IT/OT senior architect - Defense

Capgemini Engineering; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm in Manchester is seeking an IT / OT senior architect to develop Smart Factory solutions in the Defense sector. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in engineering and strong client-facing skills. This role offers hybrid working and opportunities for personal development. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Hybrid working up to 70%

Possibility to work up to 45 days per year from abroad

Open access to digital learning platforms

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience handling different client organizations and environments.
• Deep understanding of product development, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain processes.
• Experience architecting and developing smart factory solutions in business processes.

Responsibilities

• Promote and develop Smart Factory solutions for clients in the Defense sector.
• Manage a team of IT / OT / IOT engineers, ensuring they are updated with new technologies.

Skills

Client-facing experience in solutions architecture

Experience in pre-sales engineering

Understanding of smart factory solutions

Leadership in IT / OT / IOT teams

Job description

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.

Your Role

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.

Your Profile

• 15+ years of experience of having handled different client organisations, business lines & environments.
• 15+ years of experience in engineering, with client facing experience in a solutions architecture, technical consulting, or pre‑sales engineering role
• Prior experience of architecting & developing smart factory solutions in business processes
• Platform level / major system Architect
• Deep understanding of product development, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain processes

If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply, your unique experience could be just what we need.

What you’ll love about working here

• Hybrid working up to 70%
• Possibility to work up to 45 days per year from abroad
• Open access to digital learning platforms

Need to know

• All roles will require a level of security clearance; BPSS OR Security Clearance
• To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain.
• 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.

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.