Career Area:

Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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Job Summary:

The Functional Lead will play a critical role in analyzing functional requirements and bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions, specifically within the context of Generative AI projects. This role involves collaborating with business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure that AI solutions are aligned with business objectives and effectively address functional requirements.

What the candidate will do:

• Analyze and document functional requirements for Generative AI projects, ensuring they accurately reflect business needs and objectives.
• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating business requirements into clear and actionable technical specifications.
• Collaborate with business units to understand their needs and identify opportunities where Generative AI can provide value.
• Work with technical teams to design and implement AI solutions that meet functional requirements and deliver expected outcomes.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather requirements, discuss solutions, and validate that AI solutions align with business goals.
• Ensure that functional requirements are incorporated into project plans and that solutions are tested and validated against these requirements.
• Monitor and report on project progress, ensuring that functional aspects are addressed and any issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Provide guidance and support to project teams on functional aspects of AI solutions, including design, implementation, and deployment.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in Generative AI to recommend and incorporate best practices into functional requirements and solutions.
• Assist in the development of user training and documentation related to AI solutions.

Education requirement:

Bachelor’s degree in business, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Advanced English-speaking level.

What skills the ideal candidate will have:

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address functional requirements and issues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Proven track record of working with cross-functional teams and delivering solutions that meet business needs.

Software Development

• Intermediate experience in a functional lead role, with prior experience in Generative AI or AI-related projects.
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively bridge the gap between business and technical teams.

Software Development Life Cycle

• Experience with AI project lifecycle, including design, implementation, and deployment.

Software Product Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of Generative AI concepts and their application in business contexts.
• Experience working with both business stakeholders and technical teams to deliver successful AI projects.
• Proficient in analyzing and documenting functional requirements and translating them into technical specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze functional requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

What the ideal candidate will have:

• Certifications in business analysis or project management (e.g., CBAP, PMP).
• Familiarity with AI ethics and Responsible AI principles.
• Background in a specific industry or domain related to the AI projects.

Additional Information:

• This position will be located in Santa Catarina.
• 10% international travel (VISA required).
• Relocation is not available.
• Hybrid working model.

Final details     

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Posting Dates:

abril 8, 2025 - abril 15, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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