Aerospace & Defence Sector Lead Italy

At Capgemini Invent, we bring to life what’s next for our clients. By combining strategy, technology, data science, and creative design expertise with an inventive mindset, we partner with our clients to innovate and transform their business, helping them navigate today, while plotting a course for the future. About Capgemini Invent As the digital innovation, design and transformation brand of the Capgemini Group, Capgemini Invent enables CxOs to envision and shape the future of their businesses. Located in more than 36 offices and 37 creative studios around the world, it comprises a 10,000 strong team of strategists, data scientists, product and experience designers, brand experts and technologists who develop new digital services, products, experiences, and business models for sustainable growth. Capgemini Invent is an integral part of Capgemini, a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of 270,000 team members in nearly 50 countries. With its strong 50 year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fuelled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2020 global revenues of €16 billion. Overview of the Role The Aerospace & Defence Sector Lead for Italy will be part of Capgemini Invent leadership team in Italy as well as a member of the global leaders for the impacted sectors. Within the team in charge of the A&D Industry at Invent, the Senior Manager will bring his/her expertise on issues related to the challenges of the sector in one or more of the following areas: engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, R&D, sales & marketing, services. He/she supports his clients in activating all assets at their disposal to improve their competitiveness. Key Responsibilities Delivery: • develop business relationships at CxO level and you lead large projects / programs that involve all Capgemini Group entities (technological experts, data, designers, etc.) in order to offer the best solutions to clients; • collaborate with clients to define and help realize long-term visions, goals, and strategies; • Pursue and cultivate trusted advisor relationships with C-Suite, business unit, and division head levels at the most critical clients to drive client value; • Redefining engineering operating models; • Optimization of the performance of engineering processes and activities; • Improving product cost competitiveness; • Implementation of digital continuity on the life cycle of a product. Driving Innovation: • develop an asset for the success of large projects and you provide support for the development of innovative thinking on new business models / services / assets. Business Development: • You develop your business sector and have the credibility of a leader in your specific field, both with customers and your colleagues; • You contribute to the development of a business platform on which you will generate a large volume of business and /or value by acquiring accounts or by expanding within existing accounts with the support of all the firm’s teams; • Create market awareness and launch initiatives to generate opportunities and to develop new markets and client relationships; • Win in the market by leveraging high expertise and insights. Find and create business opportunities across multiple entities in your region and abroad; • Nurture relationships with Capgemini key accounts; • Leverage synergies between the different offerings to maximize value to clients and Capgemini Invent. People Development: • Take a central role in expanding and strengthening the team through recruiting, training, and community-building and ensure talent retention at all levels; • Boost teams’ and individuals’ potential to improve their engagement, performance, and career experience; • Act as a role model, provide mentoring and coaching for junior team members to support continuous professional development; • Responsible for assessing performance in consultation with the leadership team. Professional Experience We are looking for candidates who match the following criteria: • At least 10-15 years of working experience in consultancy or leading firms in Aerospace & Defense market unit. Experience in Manufacturing industry would be a plus; • Strong knowledge of technological issues in aeronautics, space, defense or shipbuilding; • You have already piloted digital transformation projects in this environment; • Proven track record of business generation, building practices and ongoing client relationships across multiple assignments; • Possess strong general consulting skills and be able to overcome internal barriers through drive and determination; • Have strong project management skills and knowledge of business process improvement methods and tools such as agile, change management methodologies, lean etc.; • Fluency in Italian and English, another language would be a plus. Desired Outcomes • A strong and reliable personal client network has been established as the basis for trustful relationships and successful business development activities; • In the mid-term growth of the team has been achieved. Why work at Capgemini Invent? You want the opportunity to grow your own network and shape your leadership career path through access to leading professionals in the domain of enterprise transformation. Through our longstanding client relationships and our impactful thought leadership on insight-led business transformation, Capgemini Invent has developed an expertise and market presence across all areas of the digital domain. We work with a wide variety of organizations across multiple sectors and the ability to exploit our strategy, design and delivery capability means we can lead on their biggest transformation programs. Capgemini Invent has accelerated its growth throughout 2020 and, we are investing heavily to continue this trajectory. As a Vice President in our team, you will be part of this growth journey and you will be given the foundations to take your career to the next level as a senior leader in Capgemini Invent. Diversity Capgemini positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are committed to hiring, developing and retaining the best people to deliver innovative, world-class solutions for our clients. We foster an inclusive culture that enables everyone to achieve their full potential and enjoy a fulfilling career with us. Our comprehensive flexible benefits package and lifestyle policies enable our employees to balance their individual, family and work-life needs. Learning and development There’s an endless amount to learn at Capgemini, and an endless number of ways to do so. So, you’ll also have unique training opportunities to take advantage of. Some of our consultants even have the chance to go to Les Fontaine (near Paris, France), where we host a conference. Outside of dedicated training, everyone makes time to help and support one another – collaboration is encouraged across all of our teams. Work/Life Harmony We understand that everyone has varied lives and we want you to have a great work-life balance. So, where possible, our Work Life Harmony policy will help you to work flexibly and juggle your work and home life. CSR We’re also focused on using tech to have a positive social impact. So, we’re working to reduce our own carbon footprint and improve everyone’s access to a digital world. It’s something we’re really serious about. In fact, we were even named as one of the world’s most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute for an 9th year. When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a team that does the right thing. J-18808-Ljbffr