Capgemini
Global consulting, technology services, outsourcing
Manager/Senior Manager - Smart Plant, Aerospace & Defence
More locations: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK | Glasgow, UK | Manchester, UK
Hybrid working is offered, with flexibility for assignments away from home at short notice.
About the job
- Significant experience leading manufacturing or supply chain transformation within the Aerospace and Defence sector, gained within a leading defence or aerospace organisation or top-tier consulting firm.
- Deep expertise in discrete manufacturing operations, including production systems, assembly operations, industrialisation, production ramp-up, quality management and supply chain performance.
- Proven experience leading large, complex transformation programmes from strategy and business case development through implementation and value realisation.
- Strong knowledge of Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technologies, including Manufacturing Execution Systems, Industrial Internet of Things, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, digital work instructions and connected worker solutions.
- A demonstrable track record of delivering measurable improvements in productivity, lead time, quality, operational efficiency and cost competitiveness.
- Strong business acumen, including experience leading business cases, shaping transformation strategies and securing stakeholder buy-in for investment and change.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior executives, align diverse stakeholder groups and advise operational and C-suite leaders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to transform data and insights into practical recommendations and measurable business outcomes.
- Strong people leadership capability, with experience leading multidisciplinary teams, coaching, mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
- Ability to translate emerging technologies into practical business value while driving sustainable change.
- Proven ability to work successfully in a matrixed organisation and enlist support and commitment from peers in selling and delivering consulting solutions.
- Experience contributing to propositions, thought leadership and business development activities, including proposals, requests for proposals, client pitches and asset development.
- Ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check clearance.
- Lead large-scale Smart Manufacturing, Industry 4.0 and Digital Operations transformation programmes across aerospace and defence organisations.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, including manufacturing directors, operations leaders, supply chain executives and digital transformation leaders.
- Define and deliver manufacturing transformation strategies focused on production ramp-up, operational excellence, supply chain resilience, quality improvement and industrial performance.
- Lead manufacturing assessments, maturity diagnostics and value discovery engagements to identify opportunities to improve throughput, productivity, quality, cost and agility.
- Develop transformation roadmaps, operating models and business cases that secure executive sponsorship and investment.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams across strategy, manufacturing, engineering, data, artificial intelligence, cloud and technology disciplines to deliver business outcomes.
- Shape and oversee deployment of Industry 4.0 solutions, including Manufacturing Execution Systems, Industrial Internet of Things, artificial-intelligence-powered manufacturing analytics, digital work instructions, connected worker and digital twin capabilities.
- Develop Capgemini offerings for physical and agentic artificial intelligence at manufacturing clients.
- Drive client value realisation by ensuring transformation programmes deliver measurable operational and financial benefits.
- Coach and develop consultants and senior consultants, building capability across manufacturing transformation, leadership and client engagement.
- Build and strengthen executive-level client relationships, identify opportunities to expand engagements and create long-term partnerships.
- Lead complex stakeholder environments and align business, operational and technology leaders around a common transformation vision.
- Act as an internal and external thought leader by contributing to market-facing propositions, industry insights and innovation within the aerospace and defence sector.
- Lead or contribute to proposals, requests for proposals, bids, proposition development, client pitch contributions and client hosting at events.
- Contribute to campaign development, internal think tanks, whitepapers, practice development, recruitment, team activities and offering development.
- Complete training and certifications supporting career development and company skill needs.
About the company
Capgemini helps organizations in consulting, technology services, and outsourcing to drive digital transformation. Its offerings include strategy and transformation consulting; system integration, application development, and IT infrastructure management; and managed IT operations and business processes. It competes through a global footprint in over 50 countries with a local touch, applying AI, cloud, and cybersecurity to real-world problems. Its goal is to help clients achieve strategic objectives and improve efficiency through technology.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1967
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- H1 2026 revenue reached €12.1 billion, with 11.3% constant-currency growth.
- Bookings hit €12.6 billion and book-to-bill stayed above 1.0 in H1 2026.
- WNS, Cloud4C, and OpenAI Deployment Company deepen Capgemini’s AI delivery pipeline.
