Senior Product Manager

Ready to shape the future of machine control technology and make a tangible impact on global construction and mining? CTCT is looking for an empowered Senior Product Manager to lead our high-performance hardware solutions team!

Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. Whether it's helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress.

Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies (CTCT a joint venture between Trimble and Caterpillar) develops positioning, control, and automation products for earthmoving and paving machines in the construction and mining industries, using technologies such as GNSS, optical total stations, lasers, and sonics. The products are used in a range of applications where the operator of the machine benefits from having accurate horizontal and vertical guidance. For more information on currently developed products, see http://construction.trimble.com/earthworks.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing GNSS receivers, Radios, and specialized hardware, directly influencing the productivity of heavy and compact construction sites and shaping the future of autonomous machine control.

Key Exciting Responsibilities

• Translate global CTCT strategy into a clear, theme-based product roadmap for GNSS and Radio components that enables next-generation system capabilities.

• Spearhead Voice of the Customer (VOC) initiatives, engaging directly with operators and dealers to validate real-world problems and define user-centric requirements.

• Own the complete hardware lifecycle, identifying and championing new opportunities while leading multi-discipline engineering teams from concept to launch.

• Drive market research and competitive analysis to ensure our hardware remains the industry benchmark for precision and reliability.

• Influence cross-functional stakeholders and external suppliers to adopt innovative points of view and deliver high-quality, sellable solutions.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Extensive professional experience in hardware product management or engineering within a global team environment.

• Proven track record managing the full hardware development lifecycle, from initial strategy to end-of-life support.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to negotiate complex concepts and influence outcomes across different business units.

• Deep understanding of customer needs with the ability to translate technical specs into market requirements aligned with business strategy.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the initiative to work independently on complex, high-impact projects.

Bonus Points For

• Experience with grade control systems, construction machine workflows, or automotive component development.

Location: Christchurch, NZ

Travel Requirement: 15%

International Relocation may be considered for the right candidate, this would also be subject to appropriate work authorisation being obtained.

At Trimble, we're not just a company that "does good"—we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world's most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow.

• You'll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you'll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. Our impact is tangible, from connected machines that save fuel to data-driven insights that reduce waste.

• Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a "hidden gem." You will work with a collaborative, supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. We're a company of "visionary pragmatists" who think boldly and build things that work.

• Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. You'll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often "self-authored," empowering proactive "doers."

Product Manager, Hardware Product Management, GNSS, Radio Technology, Machine Control, Construction Technology, CTCT, Heavy Equipment, Product Strategy, Hardware Lifecycle