Senior Engagement Manager - Aerospace/ Defense

Capgemini; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company in Bath is looking for an experienced project manager to lead complex software engineering projects, particularly in the aerospace or defence sectors. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of project management experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to obtain MOD SC clearance. This role requires onsite presence two days a week, offering exposure to top global companies and an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Access to digital learning platforms

Active employee networks promoting diversity

Qualifications

• 10 years' experience in project management roles.
• Experience delivering complex £20m+ projects in Aerospace or Defence.
• Ability to plan and organise projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects for the convergence of physical and digital worlds.
• Manage client relations and project planning.
• Ensure project profitability and quality control.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Leadership

Revenue management

Client liaison

Tools

Microsoft Project

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

Working from within our Delivery Excellence Group, 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.

Responsibilities

• Client liaison
• Bid management
• Project planning
• Task Tracking and reporting
• Revenue management
• Profitability
• Productivity
• Forecasting and project finances
• Risk management
• Quality control
• Continuous process improvement
• Problem resolution
• Resource allocation
• Client satisfaction

Your Profile

Essential

• Experience of delivering complex software engineering development projects and subcontracted hardware projects in a leading/management role throughout the project life cycle
• Experience of delivering complex £20m+ development projects in Aerospace or Defence sectors.
• 10 years' experience in project and programme management roles
• Leadership and delegation of complex, multi-functional teams
• Must be a Sole UK National and able to obtain MOD SC clearance.
• Proficient with Project Finances, Revenue Recognition, Margin Improvement, Risk Management 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.
• Proven ability to review and challenge schedule critical path activities within Microsoft Project and lead teams to deliver projects on time

Preferable

• Knowledge and experience of the CADMID Lifecycle
• Experience of delivering development projects in the Maritime Sector

What you’ll love about working here

• Exposure to top global companies working with Capgemini (145 of the Fortune 500 companies)
• Open access to digital learning platforms
• Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like OutFront, CapAbility or Women@Capgemini

Need to know

• All roles will require a level of security clearance; BPSS OR Security Clearance OR Developed Vetting.
• Due to the nature of the project, this role requires UK sole nationality and SC clearance.
• Requiring 2 days of on-site presence at the Bath office.
• 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 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, and
• Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
• Please opt in during the application process.