based issue resolution processes

Participate in agile planning processes as part of a SAFe process framework

Work with delivery teams to ensure scope is understood and work estimates are reflective

Clearly define quality expectations then understand and accept assessment of product risk identified by Verification & Validation teams

Contribute to the definition of product technical roadmaps and multi-generational plans that satisfy business and customer needs within the constraints of our delivery capabilities

Contribute to governance gateways as part of the product development process framework

Contribute to the definition of acceptance criteria for product capabilities to ensure clarity for stakeholders

Contribute to annual and program lifecycle budgets and cashflows

Mentor and develop junior team members

Experience required :

5+ Years of relevant commercial experience

Skills Required :

Team leadership for both direct and virtual teams – Initiate / lead team activities and collaborate with broader organisation to solve problems

Agile and other Project Management discipline experience

Experience with engineering based Product Development

Experience with Requirements Management processes and tools

Skills Desired :

Autonomous vehicles, robotics or other dynamic system applications

Understanding of networking and distributed systems

Understanding of underground mining processes

Personal Attributes :

Strong customer focus

Willingness to learn and consistent approach to self-development and improvement

Willingness to take on-board and provide feedback to colleagues, junior team members, and leaders

Strong analytical, design and problem-solving skills

Ability to effectively manage your own time and agreed priorities

Asks for help as appropriate and demonstrates that they have learnt from it.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive remuneration package, including an attractive Bonus and Share options

A strong commitment to safety and your wellbeing

An inclusive workplace culture focused on quality, customer service and the environment

A commitment to diversity and inclusion, equal opportunity, and equal outcome

A commitment to ongoing personal and professional development within Caterpillar

The opportunity to do truly meaningful work in a supportive, constructive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

Posting Dates :

July 18, 2024 - August 8, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).