targeted role

[ˈtɑːr.ɡɪ.tɪd roʊl]
nounpl: targeted roles
função direcionada / papel específico
1. A specific position or responsibility designed to meet particular objectives or criteria
The company created a targeted role in marketing to focus exclusively on social media engagement.
A empresa criou uma função direcionada em marketing para focar exclusivamente no engajamento de mídia social.
2. A job position designed for an individual with specific skills or qualifications
She was offered a targeted role as a senior developer after demonstrating advanced technical skills.
Ela foi oferecida um papel específico como desenvolvedora sênior após demonstrar habilidades técnicas avançadas.
3. An organizational position created to address a particular business need or challenge
A targeted role was established to improve customer retention and satisfaction.
Uma função direcionada foi estabelecida para melhorar a retenção e satisfação do cliente.
This term is primarily used in corporate and human resources contexts in both American and Brazilian business environments. In Brazil, it reflects the growing influence of modern organizational practices and strategic human resource management. It emphasizes precision in job design and the alignment of individual skills with organizational needs, reflecting contemporary business culture focused on efficiency and specialization.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
specialized positionspecific roledesignated positiontailored jobfocused responsibility
Antonyms / Antônimos
general rolebroad positionuniversal rolegeneric job

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
função direcionada / papel específico
Most commonly used in corporate and HR contexts
São Paulo
posição estratégica / função direcionada
Often used in business and technology sectors
Rio de Janeiro
papel direcionado / função específica
Similar usage as General Brazilian
Portugal
cargo direcionado / função alvo
Less common usage; more formal in Portuguese corporate language

Related Words

job descriptionpositionresponsibilityobjectivequalificationorganizational structurerecruitment

Related Idioms & Phrases

fill a specific role
tailor a position
customize a job
meet role requirements
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