Head of Engineering Programme Management

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, 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 think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. This is a remote position with 20% travel expectation.

Capgemini is looking for a Program Manager to manage enterprise PLM transformation programs for strategic North America clients. This role is ideal for someone who can bring delivery discipline, stakeholder coordination, financial awareness, risk management and a client-focused mindset to complex engineering and digital continuity transformations. You will help drive outcomes that connect engineering, manufacturing, IT, operations and suppliers—while supporting clients as they modernize the platforms and ways of working that power product innovation.

Manage large PLM transformation and Digital Continuity programs from mobilization through deployment, adoption and stabilization.

Serve as a key client-facing program leader for client sponsors, program owners, Capgemini leadership and technology partners.

Manage delivery governance, budget tracking, risk management, scope control, change governance and value realization.

Coordinate blended onshore–offshore teams with clear accountability, quality gates, productivity controls and transparent hand-offs.

Create structure across integrated plans, dependencies, milestones, backlog, burndown, executive reporting and decision forums.

Support advisory and delivery-led growth through opportunity inputs, proposal support, renewals and follow-on program expansion.

Embed AI-powered PLM practices, including AI-accelerated delivery, AI-assisted migration and testing, software factory approaches and augmented-engineering readiness.

Bring client centricity, delivery ownership and practical judgment to complex decisions, risks and trade-offs.

Maintain delivery balance through strong structuring discipline across scope, backlog, dependencies, primary and secondary tasks, burndown and reporting.

15+ years managing complex engineering, IT or digital transformation programs, including PLM delivery experience.

• Program Manager-level experience with multi-site, cross-functional or vendor-supported programs and client stakeholder accountability.
• Strong financial discipline across budget tracking, forecasting, scope, change control and contractual commitments.
• Experience with major PLM platforms such as Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE, Aras or comparable solutions.
• Proven ability to combine delivery management with advisory support, solution inputs, executive reporting and account growth enablement.
• Experience leading onshore–offshore delivery models across North America and global delivery locations.

Engineering-intensive or regulated industries such as Aerospace & Defense, automotive, industrial manufacturing, energy or medical technology.

PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, PLM platform certification or equivalent program leadership certification.

Consulting or systems-integration experience, including client delivery, vendor-partner coordination and delivery-led account growth support.

Multi-site PLM rollouts, Digital Thread transformation, AI-powered delivery practices, augmented engineering or platform modernization programs.

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. 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.

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. 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., Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

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. 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.

Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

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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 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.

Contract Type: Permanent

Brand: Professional Community: Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. 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.