Senior Solution Architect (Product & Systems) - Multiple Locations -

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. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.
About the job you are considering
We are looking for a Senior Solutions Architect whose responsibility will be to bring together our multiple Products and Systems capabilities and deliver world-class engineering solutions for our key clients across all of our sectors including Aerospace, Defence, Consumer Products, Lifesciences, Manufacturing, Telecoms etc. This individual will have experience of working at the platform level or major system level and be able to help our client in their transformation of their entire value chain and dual transition to digital and sustainable technology.
We are looking for a proven and energetic technical leader and engineering architect with a visible passion for the solutions we deliver, capable of inspiring our clients and our delivery teams and convincing others to support you to achieve your objectives.
You will understand our client needs, assess their current solutions, challenge and provide strategic architectural leadership on transformation and further evolution of their digital solutions. You will use your consultancy skills to build trust with our clients during the sales lifecycle and also during early phase project delivery activities including discovery and proof-of-concept development phases. This trust will lead to long-term relationships with senior technical leaders and CxOs.
Your primary duties and responsibilities will include the following:-
Communicate our Products and Systems engineering capability through social media, conference talks, blogs, special events and client focussed sessions.
Work with the sales team to target new clients and new areas within existing clients to target and then build and execute capture plans to win work in these new areas.
Identify the transformational needs of our clients and build solutions that comprise multiple geographically dispersed teams from across the GBL and wider Capgemini.
Influence the client to allow us to help them to define their requirements so that when the RFP lands we are in the prime position to win the work.
Lead the development of our technical proposals to the client.
Support delivery (chargeable work) particularly in early engagements and discovery phase assignments, working in a consultative manner to grow significant (GBP5m+) opportunities.
This position offers flexibility in terms of location, allowing you to work remotely and from various Capgemini locations depending on individual preference.
Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.
Qualification and Experience
Higher education degree in engineering or equivalent apprenticeship & practical experience
8+ years of experience of having handled different client organisations, business lines & environments.
Advanced / Fluent English.
8+ years of experience in engineering, with client facing experience in a solutions architecture, technical consulting, or presales engineering role
Experience in digital technologies to develop engineering solutions and digital technologies that are part of the solutions.
Platform level / major system Architect
Platform / major system Design Authority or Chief Engineering
Strategic & Transformation Consulting
Self-motivated and able to use initiative
Organised, good time management and prioritisation
Methodical approach to work, with good attention to details and strong lreasoning skills
Flexibility required for working away from home
Holds or can achieve UK Security Clearance
Security check (SC) clearance
To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance .
To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements.
Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.
Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process.
What does 'Get The Future You Want ' mean for you?
We realise a Total Reward package should be more than just compensation. At Capgemini we offer range of core and flexible benefits and have a Peer Recognition Portal called Applaud.
You will be encouraged to have a positive work-life balance. Our hybrid-first way of working means we embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements.
Why you should consider Capgemini
Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. But when you join Capgemini, you join a thriving company and become part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. A powerful source of energy that drives us all to find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses. And it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. And you'll use them to help our clients leverage technology to grow their business and give innovation that human touch the world needs. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.
About Capgemini
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, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of ???22.5 billion.
Get The Future You Want
At Capgemini Engineering we value excellence, care, responsibility, dynamism and innovation. We offer a job with variation that leaves plenty of room for initiative and development. In fact, we are not just offering you a job, we're inviting you to be part of our community where we will provide you trainings, tools & grounds for professional and personal growth. Each career experience is assorted by an attractive salary package. AA