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Location: Barrow
Workplace type: Hyrbid 2-3 days per week in office
Due to the nature of the projects you will be working on, all candidates must be Sole British Nationals an SC Eligible to be considered.
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 role you're considering
Capgemini Engineering are looking for an individual with hands-on, technical experience delivery complex projects to clients within the defence sector.
We are seeking an Engagement Manager to join Capgemini Engineering. We are looking to attract experienced candidates with a proven history of providing effective project management in complex Defence Engineering environments, a strong desire for career advancement, and the ability to put our customers at the centre of Delivery.
As a Senior Engagement Manager, your main focus will be driving the growth and strategy
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.
Your Role
Working from within our Global Programme Office (GPO), you will primarily work on delivering projects that will lead to the convergence of physical and digital worlds through technology, engineering and manufacturing expertise to boost our clients’ competitiveness.
Your responsibilities will include:

  • Client liaison
  • Bid management
  • Project planning
  • Meet financial and non-financial targets for assigned accounts, including leading on profitability improvement initiatives.Forecasting and project finances
  • Continuous process improvement
  • Problem resolution
  • Resource allocation
  • Forecasting growth and strategy
  • Actively drive delivery-led selling across assigned Accounts.
    You 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.​
    Your skills and experience
  • Demonstrable experience of delivering technical projects in a leading/management role, from pre-sales, bidding, through to delivery, optimisation and closure in the defence sector
  • Experience in Maritime, including the integration and assurance process for deploying technology onto a naval platform
  • Experience within strategic and transformation consulting.
  • 10 years' experience in project and programme management more widely
  • Leadership of large, complex, multi-functional teams, preferable knowledge of delivery of software development projects
  • Able to gain SC Clearance
  • Proficient with Project Finances, Revenue Recognition, Margin Improvement, and Month-end Reporting
  • Proven ability to plan and organise projects effectively, with excellent attention to detail.
  • A developed understanding of business and finance, project planning and scheduling, budgeting and cost management, revenue recognition and contract management
    Don’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.
    Your Security Clearance
    To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.
    To 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.
    Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.
    Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process.
    What does 'Get The Future You Want' mean for you?
    • Impactful Experiences- 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.
    • Shape your path- You will be empowered to explore, innovate, and progress. You will benefit from Capgemini’s ‘learning for life’ mindset, meaning you will have countless training and development opportunities from thinktanks to hackathons, and access to 250,000 courses with numerous external certifications from AWS, Microsoft, Harvard ManageMentor, Cybersecurity qualifications and much more.
    • Flexibility to work your way- You 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.
    Why you should consider Capgemini Engineering
    Growing 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.
    Get the Future You Want
    About Capgemini Engineering
    Capgemini 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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