IT Strategy & Performance - Consultant in London

At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend strategic, creative and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Join us to drive transformation tailored to our client's challenges of today and tomorrow. Informed and validated by science and data. Superpowered by creativity and design. All underpinned by technology created with purpose.

The Business Technology practice is a leading CIO & CTO advisory and technology innovation team in the UK and Europe. Our consultants deliver tangible outcomes across business and IT-oriented environments, working with major FTSE 100 and government clients to help them achieve strategic goals and leverage technology as a driver of sustainable growth and ambitious change.

Our IT Strategy & Performance team is one of the fastest growing teams in the Business Technology practice. We are structured across three core disciplines: (i) Technology Strategy; (ii) IT Cost & Value; and (iii) IT Mergers and Acquisitions. We are seeking Consultant level candidates with experience to deliver across our three core disciplines. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in at least one discipline and enthusiasm for expanding their breadth of skills. You will have the opportunity to work across a diverse range of sectors and projects.

Responsibilities

• Client delivery, owning distinct packages of work, self-organising and prioritising tasks to deliver on client commitments within complex technology engagements.
• Building personal credibility with clients through delivery of outcomes and communication.
• Identifying and communicating potential leads and preparing proposal and sales materials.
• Contributing to the development of our offerings and supporting capability building within the IT Strategy & Performance team as we grow our offers and offer pipelines.
• Developing expertise and informed points of view on emerging technologies and digital capabilities: AI, advanced analytics, cybersecurity and cloud-native architectures—evaluating scalability, interoperability, and alignment with the client’s long-term strategy.
• Building broad skills across our core disciplines and deepening expertise within at least one.

Other opportunities

As part of your role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth through activities in the following categories:

• Business Development – Contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contributions, client hosting at events.
• Internal contribution – Campaign development, internal think-tanks, whitepapers, practice development, offering development.
• Learning & development – Training to support career development and skills demand within the company, certifications, etc.

Your profile

We are looking for Consultant level candidates who can demonstrate the following:

• Consulting experience across Technology Strategy and/or IT Cost & Value.
• Evidence of strong track record delivering within Digital Strategy & Transformation projects and/or technology cost transformation.
• Evidence of developing technical and strategic expertise relevant to our core disciplines (Technology Strategy, Target Operating Model Design, Transformation Roadmapping, Business-IT Alignment, IT Financial Management, Total Cost of Ownership, Application Portfolio Rationalisation, Benchmarking and Optimisation).
• Experience in identifying real application of technology to drive value from investments.

Desirable Experience

• Proven ability to deliver technology strategy engagements and/or cost and value engagements.
• Currently working in a consulting firm, and/or in industry with a consulting background or in an internal strategy function.
• Proven ability to be successful in a matrixed organisation, and in supporting business development through preparation of proposals and/or client pitches.
• Experience of supporting proposition (offer) building/development and growth.

What you’ll love about working here

You’ll be free to make your role and your career what you want it to be. Proactivity and ambition flourish at Capgemini Invent. There are countless opportunities available to propel your development forward: seek out those that suit you, and we will back you all the way. We believe the following make this a great place to work:

• Show how single minds make for better teams: Work alongside fierce intellects who love to collaborate.
• Be comfortable outside your comfort zone: Self-stretchers thrive in our environment.
• Build momentum in your career: Make your role and your career what you want it to be.
• Stay true to who you are: Play to your strengths and bring your individuality.
• Aim for nothing less than leading edge: We thrive on the knowledge that the Digital work we do has impact.
• Give your curiosity freedom and focus: A place where inquisitiveness and entrepreneurial thinking are encouraged.

Need to know

At Capgemini we don’t just believe in inclusion, we actively make it a working reality. We focus on inclusive environments and flexible working arrangements. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. Employee wellbeing is important to us; we have Mental Health Champions and wellbeing apps to support staff. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and offer an interview to candidates who declare a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. Opt in during the application process.

CSR: We’re focused on using tech to have a positive social impact and reduce our carbon footprint. Capgemini was named one of the world’s most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the 10th year. While base locations include London, Manchester or Glasgow, roles may involve periods away from home. We offer a remuneration package with flexible benefits and a variable element based on grade and performance.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner helping organizations accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world. It is a diverse group of about 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries, with over 55 years of heritage. It delivers end-to-end services from strategy and design to engineering, powered by AI, cloud and data, with capabilities in transformation and an extensive partner ecosystem.