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Kimmel and Associates
Vice President of Customer Technology-Heavy Equipment
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A Vice President of Engineering is responsible for providing leadership in planning, establishing and directing all aspects of the company's engineering policies, objectives and initiatives based on product and profitability goals. Responsible for supplying and maintaining adequate resources for Engineering functions in the pursuit of the company's strategic goals and operational plans.
$243,582 / year median in California
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description About the Company For more than 100 years, the company has been a trusted Caterpillar dealer serving Central and Southern California. The company is known for strong customer relationships, technical expertise, exceptional service, and long-term stability. The company is continuing to invest in connected equipment, digital platforms, and worksite technology to help customers improve safety, productivity, uptime, and fleet visibility. About the Position The Vice President of Customer Technology will lead the company's customer technology strategy and oversee the adoption and growth of connected equipment, digital platforms, worksite technology, and emerging solutions. This executive will lead the Sitech division , including technology sales, operations, service, sales engineering, and technical teams. The role will work closely with sales, product support, parts, rental, marketing, and executive leadership to drive customer adoption and long-term value. Key Responsibilities Lead strategy for Caterpillar integrated technology, Trimble/Sitech, drone and geospatial solutions, digital platforms, and emerging technologies. Develop customer solutions around grade control, productivity, payload, condition monitoring, and connected fleets. Manage budgets and P&L performance while identifying opportunities for growth. Lead, coach, and develop technology sales and support teams. Build scalable customer onboarding, training, and sales programs. Equip dealership teams to effectively sell, demonstrate, and support technology solutions. Align Sitech and dealership teams around customer outcomes and revenue growth. Partner with marketing to increase customer awareness and technology adoption. Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI-enabled customer solutions. Ensure technology offerings meet appropriate contractual, risk, and compliance requirements. Requirements Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered. 10+ years of relevant industry experience . Senior-level leadership experience in heavy equipment, construction technology, dealership operations, digital fleet solutions, Sitech, or construction positioning technology. Strong knowledge of machine technology, telematics, grade control, connected fleets, and digital platforms. Proven P&L, budgeting, team leadership, and business development experience. Strong customer engagement, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills. Ability to translate complex technology into practical customer value. Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and organizational change. Ability to travel up to 25% . Benefits Competitive executive compensation package. Comprehensive benefits. Leadership development and career growth opportunities. Opportunity to lead a strategic technology division within a company with 100+ years of success. Direct impact on an established company's technology strategy, customer experience, and future growth. Salary $200K - $225
K Yearly Location Los Angeles, CA Job Overview Job Posted:
4 days agoJob Expires:
4w 1d Job Type Full Time Education Any Experience N/A Vacancies 1 Job Title Vice President Job Function Executive Leadership Copy LinkBenefits
- Dental Insurance
- Leadership Development