Engagement Director

Capgemini Engineering; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical coverage

Retirement savings (401k)

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering, a world leader in engineering services, seeks a senior leader in Detroit to direct automotive engineering engagements and guide delivery across body systems, propulsion, electrification, and vehicle integration.

You will lead Engagement Managers and delivery teams, build trusted client relationships, and ensure exceptional outcomes while driving operational efficiency and growth.

Qualifications

• 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 across body systems, propulsion, electrification, and vehicle integration.
• Experience leading delivery model transformations to Managed Services and Fixed Price engagements.
• Proven project and program management with risk, scope, schedule, and budget oversight.
• Ability to lead multicultural, globally distributed teams and drive talent growth.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with portfolio profitability and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage a portfolio of automotive engineering engagements, ensuring successful delivery across domains.
• Lead and mentor Engagement Managers and delivery teams to foster high performance and development.
• Build trusted partnerships with senior client stakeholders and align delivery with business objectives.
• Oversee portfolio financial performance, staffing optimization, and global delivery center alignment.
• Facilitate executive business reviews, identify improvements, and drive service excellence.
• Support transition toward Managed Services and outcome-based delivery models.
• Contribute to account growth by shaping value-driven solutions and tailoring offerings.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Automotive engineering

Portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

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 mostinnovative 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.

Your Role

• 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.

Your 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.

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.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees.In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

• 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.

Disclaimers

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.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

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 its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.