Senior Director of Digital Engineering Transformation

Capgemini Invent; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; 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

Other benefits as provided by local政策

Job summary

Capgemini Invent in the United States seeks a Director/Senior Director to lead strategic client engagements across Digital Engineering and Product Engineering transformation initiatives. You will drive growth, expand the practice, and oversee large-scale programs in aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, and oil & gas sectors.

You will mentor multidisciplinary teams, build executive relationships, and shape transformation roadmaps and governance models to deliver value for clients and Capgemini

Qualifications

• 12+ years of consulting, industry, or Digital Engineering leadership experience, with success leading large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Experience establishing and leading major Product Engineering transformation programs.
• Proven success delivering large Engineering Software and Digital Engineering engagements.
• Experience designing and implementing target operating models, governance frameworks, and transformation execution models.
• Strong experience establishing PMO, VRO, governance, and program management functions.
• Deep understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing technologies, and Engineering transformation.
• Demonstrated business development success, including sales pursuits, proposal development, and revenue growth.
• Experience managing and selling multi-capability and cross-functional consulting engagements.
• Strong knowledge of AI, GenAI, and data-driven approaches within Engineering and product development environments.
• Experience leveraging AI/GenAI solutions to enhance decision-making, automate processes, and improve operational performance.
• Strong executive presence with exceptional client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated success building, leading, mentoring, and scaling high-performing consulting or industry teams.
• Established network within Digital Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Oil & Gas, or related industries.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities, including proposals, client presentations, and contract pursuits.
• Partner with clients to identify opportunities for value creation through PLM, Manufacturing, AI, GenAI, data, and emerging technologies.
• Develop and drive end-to-end Engineering transformation roadmaps with executive client stakeholders.
• Develop and execute Digital Engineering transformation strategies aligned with client objectives and business priorities.
• Lead the design and delivery of large-scale Product Engineering and Engineering Software transformation programs.
• Define and industrialize target operating models, governance structures, and execution frameworks.
• Establish and lead PMO, VRO, and governance functions to ensure successful program execution.
• Grow and scale the Digital Engineering practice by leveraging an established professional network to attract, recruit, and develop top talent.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with clients, ensuring long-term partnership and customer satisfaction.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams while providing mentorship, coaching, and career development opportunities.
• Assess and manage project and operational risks, ensuring successful delivery and compliance with organizational standards.
• Collaborate across Capgemini Invent offerings to bring integrated solutions and cross-capability value to clients.
• Drive thought leadership, innovation, and market presence through industry engagement, publications, speaking opportunities, and professional networking.
• Travel as required to support client engagements and business development activities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Executive communication

AI/GenAI in engineering

Program management

PMO/VRO governance

Talent development

Cross-functional collaboration

Industry networks

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Capgemini Invent in the United States seeks a Director/Senior Director to lead strategic client engagements across Digital Engineering and Product Engineering transformation initiatives. You will drive growth, expand the practice, and oversee large-scale programs in aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, and oil & gas sectors.

You will mentor multidisciplinary teams, build executive relationships, and shape transformation roadmaps and governance models to deliver value for clients and Capgemini