Manager UX Design

Career Area

Technology, Digital and Data

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.

Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry‑leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.

Job Summary

Drive the strategic vision and hands‑on execution of digital experience for Condition Monitoring dealer‑facing application. This role will champion cross‑functional collaboration to deliver solutions that are user‑focused, forward‑thinking, and aligned with core business objectives.

What You Will Do

Craft and lead the user experience strategy for Cat Foresight, our dealer‑facing platform.

Empower dealers through an intuitive experience to efficiently manage customer operations and equipment, while unlocking actionable insights and high‑quality business leads.

Lead end‑to‑end design efforts, from discovery and research through wireframes, prototypes, and final implementation.

Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate complex requirements into intuitive, user‑centered solutions.

Establish and evolve UX standards, design systems, and best practices across teams and projects.

Mentor and guide UX designers, fostering a culture of creativity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Advocate for the user by championing usability testing, accessibility, and data‑driven design decisions.

Monitor and evaluate the impact of UX initiatives, using feedback and analytics to refine and optimize experiences.

Experience designing for WCAG Accessibility AA compliance.

What You Will Have

Creativity

Expertise in fostering original thinking and applying creative approaches to solve business challenges.

Balances innovation with practicality.

Challenges conventional methods and explores emerging trends.

Encourages and rewards imaginative ideas.

Supports experimentation and embraces learning from setbacks.

Continuously seeks fresh approaches to problem‑solving.

Organizational Leadership

Ability to inspire teams, translate vision into action, and drive results through effective leadership strategies.

Manages a UX design team supporting online parts sales.

Applies situational decision‑making techniques.

Coaches and motivates teams to achieve goals.

Converts strategic vision into actionable departmental plans.

Influences team dynamics through emotional intelligence.

Selects appropriate leadership styles based on context.

Establishes clear roles, expectations, and accountability.

User Experience Design

Expert in designing intuitive, engaging, and business‑aligned user experiences across platforms.

Evaluates business impact of UX alternatives.

Shares insights on UX evolution and trends.

Leads desktop vs. mobile UX strategy.

Guides site mapping, typography, and navigation decisions.

Integrates UX into software development processes.

Balances user needs with business and marketing goals.

User Interface Design

Expertise in crafting effective graphical interfaces that enhance usability and information delivery.

Develops comprehensive UI guides covering layout and usability.

Collaborates with engineering, product management, and other stakeholders.

Assesses business impact with design choices.

Architects platform‑level design strategies.

Translates design trends into formal specifications.

What You Will Get

Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We’ve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off‑highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel‑electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed to and contributing to a reduced‑carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Summary Pay Range

$144,960.00 – $235,440.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

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

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at

Posting Dates

November 12, 2025 - November 19, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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

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