What critics are saying
- France’s 2,409-job restructuring inflames employee backlash and execution risk through 2026.
- The ICE-linked Capgemini Government Solutions divestment exposed governance failures and reputational damage.
- HMRC concentration lasts until 2032; one procurement failure would damage UK public-sector credibility.
What makes Capgemini unique
- Capgemini combines consulting, systems integration, and managed services at global enterprise scale.
- Its HMRC relationship dates to 2004 and now extends to 2032.
- It pairs sovereign-cloud delivery with AI deployment partnerships, including OpenAI and SAP.
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↑ 4%Life insurers face a relevance crisis, according to the World Life Insurance Report 2027 from Capgemini and LIMRA. The study surveyed over 6,100 consumers globally and found that whilst 47% consider buying life insurance, more than 40% feel confused or unconvinced by available information. One in four abandon the purchase process. Younger consumers aged 18-40 are particularly affected, with 28% dropping out before completion. Technical language, affordability concerns, and perceived irrelevance drive these exits. The report reveals nearly 40% of policyholders rarely hear from insurers post-purchase, and half who discontinue do so within three years. However, best-in-class insurers—representing just 10% of carriers—achieved 41% higher revenue growth and 12% lower lapse rates through personalised engagement and data-driven strategies.
The UK's HM Revenue & Customs has awarded Capgemini a £37 million contract to migrate its Enterprise Tax Management Platform from SAP ECC 6.0 to S/4HANA. The contract runs until 2032, potentially extending Capgemini's involvement with HMRC's tax systems to 28 years since the relationship began in 2004. The platform handles more than £800 billion in tax revenue and payments annually for 40,000 users. HMRC insisted the procurement was fair and competitive, with several bidders competing from the Digital Legacy Application Services framework. Capgemini became HMRC's lead technology supplier in 2004 under the Aspire contract. A 2014 parliamentary committee found that Aspire cost £7.9 billion between 2004 and 2014, generating £1.2 billion in combined profit for Capgemini and Fujitsu.
French technology company Capgemini reported a 31% drop in net profit to €498 million in the first half of the year, down from €724 million in the same period last year, due to higher expenses. Normalised earnings per share fell 12% to €5.29. Revenue climbed 8.8% to €12.08 billion from €11.11 billion. The company's operating margin rose 9.3% to €1.51 billion. Net other operating income and expenses increased to €628 million from €401 million in the prior-year period. Capgemini raised its fiscal 2026 revenue growth outlook to around 8.5% to 9.0% at constant exchange rates, up from its earlier forecast of 6.5% to 8.5%.
Capgemini has upgraded its 2026 revenue growth outlook following strong first-half performance. The French IT services firm now expects constant currency revenue growth of around 8.5% to 9.0%, up from its previous target of 6.5% to 8.5%. The company reported revenues of €12.1 billion in the first half of 2026, up 8.8% year-on-year, with constant currency growth of 11.3%. Operating margin reached 12.5% of revenues, up 10 basis points year-on-year. Chief executive Aiman Ezzat attributed the performance to strong demand for AI-driven transformation services, particularly agentic AI and physical AI solutions. The company's newly integrated Intelligent Business Operations business line, following the WNS acquisition, is generating significant commercial traction. Capgemini maintained its operating margin target of 13.6% to 13.8% and organic free cash flow guidance of €1.8 billion to €1.9 billion for the full year.
Capgemini and the Tour de France have launched "Inside My Race", an AI-powered digital platform that provides fans with personalised, near real-time insights during the cycling race. As the Tour's official technology partner, Capgemini developed the solution to transform complex data into contextual stories and tailored race analysis. The platform uses generative AI to interpret live race data, combining information on positioning, speed and terrain with editorial content and historical performance. Fans can follow up to four favourite riders and receive personalised narratives before, during and after each stage. A 3D map visualises selected riders' progress compared to race leaders. The solution, available from 4 July on Tour de France platforms, represents the first innovation from Capgemini's partnership with the event, aiming to make cycling more accessible to global audiences.