Engagement Manager - Aerospace Sector

Capgemini Engineering; Mirabel; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Other benefits as per policy

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering is seeking an Engagement Manager to lead aerospace and defense projects in North America. You will own project scope, schedule, and budget, coordinating cross-functional teams across time zones to ensure delivery excellence.

You will work closely with clients, manage contracts, and implement risk controls while maintaining high-quality standards. Fluency in English and French is preferred, with a strong client-facing aptitude and experience in engineering consultancy or OEM

Qualifications

• Engineering background in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or Methods and Tools development.
• Experience in engineering consultancy and/or Aircraft OEM preferred.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in French and English.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and multitasking.
• Minimum 7 years in the engineering field.
• Project management experience in the aeronautics industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage aerospace projects with full lifecycle oversight.
• Understand technical scope and optimize ways of working.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget deliveries within scope.
• Coordinate internal resources with Engineering Manager.
• Develop detailed project plans and monitor execution.
• Manage project risks and changes using formal methods.
• Maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical

Aerospace

Systems Engineering

Methods & Tools

Client-facing communication

Bilingual (French & English)

Tools

JIRA

MS Project

SharePoint

Job description

About the job you are considering

Capgemini Engineering is looking for an Engagement Manager for managing projects in Aerospace and Defense Industry.

The main objective is to reach operational excellence for all our projects and to ensure the right performance with customer satisfaction. Scope includes program management for projects for one or more Aerospace Engineering projects.

This position is part of Capgemini Engineering North America Delivery Organization and would report to Account Delivery Head/Executive of Aerospace and Defense delivery unit.

Your Role

• Manage aerospace projects (Airframe and System Engineering projects) with a complete view from product life cycle.
• Understand the technical scope and be able to optimize the way of working.
• Technical knowledge of mechanical design process and stress analysis for airframe.
• Manage contract requirements.
• Be the focal point for our customer on this project portfolio,
• Coordinate internal resources with Engineering Manager,
• Accountable for on-time deliveries, on quality, within scope and budget;
• Ensure resource availability and allocation;
• Develop project objectives, involving all relevant resources and ensuring technical feasibility;
• Develop a detailed project plan and monitor/control project execution
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage project scope, schedule and costs changes;
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
• Report and escape to management as needed;
• Perform risk management to minimize the impact of project risks;
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients and all stakeholders;
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Understand the technical scope and be able to optimize the way of working
• Used to work in service catalogue mode, with close tracking of efficiency and profitability
• Familiar with PM commercial tools as JIRA, MS Project, Sharepoint, …
• Used to work in transnational projects with team based on different time zones and cultures

Your Skills and Experience

• Engineering background, preferably in following engineering fields: Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, Methods and Tools development.
• Experience working in an engineering consultancy environment and/or Aircraft OEM preferred
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills;
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in the engineering field.
• Project management experience in the aeronautics Industry

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is CAD $76,336 - $166,552 / year.

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees.

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice:

Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations 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 fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.