Engineering Project Team Leader

Career Area: Engineering 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. Looking for career progression where you get to lead an awesome team but still remain hands‑on technical at the same time? What You Will Do Leading, inspiring, and supporting an existing team of software engineers and alpha testers, including goal setting, performance management, and career planning. Providing technical guidance to team members and helping to remove roadblocks for them. Development and evolution of solutions on embedded Linux using C++ and web applications using Angular and TypeScript. Facilitating the efficient application of each person’s time to prioritize work by allocation and monitoring of tasks at a level of detail appropriate to each person. You’ll have a genuine interest in developing yourself, as well as others. Collaborating across geographically dispersed CTCT sites to drive continuous improvements in software development processes. Skills / Knowledge / Experience you should bring Experience in at least one of the following but ideally two: C++; Web Development. Previously led projects and owned them through to completion. Ability to work proactively, with limited direction, and manage projects under tight deadlines in a fast‑paced, constantly changing environment across multiple time zones. Strong analytical and decision‑making skills. Demonstrable solid experience working as a Software Engineer at the Senior/Lead level. Working with globally dispersed teams is a plus. Location: Based at Trimble’s NZ headquarters in Christchurch, this position requires working onsite five days a week. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr