Engagement Director

Capgemini; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 104,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO policy

Holidays

Personal days

Sick leave

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering in Detroit is seeking an experienced leader to direct a portfolio of automotive engineering engagements across body systems, propulsion, electronics, and more. You will mentor delivery teams, manage client partnerships at executive level, and oversee profitability and resources.

This hybrid role offers opportunities to shape value-driven solutions, transition engagements to managed services, and contribute to growth while upholding high standards of delivery.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience leading large-scale engineering delivery programs.
• Strong knowledge of automotive engineering domains and systems.
• Proven success building client relationships and influencing executive stakeholders.
• Experience transforming delivery models (Time & Materials to Managed Services/Fixed Price).
• Strong project/program management with risk, scope, schedule and budget control.
• Ability to lead multicultural, globally distributed teams and drive performance.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage a portfolio of automotive engineering engagements across multiple domains.
• Lead and mentor Engagement Managers and delivery teams, fostering high performance and talent development.
• Build trusted partnerships with senior customer stakeholders and align delivery with business objectives.
• Oversee portfolio profitability, resource utilization, staffing optimization, and global delivery alignment.
• Facilitate executive-level reviews and identify opportunities for improvement and service excellence.
• Support transitions toward Managed Services and outcome-based delivery models to enable scale.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Program management

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Team leadership

Portfolio management

Job description

About Capgemini Engineering

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.

Location

This is a hybrid role based in Detroit, MI.

Job Description

• Direct and manage a portfolio of automotive engineering engagements, ensuring successful delivery across domains including body systems, chassis, interiors, propulsion, electrification, electronics, infotainment, vehicle integration, and performance engineering.
• Lead and mentor Engagement Managers and delivery teams, fostering a high-performance culture while supporting talent development, capability building, and succession planning.
• Build trusted partnerships with senior customer stakeholders, aligning delivery strategies with business objectives and ensuring exceptional client satisfaction.
• Oversee portfolio financial performance, including profitability, resource utilization, staffing optimization, and alignment with global delivery centers to drive operational efficiency.
• Facilitate executive-level business reviews, communicating delivery performance, identifying improvement opportunities, and driving continuous service excellence.
• Support the transition of client engagements toward Managed Services and outcome-based delivery models, helping deliver greater scalability, efficiency, and business value.
• Contribute to account growth by shaping value-driven solutions, supporting complex proposals, reviewing commercial opportunities, and tailoring offerings to meet client-specific requirements.

Skills & Experience

• 15+ years of experience leading large-scale engineering delivery programs and managing complex project portfolios within the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of automotive and mechanical engineering domains, including body systems, chassis, interiors, propulsion, electrification, electronics, infotainment, vehicle integration, and vehicle performance.
• Demonstrated success building trusted client relationships and influencing executive-level stakeholders in complex business environments.
• Experience leading delivery model transformations, including transitions from Time & Materials engagements to Managed Services and Fixed Price delivery models.
• Strong project and program management expertise with a track record of delivering high-quality outcomes while managing risk, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Proven ability to lead and develop multicultural, globally distributed teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and talent growth.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with experience managing portfolio profitability, resource optimization, proposal reviews, and business performance metrics.

Compensation

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $103,879 - $242,400/year. Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law. The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction. These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity. It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade
• Company paid holidays
• Personal Days
• Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice

Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Company Overview

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 deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.