What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Project Lead position at Capgemini Engineering?
Job Title: Senior Engagement Manager
We are seeking an experienced Senior Engagement Manager to join our engineering team in Hercules, CA. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with clients to deliver high-quality projects.
About the Role:
- You will be working closely with clients, Capgemini global teams, and team members at client sites to ensure smooth project execution, acceptance, and closure of actions/requests.
- You will communicate development strategies and plans to both Capgemini and client management.
- You will monitor project health and quality through project management tools (JIRA) and implement corrective actions as necessary.
- You will maintain a strong understanding of project financials, articulating risks, and developing related mitigation plans.
- You will report project status to Capgemini and client management teams through regular status reviews.
- You will track actions identified in status reviews to closure.
- You will lead teams across multiple sites, ensuring alignment and successful implementation of project goals.
- You will collaborate with the account executive/sales function to identify and secure new opportunities and contracts.
- You will work closely with client teams to ensure clarity regarding scope and risks for contracts (SOWs).
- You will foster strong collaboration with remote offshore teams, understanding their culture and expectations.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in STEM or a related field.
- 10-14 years of proven experience managing cross-functional teams, particularly in Electrical, Mechanical, Software, and related engineering fields.
- 5 years of Technical Program Management experience, with the ability to support and empower teams with technical skills.
- Experience collaborating with various teams, including client teams and Capgemini teams across multiple locations.
- Ability to understand and explain various software systems, technical challenges, dependencies, and risks.
- Proficiency in project monitoring through project management tools such as JIRA.
- Experience working in Agile environments.
- Outstanding organizational and communication skills.
