About the role you're considering
Location: UK Wide with ad hoc travel to sites across Bristol, Bath, London and Midlands
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Delivery Head to join our team at Capgemini. The Delivery Head will be responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end delivery of complex projects and services to our clients across multiple industries. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent leadership skills, a deep understanding of project management skills and techniques, and a proven track record of successful, client-focused project delivery.
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.
If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including: identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service.
Your Role
• Oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of multiple projects or programs
• Develop and implement delivery strategies aligned with client needs and Capgemini's business objectives
• Lead and mentor a team of project managers, technical leads, and delivery professionals
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards, timelines, and budget constraints
• Manage client relationships at a senior level, acting as a trusted advisor
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with project delivery
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery methodologies and processes
• Collaborate with sales teams to support business development activities and proposal creation
• Ensure compliance with Capgemini's policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
• Manage resource allocation and capacity planning across multiple projects
• Report on project status, financials, and key performance indicators to senior management
You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini equity, diversity and inclusion is part of everyday life, and will be part of your working reality. We have built an inclusive and welcoming environment, for everyone. We have a number of networks you can join, including our Women in Engineering employee network group. These networks support our community every day.
What do you need?
• Bachelor's degree in Business, STEM or related field, or comparable experience; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in technology-based project delivery, with at least 8 years in senior delivery management roles
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale, complex projects in diverse industries
• Strong understanding of various delivery methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, DevOps)
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with C-level executives
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• In-depth knowledge of project management tools and techniques
• Experience with financial management and budgeting for large projects
• Familiarity with emerging technologies and industry trends
• Relevant certifications such as APMPQ, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications are a plus
Don’t meet every single requirements? Studies have shown women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Your Security 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?
• Flexibility to work your way- 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.
• Impactful Experiences- You will reimagine what’s possible: creating value for the world’s leading organisations through technology to build a sustainable, more inclusive future. You will work with a range of clients all with a unique set of business, technological and societal ambitions, which will make a real impact across the UK.
• Shared Energy- You’ll be bringing your unique skills and perspectives to the team, inspiring and taking inspiration from your teammates as you unlock value in everything you do. You’ll be joining a professional community of experts, who have got your back and will support you, every step of the way.
Why you should consider Capgemini Engineer
Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a thriving company and become part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We 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. You’ll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.
About Capgemini Engineering
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 fuelled 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
