PLM Program Director - Aerospace & Defense

Capgemini Engineering; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time 12–25 days

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings plans (401(k) / RR 

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering in Seattle is seeking a Program Director to lead mobilization and delivery of a multi-year, enterprise-scale PLM modernization for an Aerospace & Defense OEM. You own the executive relationship, the plan's integrity, and governance across client, Capgemini and the technology partner, with a blended onshore–offshore delivery model.

You will guide end-to-end PLM program delivery across multiple sites, embed AI-powered approaches, run PMO, and shape opportunities while

Qualifications

• 15+ years leading large engineering/IT transformation programs with direct PLM delivery ownership.
• Proven advisory / pre-sales experience alongside delivery and account growth.
• Leadership of large onshore–offshore delivery models mirroring a client organization.
• Delivery of a complex, multi-site PLM program with budget, schedule and migration accountability.
• Experience embedding AI/automation into delivery and quantifying benefits.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of a complex multi-workstream PLM program (scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk).
• Run blended onshore–offshore delivery with clear governance and quality gates.
• Stand up and run program governance and PMO with decision cadence and milestones.
• Steer phased deployment site-by-site with zero disruption to active programs.
• Act as single accountable interface to client executives and program owner.
• Lead advisory and pre-sales in parallel with delivery to shape opportunities.

Skills

PLM delivery

Advisory / pre-sales

Onshore/offshore delivery

AI in delivery

Executive communication

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 theyprovide 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 arethe same.

Job Description

Location

This is a hybrid role based in Seattle, WA

About The Job You’re Considering

Capgemini is hiring a Program Director to lead the mobilization and delivery of a multi-year, enterprise scale PLM modernization program for a major Aerospace & Defense OEM - replacing aging PDM and process-planning systems with a modern Siemens Teamcenter backbone, rolled out phased and site-by-site across fabrication and in-service programs. You own the relationship at executive level, the integrity of the plan and basis of estimate, the tri-partite governance across client, Capgemini and the technology partner, and a blended onshore–offshore delivery organization that mirrors the client. This is a role for someone who has personally carried a large, complex PLM program from mobilization through delivery.

Your Role

• Own end-to-end delivery of a complex, multi-workstream PLM program - scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk against a defined envelope.
• Run a blended onshore–offshore delivery model that mirrors the client organization - distributing scope across an onshore core and offshore delivery center with clear governance, hand-offs and quality gates.
• Stand up and run program governance and PMO - decision cadence, RACI, dependency and milestone management.
• Steer a phased, site-by-site deployment with zero disruption to active production and engineering programs.
• Act as the single accountable interface to client executive sponsors and the program owner.
• Operate a tri-partite model across client, Capgemini and the PLM technology partner - aligning roles, boundaries and joint value.
• Run advisory and pre-sales in parallel with delivery - shape opportunities, lead solutioning and proposals, and grow the account.
• Report progress, assumptions and risk at leadership level
• Embed AI-Powered PLM in the program - AI-accelerated delivery (software factory / SDLC) and a roadmap to an augmented and agentic-ready platform and own the AI productivity / savings case.
• Track spend against the approved budget and govern change.
• Maintain the program risk register and drive mitigation on the critical assumptions.

Your Skills And Experience

• 15+ years leading large engineering / IT transformation programs, with direct ownership of enterprise PLM delivery.
• Mandatory: proven track record running advisory /pre-sales in parallel with delivery - shaping opportunities, solutioning, proposals and account growth.
• Proven leadership of large onshore–offshore delivery models, coordinating distributed onshore + offshore teams - ideally mirroring a client's own organization.
• Demonstrated delivery of a complex, multi-site PLM program - budget, schedule and migration accountability.
• Track record embedding AI / automation into delivery and shaping an AI benefits (productivity / savings) case.
• Experience in Aerospace & Defense or another regulated, safety-critical industry; excellent executive communication.

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

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees.

• 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.

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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.