Customer Segment Product Manager

About the role

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. About Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies (CTCT) The CTCT division (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 . What Makes This Role Great: In this role, you will be the primary strategist for a specific customer segment, acting as a strategic advisor to product development teams and directly influencing the roadmaps for industry-standard grade control platforms. You will have the unique opportunity to build and manage a Segment Cohort, creating a continuous feedback loop with end-users that validates innovation and shapes the future of construction, mining, and landfill industries. Key Exciting Responsibilities Establish and communicate a cohesive segment strategy that serves as the "North Star" for product teams to align with broader business goals. Lead a highly engaged Customer Segment Cohort to gather continuous, validated feedback through all phases of product learning and development. Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to advise product development teams, ensuring execution remains grounded in real-world customer needs. Partner with Competitive Intelligence and parent organizations to synchronize market knowledge and mitigate competitive pressures. Collaborate with cross-functional leads in Design, Research, and Technical teams to build consensus and resolve blockers for segment-specific success. Essential Skills & Experience You possess a BS in Engineering or a related technical field. You have a minimum of 5-7 years of experience as a Product Manager. You have a proven ability to translate deep customer insights into actionable, long-term strategic frameworks. You are a natural influencer capable of building consensus between parent organizations and internal stakeholders. You have experience monitoring marketplace trends and making sound recommendations amidst complex, contradictory alternatives. You demonstrate exceptional communication skills, with the ability to adapt technical presentations for diverse global audiences. Bonus Points For: Previous experience working within a joint venture or matrixed global organizational structure. Deep domain knowledge in GNSS, optical total stations, lasers, or sonic positioning technologies. Background in heavy machinery applications for construction, mining, or paving industries. Logistics: Location: Dayton, OH or Westminster, CO (In Office) Travel Requirement: 25% Why You'll Love Working With Us 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