IT/OT senior architect – Defense

At Capgemini Engineering, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world's most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries.

We are looking for an IT/OT senior architect – Defense whose responsibility will be to promote and develop world-class Smart Factory solutions for our clients across the Defense sector. This individual should have experience of taking clients on their Smart Factory journey from demonstrating the need and value of Industry 4.0 solutions, supporting sales teams, architecting solutions, and leading engineering teams to deliver the right solutions.

You will be a proven and energetic pre-sales leader and Smart Factory architect with a visible passion for the solutions we deliver, capable of inspiring our clients and our delivery teams and convincing others to support you to achieve your objectives. You will manage a team of IT/OT/IOT engineers, ensuring your team is always on top of new technologies.

Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.

If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service).

Your Role: Delivering on the promises we have made to our stakeholders requires a certain kind of leader, and our vision for leadership is based on 5 dimensions, designed to help us shape the way we work. Candidates will be required to explore these dimensions and demonstrate how they have employed aspects of them in the past, using concrete examples, and how they plan to incorporate them going forward in this new role.

Work Experience:

• 5+ years of experience of having handled different client organisations, business lines & environments.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering, with client facing experience in a solutions architecture, technical consulting, or presales engineering role.
• Prior experience of architecting & developing smart factory solutions in business processes.
• Platform level / major system Architect.
• Deep understanding of product development, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain processes.
• Solid understanding of the smart factory concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrable relationships with Senior Clients up to CXO Level.
• Experience of working with near-shore and offshore engineering centres.
• A detailed knowledge of the Defense sector.
• Developed understanding of project planning, budgeting and financial management.
• Experience with an SI is a plus, understanding the corresponding working processes.
• Expertise on 2 of 4 major ISV platforms (Siemens, PTC, Dassault Systems, AVEVA) is required.
• Leading complex and high value engagements in a Delivery or Engineering role, through life, from pre-sales to closure.

Your skills and experience:

• Client and team focused.
• Sound problem solving, analytical and negotiating skills.
• Outstanding communicator (written and verbal) and networker.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build rapport with others.
• Self-motivated and able to use initiative.
• Organised, good time management and prioritisation.
• Methodical approach to work, with good attention to details and strong logic and reasoning skills.

Don't meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Your security clearance: To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements.

What does 'Get The Future You Want' mean for you? You will be encouraged to have a positive work-life balance. Our hybrid-first way of working means we embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements.

Why you should consider Capgemini: Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible.

About Capgemini: Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organisations 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.