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.
Product Owner – Sailpoint IdentityIQ
Role Definition:
Serve as the Product Owner for Caterpillar’s deployment of SailPoint IdentityIQ. In this capacity, you will oversee the development and implementation of SailPoint IdentityIQ—an industry-leading identity governance platform—within our organization. This position necessitates a comprehensive understanding of identity and access management principles, along with exceptional communication and collaboration abilities.
**What You Will Do: **
- Oversee SailPoint IdentityIQ development, implementation, and product roadmap at Caterpillar.
- Act as an identity and access management subject matter expert.
- Collaborate with teams to define project requirements and scope.
- Prioritize and manage feature backlog for business value and resources.
- Liaise with stakeholders to align the solution with their needs.
- Coordinate with developers for on-time, quality feature delivery.
- Perform user acceptance testing and gather feedback for improvement.
- Provide clear communication on timelines and updates to management.
- Monitor trends to drive innovation in identity management.
- Train and support internal teams on SailPoint features.
- Track product performance, propose enhancements, and ensure compliance.
- Continuously improving the product for evolving business and technological needs.
What You Have:
- Skilled with SailPoint IdentityIQ software.
- Experienced working within Agile frameworks.
- Key competencies include leadership, teamwork, strong interpersonal communication, and influence.
Business Understanding & Methods:
- Capable of developing business cases and mapping out business processes.
General IT Knowledge:
- Familiar with application brokerage, asset management, migration planning, understanding SLAs, and related responsibilities.
Technical IT Skills:
- Demonstrates expertise in areas like software engineering, security, data interchange, data management, networking, databases, servers, storage, collaboration tools, or similar technical fields.
Top Candidates Will Have:
A bachelor’s degree in information technology (or a closely related technical discipline) from an accredited institution is required, OR an associate's degree plus relevant experience.
Prior experience as a SailPoint IdentityIQ Product Owner in an Agile team.
Strong technical, communication, and influencing abilities.
Exposure to various business processes or organizational settings and broad IT discipline experience.
Additional Info:
- The primary location for this position is Peoria, IL, Irving, TX or Nashville, TN.
- **You must be willing to work 5 days ONSITE. **
- SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE.
- Relocation is available for qualified candidates.
Skills Descriptors:
**Communicating Complex Concepts: **
- Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, plain language appropriate to the audience.
**Consulting: **
- Knowledge of techniques, roles, and responsibilities in providing technical or business guidance to clients, both internal and external; ability to apply consulting knowledge appropriately.
**Cybersecurity Standards and Policies: **
- Knowledge of developing cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures; ability to develop and communicate policies, standards and procedures that guide interactions with customers.
**Adaptability: **
- Willingness to adapt to new challenges and changes in the cybersecurity landscape.
Collaboration:
- Enjoy working in a collaborative environment and collaborating with various stakeholders.
Problem-Solving:
- Passion for identifying and solving complex security issues.
**Coachability: **
- The ideal candidate be able to coach others effectively while also being open to receiving coaching and feedback.
Curiosity:
- A strong curiosity about new attack vectors and remediations, always seeking to stay ahead of potential threats.
**Goal-Driven: **
- A goal-driven mindset, focused on achieving objectives and continuously improving security measures.
What You Will Get:
- Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
- Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
- All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
**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 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.
Summary Pay Range:
$112,710.00 - $183,140.00
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:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
May 7, 2026 - May 21, 2026
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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