Aerospace & Defence - Strategy & Transformation Managing Consultant

Capgemini; Roma; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Travel to client sites

Job summary

Capgemini Invent in Rome, Italy is seeking an Aerospace & Defence Strategy & Transformation Managing Consultant. You will lead end-to-end transformation engagements, owning teams, budgets, client relationships and delivery quality, across Defence and Space sectors.

The role requires a 7+ year track record in management or strategy consulting, a Master’s degree in a related field, and the ability to engage senior executives and coordinate cross-capability teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in management or strategy consulting.
• Experience on consulting projects in Aerospace & Defence, preferably Defence.
• Proven capability in strategy, operating model design, governance and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end transformation engagements, owning teams, budgets, quality of delivery and client relationships.
• Design operating models, organisational structures, governance frameworks and performance management systems.
• Set up and run Program & Portfolio Management for large, complex programs.
• Engage senior client executives and facilitate steering committees.

Skills

Strategy & Operating Model

Program & Portfolio Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Education

Master's degree

Job description

At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Join us to drive transformation tailored to our client's challenges of today and tomorrow. Informed and validated by science and data. Superpowered by creativity and design. All underpinned by technology created with purpose.**YOUR ROLE** As an **Aerospace & Defence Strategy & Transformation Managing Consultant**, you will lead strategy, operating model and program transformation engagements for organisations across the Defence ecosystem, with growing opportunities in the Space sector. Working side by side with the sector leadership, you will play a key role in building Capgemini Invent's Aerospace & Defence sector in Italy, shaping integrated solutions that bring together our strategic, industrial and technology capabilities.In this role, you will:* Lead end-to-end transformation engagements, taking ownership of teams, budget, quality of delivery and day-to-day client relationships;* Design operating models, organisational structures, governance frameworks and performance management systems;* Set up and run Program & Portfolio Management for large, complex, multi-stakeholder programs;* Act as a trusted counterpart for senior client executives, facilitating steering committees and supporting key decisions;* Bring in and coordinate expertise from other Capgemini Invent capabilities to shape integrated, end-to-end solutions;* Contribute to the growth of the sector: supporting proposals, developing offerings and points of view, and identifying new opportunities within ongoing engagements;* Coach and develop the consultants in your team.##**YOUR PROFILE*** 7+ years of experience in management or strategy consulting, including a solid track record of leading engagements and teams;* Master's degree in Engineering, Economics, Management or related fields;* Experience on consulting projects in the Aerospace & Defence sector, preferably in Defence;* Proven track record in at least one of the following domains, having led multiple engagements end-to-end: Strategy & Operating Model – organisational design, governance, performance management; Program & Portfolio Management of large, complex programs;* Credibility and confidence in engaging senior executives and managing complex stakeholder environments;* Ability to bring in and coordinate expertise from other capabilities to shape integrated solutions;* Nice-to-have: Recurring experience on Defence engagements; Exposure to industrial planning, supply chain, or product & engineering transformation; Experience in the Space sector; Previous experience within or alongside Defence organisations, combined with consulting experience; Experience contributing to proposals and business development activities.***Note***: Is your background mainly in adjacent sectors, such as public sector, manufacturing or complex industrial programs, and does it include Defence-related engagements? We'd like to hear from you. *Fluent Italian and English required.*##**WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE*** Build something new: be part of a growing sector from its early stages, with direct impact on its development and close collaboration with its leadership;* We recognize the importance of flexible work solutions to support you. Whether it's remote work, flexible hours, or both, you'll find an environment that promotes work-life balance;* At the heart of our mission is your career, with professional development paths designed to help you explore a world of opportunities;* We are committed to fostering social responsibility by creating an inclusive workplace where diverse talents are valued. Diversity is a cornerstone of our corporate culture, enriching our work through different experiences, cultures, ethnicities, communication styles, and behaviors.**Location**: Rome, Italy (hybrid work, with travel to client sites) **Type of contract**: Permanent employment contract **Job Classification**: Metalworking Industry National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL Metalmeccanico) – Level A1 (Quadro) **Position**: Manager **Gross Annual Salary (RAL)**: from €38.000 to €85.000The salary range indicated has been defined in compliance with European and national legislation on pay transparency. The minimum value of the range corresponds to the minimum salary treatment established by the applicable National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the level and position indicated above and does not necessarily represent the starting salary. The compensation offered at the conclusion of the selection process will be determined based on the candidate's skills, professional experience, level of seniority, and the specific characteristics of the selected profile, in line with the company's compensation and job classification system, and in accordance with objective and gender-neutral criteria.