Capgemini Invent - Management Consul - Digital Engineering - Aerospace & Defense

Capgemini•Chicago, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Your Role Capgemini’s Digital Continuity team partners with clients to improve their competitiveness and performance by transforming their Engineering and R&D capabilities. We connect the dots across the value chain—spanning sales and marketing, R&D, engineering, manufacturing, operations, and aftersales—to drive efficiency, enhance flexibility, and enable responsive, data-driven decision making. Leveraging a value-driven approach, we deliver transformational solutions through digital technologies, advanced analytics, and industry-specific strategies. Our key offerings include, R&D Transformation, Digital Continuity Across the Organization, and Software-Driven Transformation. We are seeking a Managing Consultant or Senior Manager with an Engineering mindset having prior experience in realizing Digital Engineering to lead the strategic direction, operations, and performance of the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry segments within Capgemini Invent’s Intelligent Industry practice. This pivotal role will drive growth, profitability, and innovation, shaping the future of our A&D segment.

Requirements

Experience in consulting at a leading firm (7+ years) and/or industry roles (10+ years).
Track record of success in leading large-scale transformation programs within engineering and manufacturing.
Deep knowledge of the Aerospace & Defense sector (key players, product segments, processes, trends and challenges).
Appetite to support growth in other industries beyond A&D, including Automotive, Energy and High-tech sectors.
Strong understanding of PLM, MOM/MES, ERP, and MBSE / MBE solutions (business value, vendor landscape, capabilities and limitations), digital twins, and digital threads
Understanding of the potential of Generative AI (GenAI) technologies and their applications in driving innovation and efficiency within the Aerospace & Defense sector.
Ability to define strategic analyses and provide actionable recommendations for transformation initiatives.
Proven ability to develop and implement engineering transformation roadmaps in collaboration with clients, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives.
Experience in setting up and industrializing target operating and execution models to enhance efficiency.
Travel is required per 50-75% dependent on client need.

Responsibilities

Lead consulting engagements to solve clients’ toughest problems, deliver measurable outcomes, and support their success and growth.
Expand Capgemini’s presence by identifying opportunities, developing partnerships, and achieving commercial success.
Shape practice strategy, develop teams, and ensure operational excellence to strengthen Capgemini’s capabilities.

Benefits

Hybrid working
We believe that flexibility is the key to a healthy work-life balance. That’s why our employees work with their managers to determine an arrangement that works best for their role and personal circumstances.
Flex abroad
Capgemini’s Flex Abroad program gives employees the opportunity to work abroad for up to 45 days in a 12-month period. This allows you to temporarily change your working environment while staying connected to your team and career goals.
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