Caterpillar Brazil
Principal Digital Product Manager; Dynamics 365 Finance
Caterpillar Brazil, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
**Job Summary:**
Caterpillar is seeking a well-qualified Principal Digital Product Manager; Dynamics 365 Finance, who will be responsible for supporting the finance functional needs of the Caterpillar Enterprise Resource Platform (ERP) template for our Caterpillar Dealers. The Caterpillar ERP product will be built using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and aim to improve for dealer operations with core financial and accounting processes by aligning the platform with business objectives, finance processes, and compliance requirements.******Requirements Definition**:* Collaborate with Caterpillar, Caterpillar Dealers, and business stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document complex business requirements, translating them into actionable specifications* Partner with Microsoft and our Systems Implementation Partner to translate requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria tailored for our industry.* Act as the voice of the Dealer throughout the development process, ensuring the requirements from our stakeholders and end-users are incorporated in the ERP product* Ensure all aspects of Dealers financial operations are covered by the capabilities within the Cat Dealer ERP product.* Coordinate with other Product Managers for cross-functional requirements and roadmap planning to deliver Dealer Business Processes.* Coordinate and validate business requirements to support timely and high-quality software releases.* Facilitate sprint planning, backlog refinement, and stakeholder communication to ensure business value delivery.* Partner with cross-functional teams to manage release dependencies, clarify requirements, and maintain alignment throughout the development cycle.**ERP & Systems Knowledge** **(MS Dynamics 365 Finance focus)*** Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance (or other related ERP) in a product or process leadership role.* Understanding of ERP system configuration, security, and integrations with related systems.* Awareness of Microsoft release cycles and ability to assess new features for business value.* Knowledge of ERP product lifecycle management, including adoption and change management.* Strong understanding of core accounting and finance operations (AP, AR, GL, FA, budgeting, and reporting).* Ability to identify gaps and inefficiencies in financial workflows and design system-driven solutions.* Familiarity with GAAP, IFRS, SOX, and audit/compliance requirements.* Experience supporting month-end close, audit readiness, and financial statement accuracy.* Strong analytical skills to interpret financial/operational data and identify improvement opportunities.* Experience defining and monitoring KPIs such as close cycle time, invoice processing efficiency, and reporting accuracy.* Ability to support Finance leadership with data-driven insights and decision-making.* Familiarity with reporting tools like Power BI or other financial analysis platforms.* Monitors developments in critical-thinking and decision-making models for potential use by organization.* Anticipates special issues and considerations for effective decision-making during a crisis.* Ability to translate complex finance requirements into business-friendly and technical terms.* Skilled at facilitating workshops, demos, and discussions with Finance, IT, and business leaders.* Strong presentation and negotiation skills to align diverse stakeholders.* Collaborative approach to building consensus and driving adoption across departments.* Proven experience owning a product backlog, defining roadmaps, and managing releases.* Skilled in writing clear user stories and acceptance criteria based on stakeholder input.* Comfortable leading sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives with cross-functional teams.* Ability to balance competing priorities and ensure alignment with business objectives.* Participates in User Acceptance Testing (UAT)* Software Product Management* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Information Systems, or equivalent experience.* Experienced as a Product Owner, Finance Systems Analyst, or Finance Process Lead with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance (or Dynamics AX).* Proven knowledge of core finance processes: AP, AR, GL, FA, budgeting, and reporting.* Familiarity with GAAP, IFRS, SOX, and audit/compliance standards.* Working knowledge of ERP design and project planning.* Agile/Scrum experience with system enhancement delivery.* Strong leadership in working within a cross-functional organization to coordinate development, dependencies and risks for product delivery* Experience in Dealer and / or Rental industry is a plus* 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Caterpillar is seeking a well-qualified Principal Digital Product Manager; Dynamics 365 Finance, who will be responsible for supporting the finance functional needs of the Caterpillar Enterprise Resource Platform (ERP) template for our Caterpillar Dealers. The Caterpillar ERP product will be built using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and aim to improve for dealer operations with core financial and accounting processes by aligning the platform with business objectives, finance processes, and compliance requirements.******Requirements Definition**:* Collaborate with Caterpillar, Caterpillar Dealers, and business stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document complex business requirements, translating them into actionable specifications* Partner with Microsoft and our Systems Implementation Partner to translate requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria tailored for our industry.* Act as the voice of the Dealer throughout the development process, ensuring the requirements from our stakeholders and end-users are incorporated in the ERP product* Ensure all aspects of Dealers financial operations are covered by the capabilities within the Cat Dealer ERP product.* Coordinate with other Product Managers for cross-functional requirements and roadmap planning to deliver Dealer Business Processes.* Coordinate and validate business requirements to support timely and high-quality software releases.* Facilitate sprint planning, backlog refinement, and stakeholder communication to ensure business value delivery.* Partner with cross-functional teams to manage release dependencies, clarify requirements, and maintain alignment throughout the development cycle.**ERP & Systems Knowledge** **(MS Dynamics 365 Finance focus)*** Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance (or other related ERP) in a product or process leadership role.* Understanding of ERP system configuration, security, and integrations with related systems.* Awareness of Microsoft release cycles and ability to assess new features for business value.* Knowledge of ERP product lifecycle management, including adoption and change management.* Strong understanding of core accounting and finance operations (AP, AR, GL, FA, budgeting, and reporting).* Ability to identify gaps and inefficiencies in financial workflows and design system-driven solutions.* Familiarity with GAAP, IFRS, SOX, and audit/compliance requirements.* Experience supporting month-end close, audit readiness, and financial statement accuracy.* Strong analytical skills to interpret financial/operational data and identify improvement opportunities.* Experience defining and monitoring KPIs such as close cycle time, invoice processing efficiency, and reporting accuracy.* Ability to support Finance leadership with data-driven insights and decision-making.* Familiarity with reporting tools like Power BI or other financial analysis platforms.* Monitors developments in critical-thinking and decision-making models for potential use by organization.* Anticipates special issues and considerations for effective decision-making during a crisis.* Ability to translate complex finance requirements into business-friendly and technical terms.* Skilled at facilitating workshops, demos, and discussions with Finance, IT, and business leaders.* Strong presentation and negotiation skills to align diverse stakeholders.* Collaborative approach to building consensus and driving adoption across departments.* Proven experience owning a product backlog, defining roadmaps, and managing releases.* Skilled in writing clear user stories and acceptance criteria based on stakeholder input.* Comfortable leading sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives with cross-functional teams.* Ability to balance competing priorities and ensure alignment with business objectives.* Participates in User Acceptance Testing (UAT)* Software Product Management* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Information Systems, or equivalent experience.* Experienced as a Product Owner, Finance Systems Analyst, or Finance Process Lead with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance (or Dynamics AX).* Proven knowledge of core finance processes: AP, AR, GL, FA, budgeting, and reporting.* Familiarity with GAAP, IFRS, SOX, and audit/compliance standards.* Working knowledge of ERP design and project planning.* Agile/Scrum experience with system enhancement delivery.* Strong leadership in working within a cross-functional organization to coordinate development, dependencies and risks for product delivery* Experience in Dealer and / or Rental industry is a plus* 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr