Managing Project Manager

Capgemini; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Wellbeing programme

Learning & development

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

Capgemini UK is seeking a proactive Project Manager to lead technology-enabled transformation initiatives across UK clients, including the Cyber practice. You will drive delivery across complex programs, manage budgets, and foster strong executive relationships.

You will work in a hybrid environment, collaborating with global teams, and supporting continuous improvement while delivering value to clients. We welcome applicants with a track record of successful delivery and leadership across

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering projects across the full lifecycle using Agile and Waterfall.
• Ability to guide teams, manage risks, and deliver within scope and budget.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with senior executives and clients.
• Experience with fixed-price and Time & Materials engagements.
• Proven track record meeting contractual commitments and financial objectives.
• Experience in requirements gathering, solution design, development, testing and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and programmes to deliver outcomes on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and manage stakeholder discussions.
• Support business growth and bid processes; identify opportunities to add value.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure governance and delivery across regions.
• Mentor and develop project team members; promote learning and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Budget management

Risk management

Agile and Waterfall

Client relationship building

Commercial awareness

Job description

About the job you’re consideringWe’re excited to offer an opportunity to join our Project Management Team, supporting the Cloud and Infrastructure business in the UK.As part of the Engagement Management Community, you’ll lead the delivery of technology-enabled transformation projects across a variety of sectors and environments—including our rapidly growing Cyber practice. Our team is distributed across the UK and brings together a wide range of skills, from generalists to subject matter experts. What unites us is a shared commitment to delivering excellence and supporting the goals of the organizations we work with.Must hold existing ESC (Enhanced Security Clearance)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 roleAs a Project Manager, you’ll receive the training and support needed to grow your career and make a meaningful impact. You’ll be responsible for:Lead projects and programmes to deliver agreed outcomes, ensuring commitments are met on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering excellent service and confidently managing complex commercial and stakeholder discussions when needed.Achieve engagement objectives, identify opportunities to add value, and contribute to business growth and sales activities.Act as a Programme or Portfolio Manager, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure effective project delivery, governance, and financial management.Partner closely with technical teams to support delivery governance, manage risks, and help recover projects that require additional support.Collaborate effectively with global teams across multiple regions and cultures, including Europe, the USA, and India.Support and develop project team members by providing guidance, coaching, and opportunities for learning while ensuring delivery against agreed targets.Contribute to organisational improvement initiatives, helping to drive innovation, continuous improvement, and more effective ways of working.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 experiencePassionate about technology and its ability to create positive outcomes for organisations, with a collaborative and proactive approach to work.Experienced in managing projects across the full delivery lifecycle, ensuring delivery against agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.Strong leaders who can guide teams effectively, navigate challenges, and support successful outcomes in complex environments.Skilled at building and managing relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives, with confidence and professionalism.Able to provide clear, informed recommendations on project, programme, or portfolio finances, commercial considerations, and delivery approaches.Experienced in working with clients across both fixed-price and Time & Materials (T&M) engagements.Proven in delivering projects in line with contractual commitments and financial objectives.Familiar with requirements gathering, solution design, development, testing, and implementation activities.Commercially aware, with the ability to identify opportunities to add value, support business development activities, and contribute to bid processes.Committed to developing others through mentoring, coaching, and supporting project and engagement managers in their growth.Experienced in people management, creating inclusive and supportive team environments where individuals can thrive and perform at their best.We are a Disability Confident EmployerCapgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who:Declare they have a disability, andMeet the minimum essential criteria for the role.Please opt in during the application process.Your security clearance and pre-employment checksTo 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.If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including: identity, 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).Make it real – what does it mean for you?Flexibility to work your wayYou 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.Your wellbeingYou’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.To 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.Shape your pathYou 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.Shared energyYou’ll be bringing your unique skills and perspectives to the team, inspiring and taking inspiration from your teammates as you unlock value in everything you do. You’ll be joining a professional community of experts, who have got your back and will support you, every step of the way.Why should you consider Capgemini?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.About CapgeminiCapgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organisations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of over 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations. The Group reported 2025 global revenues of €22.5 billion. Make it real | www.capgemini.com