Engineering Unit Manager – Telecom Networks

Capgemini Engineering; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Career growth programs

Diversity and inclusion

Cutting-edge training and certs

International projects

Referral program

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering in Lisbon seeks an Engineering Unit Manager to lead the Telecom Networks unit, driving growth and operational excellence. You will own the P&L, oversee large multidisciplinary teams, and nurture strategic customer relationships to identify new opportunities.

The role requires 10+ years in Telecommunications or related fields, strong leadership, and a commercial mindset with a focus on execution.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Telecommunications, Engineering Services, or Technology Consulting.
• Proven leadership of large engineering organizations or delivery centers.
• Strong commercial mindset with execution focus.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the unit's business and growth strategy.
• Own the P&L, achieving revenue, margin, and profitability targets.
• Lead large multidisciplinary engineering teams and foster a high-performance culture.
• Develop strategic customer relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Support pre-sales activities and shape complex solutions.
• Ensure successful delivery of telecom engineering programs and managed services.
• Drive transformation, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build capabilities, talent, and organizational structure for future growth.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Business development

Stakeholder management

Telecom networks

5G / Cloud Transformation

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

As an Engineering Unit Manager - Telecom Networks, you will lead a strategic engineering business unit, driving growth, operational excellence, customer success, and people development.

You will:

• Define and execute the unit's business and growth strategy.
• Own the P&L, ensuring revenue, margin, and profitability targets are achieved.
• Lead large multidisciplinary engineering teams and foster a high-performance culture.
• Develop strategic customer relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Support pre-sales activities and shape complex solutions.
• Ensure successful delivery of telecom engineering programs and managed services.
• Drive transformation, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build the capabilities, talent, and organizational structure required for future growth.

YOUR PROFILE

• 10+ years of experience in Telecommunications, Engineering Services, or Technology Consulting.
• Proven leadership of large engineering organizations, business units, or delivery centers.
• Strong P&L management and business development experience.
• Track record of managing strategic customers and executive stakeholders.
• Experience leading large, geographically distributed teams.
• Strong understanding of Telecom Networks, Managed Services, and Engineering Delivery.
• Knowledge of 5G, RAN, Core Networks, OSS/BSS, Network Operations, or Cloud Network Transformation is highly valued.
• Strategic thinker with a strong commercial mindset and execution focus.
• Fluent in English and Portuguese.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE

• Join a multicultural and inclusive team environment.
• Enjoy a supportive atmosphere promoting work life balance.
• Your career growth is central to our mission. Our array of career growth programs and diverse professionals are crafted to support you in exploring a world of opportunities.
• Access valuable training and certifications in cutting edge technologies.
• Engage in exciting national and international projects.
• Health and life insurance.
• Referral program with bonuses for talent recommendations.
• Great office locations.

Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organizations 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 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.