Career Area:

Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

What does it mean to live the Caterpillar Experience?

It means you play a part in building a better world. You contribute to a winning culture—a spirit of accountability—that has driven change on every continent for more than 90 years. To work with us is a commitment to improve sustainability, invent for the digital age and innovate in order to bring solutions to millions of people.  Sure, you work for Caterpillar. But more importantly, you work for the good of your career, your family, your community, and your world.

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 You 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.

What You Have:

Strong understanding of Generative AI concepts and their application in business contexts.

Proficient in analyzing and documenting functional requirements and translating them into technical specifications.

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

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.

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.

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

Minimum 5 years of experience in a functional lead role, with prior experience in Generative AI or AI-related projects.

Demonstrated ability to analyze functional requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Experience working with both business stakeholders and technical teams to deliver successful AI projects.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

Certifications in business analysis or project management (e.g., CBAP, PMP) are a plus.

Familiarity with AI ethics and Responsible AI principles.

Background in a specific industry or domain related to the AI projects is a plus.

What You Will Get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

Additional Info:

The ideal location for this role is East Peoria-IL, Dallas-TX, Nashville-TN

This position requires the employee to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.

This position may require 10% travel.

About Caterpillar -

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range:

$144,960.00 - $217,320.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

401(k) savings plans*

Health Savings Account (HSA)*

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

Health Lifestyle Programs*

Employee Assistance Program*

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

Career Development*

Incentive bonus*

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

July 28, 2025 - July 31, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.     

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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