Engagement Manager - Data & AI Transformation (Financial Services)

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Job Location: New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, or Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

Please note that Capgemini is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Delivery Manager / Engagement Manager to lead Data, Analytics, Cloud Data Platform, and AI-enabled transformation programs for Financial Services clients. This highly client-facing consulting leadership role is responsible for end-to-end delivery, financial performance, scope management, stakeholder engagement, and delivery excellence across $1M-$5M+ engagements.

The ideal candidate will bring recent consulting experience, strong Data transformation expertise, Financial Services domain exposure, and a proven track record of leading distributed teams while managing program financials, change requests, and client relationships.

Required experience includes recent consulting or professional services experience, Data & Analytics transformation delivery, Financial Services domain exposure, SOW and change request management, budgeting and forecasting, and managing globally distributed teams of 25+ resources.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Delivery Leadership
• Lead complex, multi-year Data, Analytics, Digital, and GenAI transformation programs for enterprise clients.
• Manage delivery of large deals ($1M-$5M+), ensuring execution is on time, within budget, and meets quality standards.
• Drive the full program lifecycle: planning, estimation, execution, governance, and closure.
• Establish and track program KPIs, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.

Client Relationship & Expectation Management
• Act as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders, building strong and lasting relationships.
• Set and manage client expectations effectively, ensuring alignment on scope, deliverables, and timelines.
• Navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and drive alignment across business and technology teams.

Commercial Management & Growth
• Lead and support proposal development, solution estimation, and business case creation.
• Identify opportunities for account expansion and drive incremental revenue growth.
• Own financials including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L accountability.

Scope & Change Management
• Proactively identify scope creep and deviations from agreed deliverables.
• Define and execute change management governance, including:
o Creation and management of change orders
o Effort re-estimation and impact assessment
o Influencing clients to align on revised scope, timelines, and commercials
o Write detailed SoW and Change orders
• Ensure strong governance and contractual compliance throughout program execution.

Estimation & Planning
• Lead solution sizing, effort estimation, and resource planning, often within aggressive timelines.
• Develop comprehensive delivery plans, including dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies.

Global Team & Resource Management
• Manage large, geographically distributed teams (onshore/offshore) delivering complex programs.
• Optimize resource allocation across locations to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing cross-functional teams.

Data & Technology Leadership
• Drive programs across key areas:
o Data Governance & Data Management
o Data Migration & Integration
o Cloud & Big Data Platforms
o Advanced Analytics & Machine Learning
o GenAI transformation initiatives
• Champion modern engineering practices including Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Go-getter mindset with strong ownership and accountability.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Experience working with Fortune 500 clients is a plus.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinking with strong execution focus
• Stakeholder influence and conflict resolution
• Results-driven delivery leadership
• Collaboration across cross-functional and global teams

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead high-impact, multi-million-dollar data programs
• Work with senior client stakeholders and leadership teams
• Be part of a growth-focused consulting organization driving digital transformation

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $140,000 - $185,000/ yearly.

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.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include: 

• 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.

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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.