Technical Product Manager; Data Collection & Pipeline

Job Summary

As the Technical Product Manager for Data Collection & Pipeline, you will define and execute the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of data products that enable AI, machine learning, analytics, and autonomous systems development. You will own the end‑to‑end data ecosystem, including data collection, acquisition strategies, annotation and labeling operations, quality frameworks, and scalable pipelines.

• Maximize the value of enterprise data assets and define work for multiple scrum teams supporting data collection, labeling, quality, and pipeline initiatives.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, System Engineering, Data Scientists, ML Engineers, Data Architects, Analytics Architects, and Platform Architects to own and progressively elaborate functional and non‑functional Epics and Features for Development Teams to deliver.
• Own the Data Product Backlog and make all decisions regarding its prioritization based on business value, data readiness, model performance, and operational priorities.
• Act as the key decision‑maker for data collection capabilities, labeling workflows, data quality requirements, and pipeline functionality.
• Define acceptance criteria for data products, features, datasets, and platform capabilities.
• Lead prioritization of data acquisition, sensor data collection, simulation data generation, and data sourcing initiatives.
• Drive development and optimization of labeling and annotation workflows.
• Partner with engineering teams to define and deliver scalable data ingestion, transformation, validation, storage, and delivery pipelines.
• Establish and monitor data quality metrics, governance standards, and operational KPIs to ensure datasets meet customer and business requirements.
• Represent internal and external customers by understanding data requirements and translating them into actionable product capabilities.
• Communicate data platform releases, roadmap updates, and capability enhancements to stakeholders and customers.
• Perform other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management.

• Knowledge of business analysis and related tools to identify business and data needs and recommend scalable solutions.
• Experience with the decision‑making process, balancing quality, cost, scalability, and business value.
• Strong communication skills for transmitting, receiving, and interpreting ideas across engineering, data science, operations, leadership, vendors, and customers.
• Understanding of data product business aspects, including managing data assets, current uses, future requirements, and long‑term strategy.
• Experience with data collection methodologies, acquisition strategies, annotation and labeling workflows, and data quality management.
• Knowledge of data engineering, modern architectures, ETL/ELT processes, cloud‑based platforms, and scalable pipeline best practices.
• Ability to lead enterprise‑scale data programs from strategy through roadmap execution and operationalization.
• At least 8 years of experience in Product Management, Technical Product Management, Data Product Management, or related software leadership roles.
• Experience executing data collection, acquisition, labeling, and pipeline strategies.
• Strong understanding of dataset lifecycle management, data quality frameworks, governance, and operational metrics.
• Experience working closely with Data Engineering, Machine Learning, Analytics, and Platform teams.
• Experience commercializing data products or APIs.

This is a full‑time role based in the Irving, TX office (Dallas). Relocation assistance is available. Visa sponsorship is not available.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plan*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)*
• 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*
• On‑site work required five days a week

* Benefits subject to eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This summary list excludes part‑time eligibility. The full benefit package includes additional options.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.