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At Capgemini Engineering

The world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

About the job you’re considering​

We are looking for a IT/OT senior architect – Defense whose responsibility will be to promote and develop world-class Smart Factory solutions for our clients across the Defense sector. This individual should have experience of taking clients on their Smart Factory journey from demonstrating the need and value of Industry 4.0 solutions, supporting sales team, architecting solutions, leading engineering teams to deliver the right solutions.

You will be a proven and energetic pre-sales leader and Smart Factory architect with a visible passion for the solutions we deliver, capable of inspiring our clients and our delivery teams and convincing others to support you to achieve your objectives. You will manage a team of IT/OT/IOT engineers, making sure your team is always on top of new technologies.

Hybrid working:The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.​

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f you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including: ​i

dentity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)Y

our RoleD

elivering on the promises we have made to our stakeholders requires a certain kind of leader, and our vision for leadership is based on 5 dimensions, designed to help us shape the way we work. Candidates will be required to explore these dimensions and demonstrate how they have employed aspects of them in the past, using concrete examples, and how they plan to incorporate them going forward in this new role.

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  • 5+ years of experience of having handled different client organisations, business lines & environments. 1

  • 5+ years of experience in engineering, with client facing experience in a solutions architecture, technical consulting, or presales engineering roleP

  • rior experience of architecting & developing smart factory solutions in business processesP

  • latform level / major system ArchitectD

  • eep understanding of product development, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain processesS

  • olid understanding the smart factory concepts, practices, and procedures. OEE, Assembly, Part, Bill of Materials, Workflow Process, Release to Manufacturing, Revise, Change Management, Product Structure, Process Management, Customization, Logistics, Supply ChainD

  • emonstrable relationships with Senior Clients up to CXO LevelE

  • xperience of working with near-shore and offshore engineering centresA

  • detailed knowledge of the Defense sectorA

  • developed understanding of project planning, budgeting and financial management.E

  • xperience with an SI is a plus, understanding the corresponding working processes.E

  • xpertise on 2 of 4 major ISV platforms (Siemens, PTC, Dassault Systems, AVEVA) is requiredL

  • eading complex and high value engagements in a Delivery or Engineering role, through life, from pre-sales to closure

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    ou can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.Y

    our skills and experience•

    Client and team focused•

    Sound problem solving, analytical and negotiating skills•

    Outstanding communicator (written and verbal) and networker•

    Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build rapport with others•

    Self-motivated and able to use initiative•

    Organised, good time management and prioritisation•

    Methodical approach to work, with good attention to details and strong logic and reasoning skills

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    on’t meet every single requirements? Studies have shown women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.Y

    our security clearanceT

    o be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. ​T

    o obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements.​T

    hroughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.​S

    ome posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process.W

    hat does ‘Get The Future You Want ‘ mean for you?Y

    ou will be encouraged to have a positive work-life balance. Our hybrid-first way of working means we embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. You’d be joining an accredited Great Place to work for Wellbeing in 2024. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions. ​T

    o help support wellbeing we have trained ‘Mental Health Champions’ across each of our business areas, and we have invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy. You will reimagine what’s possible: creating value for the world’s leading organisations through technology to build a sustainable, more inclusive future. You will work with a range of clients all with a unique set of business, technological and societal ambitions, which will make a real impact across the UK.​W

    hy you should consider Capgemini​G

    rowing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible. It’s why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses, and it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you’ll build the skills you want. You’ll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.A

    bout CapgeminiC

    apgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organisations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion

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