Manager

Capgemini; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 153,317 - 192,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Capgemini in Chicago is seeking a Manager to lead software development projects. Responsibilities include designing and integrating applications, mentoring team members, and analyzing client requirements for tailored solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or equivalent degree and has 2+ years in IT, or a Bachelor’s with 5+ years of relevant experience. Benefits include substantial vacation days, medical coverage, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Master’s or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Technology, Business, or related, and 2 years of experience in IT.
• Alternatively, a Bachelor’s with 5 years of experience in relevant occupations.
• Experience in any 4 tools/technologies, with at least 2 from specified categories.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, configure, test, customize and integrate software applications.
• Coordinate efforts of team members, serving as technical lead and mentor.
• Gather and analyze client business requirements and develop systems.

Skills

Programming Languages and Web Technologies

Development Frameworks and Tools

Databases

Data Management

Education

Master’s or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Technology, Business

Bachelor’s or equivalent in the same fields

Job description

Manager

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, configure, test, customize, and integrate software applications under the direction of a Senior Manager.
• Coordinate efforts of lower‑level team members while serving as technical lead and mentor.
• Responsible for software‑specific design and realization, as well as testing, deployment and release management, or technical and functional application management of client‑specific package‑based solutions.
• Gather and analyze client business requirements and design and develop computer systems.
• Define systems strategy and develop systems requirements.
• Analyze existing applications to identify required performance and response time improvements.
• Design, prototype, test, and define support procedures and implement practical business solutions under multiple deadlines.
• Determine feasibility of software application design within time and cost constraints.
• Translate a business case into a detailed technical design.
• Identify operational and technical issues and translate technical blueprints into requirements and specifications.
• Identify and manage all key scope activities, engage with customer, and take inputs to resolve escalations.
• Forecast work and plan team support to meet the requirements for deployments.
• Review and provide timely feedback on team tasks to improve the team’s quality and productivity.
• Design interfaces to external systems.
• Coordinate the installation of necessary software and customize software to clients’ unique requirements.
• Responsible for integration testing and user acceptance testing.
• Perform system/quality assurance testing to identify key failure points for applications.
• Modify design as needed to maintain optimal application performance.
• Coordinate with application support team to eliminate recurring incidents and to minimize the impact of incidents that cannot be prevented.
• Monitor application performance and identify issues that impact performance.
• Perform impact analysis of any code or design changes.
• Create data models, workflow designs, and integration approaches.
• Design and develop specifications for tracking applications for end users.
• Develop monthly reports and present them to client and stakeholders.
• Assess priority and severity of issues and resolve issues to ensure delivery of project.

Requirements

• Master’s or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Math, Technology (any), Business, or related, and 2 years of experience in Information Technology (IT) or related.
• Alternatively, a Bachelor’s or equivalent in the above‑stated fields plus 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the above‑stated occupations.
• All candidates must have 1 year of experience in any 4 tools/technologies across the following categories with at least 2 from one category: Programming Languages and Web Technologies; Development Frameworks and Tools; Databases; Data Management; Cloud Services & DevOps; Networking; Enterprise Software and Business Applications; Testing & QA Tools; Security & Compliance Tools; Integration Services; Project Management Methodologies & Tools; Embedded Systems & Hardware Programming; Hardware Interfaces & Components; Circuit, RF, and Thermal Design; Robotics & Automation; Virtual Validation & Prototyping; CAD & Mechanical Design; EDA / Signal Integrity / Simulation; Configuration & System Utilities; Business & Integration Platforms; UI/UX; Mobile Development. (All experience/skills may be acquired concurrently).

Location & Work Arrangement

Position is based out of our HQ in Chicago, IL & subject to relocation to unanticipated U.S. worksites, with financial assistance. Telecommuting 2-3 days per week permitted, dependent on business needs. Domestic travel for meetings as needed (approximately 5%).

Salary

Capgemini provides a base compensation range of $153,317/year – $192,460/year for the tagged location. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law. The actual compensation offered to any candidate may vary but will not be less than the posted range minimum and will be determined based on multiple legally permissible factors including geographic location, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, performance, and market considerations.

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.

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.