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PIM Platform Engineering Manager - Software Engineering

Caterpillar · Chicago, IL · $147,760–$240,110 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 27, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

As the final technical decision-maker for the platform, how do you make and communicate a hard call?

What they are checking: Comfort owning technical decisions while explaining them so the team understands and commits.

This is a hands-on leadership role. How do you split your time between code, design and people?

What they are checking: Whether they stay technical enough to lead without becoming the bottleneck on delivery.

Tell me about a time you unblocked a team that was stuck.

What they are checking: Whether they act quickly on blockers, which the posting names as a core part of the job.

What would you do

Midway through the migration, data quality issues surface that will delay the schedule. What do you do?

What they are checking: Honest escalation with options, and whether they fix root causes rather than migrate bad data.

How do you grow engineers on your team while still hitting migration deadlines?

What they are checking: Balancing delivery pressure with developing people so the team doesn't burn out or stall.

About the work

Walk me through how you would plan a migration from Informatica P360 to Akeneo.

What they are checking: Whether they can lay out data mapping, phasing, cutover and rollback for a high-risk platform migration.

How do you migrate product data and attributes without breaking downstream channels that depend on them?

What they are checking: Awareness of consumers, contracts and parallel runs so nothing downstream fails on cutover day.

How do you run architecture reviews so they catch real problems without slowing the team?

What they are checking: A practical review process that improves quality instead of becoming a gate everyone resents.

How do you measure reliability and quality for a PIM platform?

What they are checking: Whether they define clear indicators like sync failures, data latency and incident rates.

How do you design integrations between the PIM and systems like eCommerce sites, ERP and a DAM?

What they are checking: Understanding of APIs, event-driven sync and error handling across connected platforms.

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The full job description

As published by Caterpillar.

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, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world. Job Summary The PIM Platform Engineering Manager leads engineering strategy and delivery for the PIM platform, owning technical direction, architecture review, and quality/reliability for the team's Akeneo and Informatica P360 migration work. This is a hands-on leadership role: you set technical direction, unblock delivery, and are the final technical decision-maker for the platform. What You Will Do • Lead technical direction and platform engineering strategy for Akeneo, including architecture review and technical decision-making • Own delivery execution and backlog shaping across the PIM engineering team (tech leads, engineers, BA, TPO, sys admin) • Guide the Informatica P360-to-Akeneo migration and transition, including migration planning and integration strategy • Review solution designs and ensure workflows, enrichment rules, and Akeneo extensions are built on reusable, standardized patterns • Validate technical readiness for releases and migration cutovers; own quality and reliability for the platform • Provide vendor/SOW oversight (Capgemini) for P360 maintenance during the Akeneo transition • Review backlog quality and ensure the team consistently ships working platform capabilities • Solve hands-on technical problems and unblock integration/migration issues directly when needed What You Will Have: Products and Services: Knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups; ability to apply knowledge of product and service appropriately to diverse situations. Organizational Leadership: Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives. Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements. Software Development Life Cycle: Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace. Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design. Software Quality Assurance and Testing: Knowledge of software quality assurance and testing; ability to apply appropriate processes, tools, and techniques for assuring a high level of quality in computer software products and systems. Considerations For Top Candidates: • Proven engineering leadership experience managing platform, PIM, or MDM engineering teams • Hands-on technical background in Akeneo • Strong architecture and solution-design review experience, including API and integration design • Experience leading platform migrations (system-to-system data and workflow migration) • Comfortable owning delivery execution: backlog management, sprint planning, release readiness • Vendor/SOW management experience • Strong communicator who can align architecture, business, and delivery teams Additional Details: • This position requires the candidate to be in Chicago, IL, Peoria, IL, Broomfield, CO or Irving, TX • Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position • Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position. • This position will require up to 10% travel Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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. Summary Pay Range: $147,760.00 - $240,110.00 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 Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Posting Dates: September 27, 2026 - October 5, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community .