Competitive Intelligence Manager
Trimble, Dayton, OH, United States
Overview
Job Title: Construction Machine Control Competitive Specialist / Competitive Landscape Manager
Location: Dayton, Ohio, US or Christchurch, New Zealand
Division: CTCT
Master the Market: Shape the Future of Construction Tech as our Competitive Landscape Manager!
Ready to turn competitive intelligence into a strategic weapon? As our Competitive Specialist, you’ll bridge the gap between technical performance and business strategy, operationalizing a world-class evaluation framework. You will orchestrate global testing efforts across CTCT, Caterpillar, and Trimble, transforming complex data into insights that define our product roadmap and maintain our edge as a global industry leader.
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 applications where the operator benefits from 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 high-impact individual contributor role, you serve as the definitive Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the global competitive landscape. You are not merely observing the market; you are operationalizing a brand-new evaluation framework and transforming it into standard practice. By acting as the central liaison between CTCT, Caterpillar, and Trimble, you will influence the strategic direction of our technology, identify critical product gaps, and define the customer value drivers that shape the future of heavy civil construction.
Key Exciting Responsibilities
Operationalize Excellence: Move our competitive evaluation framework from high-level concept to standardized, world-class testing protocols.
Orchestrate Global Testing: Coordinate specialized internal teams—from hardware to user experience—for deep-dive competitive evaluations.
Validate Performance: Plan and execute hands-on technical assessments of CTCT and competitive systems to prove real-world performance claims.
Drive Strategic Insight: Distill complex technical findings into clear, persuasive narratives that guide executive leadership on where to focus development efforts.
Own the Intelligence: Lead monthly cross-functional calls and govern the global competitive database to ensure our intelligence is accurate and actionable.
Essential Skills & Experience
Technical Mastery: You can confidently operate and troubleshoot machine control systems, GNSS hardware, and construction software.
Collaborative Coordinator: You have a proven ability to align decentralized teams and drive reporting consistency without needing direct authority.
Data Integrity Champion: You possess an impeccable eye for detail, ensuring every data point in our competitive database is precise.
Self-Authored Success: You are a highly motivated professional who thrives when working autonomously and managing multiple complex timelines.
Bonus Points For
Prior experience in heavy civil construction or the machine control industry.
Deep domain expertise in 2D/3D grade control and onsite connectivity.
Creative problem-solving skills, such as developing workarounds to test competitive systems on non-native machines.
Intense curiosity about the machine control industry and how we can best meet the needs of customers.
Logistics
Location: Dayton, OH or Christchurch, New Zealand; In-Office.
Travel Requirement: less than 20%
Why You\'ll Love Working With Us
At Trimble, we are dedicated to making a tangible, positive real-world impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world\'s most critical challenges, improving how people live, build, move, and grow.
Our purpose-driven culture means you will be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions worldwide. Our impact ranges 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 belonging. We are 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".
Keywords: Construction, Machine Control, Competitive Intelligence, GNSS, CTCT, Caterpillar, Data Analytics, Product Manager
Compensation
Hiring Range: $136,400.00 – $187,500.00
Pay Rate Type: Salary
Bonus Eligible? Yes | Commission Eligible? No
Benefits: Trimble offers comprehensive core benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Time off plans and retirement plans. Details may vary by location.
How to Apply: Please submit an online application by clicking on the Apply Now button in this posting.
Application Deadline: Applications could be accepted until at least 30 days from the posting date.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Trimble is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace and to reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For more information, visit Trimble’s Privacy Policy and Code of Conduct pages. If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation in the application process, please contact AskPX@px.trimble.com.
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Job Title: Construction Machine Control Competitive Specialist / Competitive Landscape Manager
Location: Dayton, Ohio, US or Christchurch, New Zealand
Division: CTCT
Master the Market: Shape the Future of Construction Tech as our Competitive Landscape Manager!
Ready to turn competitive intelligence into a strategic weapon? As our Competitive Specialist, you’ll bridge the gap between technical performance and business strategy, operationalizing a world-class evaluation framework. You will orchestrate global testing efforts across CTCT, Caterpillar, and Trimble, transforming complex data into insights that define our product roadmap and maintain our edge as a global industry leader.
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 applications where the operator benefits from 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 high-impact individual contributor role, you serve as the definitive Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the global competitive landscape. You are not merely observing the market; you are operationalizing a brand-new evaluation framework and transforming it into standard practice. By acting as the central liaison between CTCT, Caterpillar, and Trimble, you will influence the strategic direction of our technology, identify critical product gaps, and define the customer value drivers that shape the future of heavy civil construction.
Key Exciting Responsibilities
Operationalize Excellence: Move our competitive evaluation framework from high-level concept to standardized, world-class testing protocols.
Orchestrate Global Testing: Coordinate specialized internal teams—from hardware to user experience—for deep-dive competitive evaluations.
Validate Performance: Plan and execute hands-on technical assessments of CTCT and competitive systems to prove real-world performance claims.
Drive Strategic Insight: Distill complex technical findings into clear, persuasive narratives that guide executive leadership on where to focus development efforts.
Own the Intelligence: Lead monthly cross-functional calls and govern the global competitive database to ensure our intelligence is accurate and actionable.
Essential Skills & Experience
Technical Mastery: You can confidently operate and troubleshoot machine control systems, GNSS hardware, and construction software.
Collaborative Coordinator: You have a proven ability to align decentralized teams and drive reporting consistency without needing direct authority.
Data Integrity Champion: You possess an impeccable eye for detail, ensuring every data point in our competitive database is precise.
Self-Authored Success: You are a highly motivated professional who thrives when working autonomously and managing multiple complex timelines.
Bonus Points For
Prior experience in heavy civil construction or the machine control industry.
Deep domain expertise in 2D/3D grade control and onsite connectivity.
Creative problem-solving skills, such as developing workarounds to test competitive systems on non-native machines.
Intense curiosity about the machine control industry and how we can best meet the needs of customers.
Logistics
Location: Dayton, OH or Christchurch, New Zealand; In-Office.
Travel Requirement: less than 20%
Why You\'ll Love Working With Us
At Trimble, we are dedicated to making a tangible, positive real-world impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world\'s most critical challenges, improving how people live, build, move, and grow.
Our purpose-driven culture means you will be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions worldwide. Our impact ranges 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 belonging. We are 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".
Keywords: Construction, Machine Control, Competitive Intelligence, GNSS, CTCT, Caterpillar, Data Analytics, Product Manager
Compensation
Hiring Range: $136,400.00 – $187,500.00
Pay Rate Type: Salary
Bonus Eligible? Yes | Commission Eligible? No
Benefits: Trimble offers comprehensive core benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Time off plans and retirement plans. Details may vary by location.
How to Apply: Please submit an online application by clicking on the Apply Now button in this posting.
Application Deadline: Applications could be accepted until at least 30 days from the posting date.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Trimble is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace and to reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For more information, visit Trimble’s Privacy Policy and Code of Conduct pages. If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation in the application process, please contact AskPX@px.trimble.com.
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