Competitive Intelligence Manager For Machine Control

Caterpillar UK

Dayton, OH, USA
Base: $128,470.00 - $192,710.00; bonus/equity: inc...
Onsite
Operationalize competitive evaluations framework
Synchronize competitive testing across teams
Investigate ai for process support
As the central liaison between CTCT, Caterpillar, and Trimble, you will orchestrate testing efforts across various specialized teams, aggregating their findings to clarify product gaps, advantages, and customer value drivers

Job Summary

  • As the central liaison between CTCT, Caterpillar, and Trimble, you will orchestrate testing efforts across various specialized teams, aggregating their findings to clarify product gaps, advantages, and customer value drivers.
  • Lead investigation into novel and innovative ways of using AI in support of these processes and frameworks.
  • Define product gaps and advantages to advise the business on where to focus development efforts.

Matching Summary

As the central liaison between CTCT, Caterpillar, and Trimble, you will orchestrate testing efforts across various specialized teams, aggregating their findings to clarify product gaps, advantages, and customer value drivers.

Salary

Base: $128,470.00 - $192,710.00; Bonus/Equity: Incentive bonus; Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits, Paid time off plan, 401(k) savings plans, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Lifestyle Programs, Employee Assistance Program, Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts, Career Development, Parental leave, Adoption benefits, Tuition Reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Operationalize competitive evaluations framework
  • Synchronize competitive testing across teams
  • Investigate AI for process support
  • Plan and execute hands-on evaluations
  • Manage competitive database
  • Acquire competitive hardware and software

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative approach and adaptability
  • Intensely curious about novel AI uses
  • Existing industry knowledge
  • Hands-on experience in construction technology

Key Requirements

  • Ability to organize and align decentralized testing activities
  • Ability to operate and troubleshoot machine control systems
  • Impeccable attention to detail in recording results
  • Proven ability to work autonomously
  • Capability to juggle multiple evaluation timelines
  • Devise innovative, ethical methods to acquire competitive intelligence
  • Create novel testing scenarios
  • Develop creative workarounds to install and test competitive systems
  • Act as the authoritative voice on competitive positioning
  • Distill complex technical data into clear narratives
  • Lead engaging cross-functional meetings
  • Prior experience in the heavy civil construction or machine control industry
  • Understanding of 2D/3D machine control, grade control, onsite connectivity, and offboard software
  • Familiarity with key competitors and their respective product portfolios
  • Knowledge of how different user groups value specific features
  • Use data-driven insights to persuade teams
  • Guide the organization on what not to focus on
  • Drive consensus between Cat and Trimble stakeholders
  • Build strong bridges with functional experts
  • Cultivate external relationships with dealers and industry networks
  • Actively listen to sales and support teams
  • Analyze the economic and operational impact of technical gaps
  • Assess competitive moves within the broader context of industry trends
  • Predict competitor trajectories based on current data
  • Experience institutionalizing frameworks across an organization
  • Strong communications skills
  • Familiarity with AI tools and curiosity in how it can be thoughtfully leveraged
  • A growth mindset

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