IT/OT senior architect - Defense

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company is seeking a proven pre-sales leader to act as a Smart Factory architect. The role involves inspiring clients and leading engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience in client-facing roles and a deep understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes. Join us for a hybrid working environment where you can make a difference.

Benefits

Hybrid working up to 70%

Ability to work from abroad

Access to digital learning platforms

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in client-facing roles.
• Extensive experience in solutions architecture and technical consulting.
• Deep understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-sales efforts and promote Smart Factory solutions.
• Manage a team of engineers and ensure technological relevance.
• Architect and develop smart factory solutions for clients.

Skills

Pre-sales leadership

Smart Factory architecture

Client engagement

Team management

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 promote and develop world-class Smart Factory solutions for our clients across the Defense sector, taking clients on their Smart Factory journey from demonstrating the need and value of Industry 4.0 solutions, supporting sales teams, architecting solutions, and leading engineering teams to deliver the right solutions.
• You will manage a team of IT/OT/IOT engineers, making sure your team is always on top of new technologies.

Qualifications

• 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 presales 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

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 Security Check (SC) clearance.
• You can bring your whole self to work.

About Capgemini

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.