Manager/Senior Manager – Smart Plant, Aerospace & Defence

Manager/Senior Manager – Smart Plant, Aerospace & Defence Overview

Capgemini is seeking an experienced professional to take on the role of Manager or Senior Manager specializing in Smart Plant, Aerospace, and Defence manufacturing transformation. This position involves leading large-scale initiatives that leverage Industry 4.0 technologies to revolutionize manufacturing processes for leading aerospace and defense organizations. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, including Manufacturing Directors, Operations Leaders, Supply Chain Executives, and Digital Transformation heads, providing strategic guidance and driving impactful change.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee major transformation projects focused on Smart Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and digital operations within top aerospace and defense firms.
• Act as a strategic partner to high-level clients, helping them develop and implement manufacturing strategies that enhance production ramp-up, operational efficiency, supply chain resilience, and quality standards.
• Conduct comprehensive manufacturing assessments, diagnostics, and value discovery exercises to identify opportunities for improving throughput, productivity, quality, costs, and agility.
• Create detailed transformation roadmaps, operational models, and business cases that secure executive buy-in and investment.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across strategy, engineering, data science, AI, cloud, and technology domains to achieve business objectives at scale.
• Manage the deployment of Industry 4.0 solutions such as MES, Industrial IoT, AI analytics, digital work instructions, connected worker systems, and digital twin technology.
• Contribute to the development of Capgeminiâ??s offerings related to Physical and Agentic AI in manufacturing contexts.
• Ensure that transformation programs deliver measurable operational and financial benefits, maximizing client value.
• Mentor and coach consultants and senior team members, fostering skill development and leadership within the team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior client executives, identifying opportunities for further engagement and long-term partnerships.
• Lead complex stakeholder environments, aligning diverse business, operational, and technological interests around a shared vision for transformation.
• Contribute to market-facing thought leadership, including proposals, whitepapers, and industry insights, to position Capgemini as a leader in manufacturing innovation.

Candidate Profile

• Significant experience managing manufacturing or supply chain transformation projects within the aerospace and defense sectors, either in industry or consulting.
• Deep understanding of discrete manufacturing operations, including production systems, assembly, industrialization, ramp-up, quality management, and supply chain performance.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects from strategy through to benefits realization.
• Strong familiarity with Industry 4.0 technologies such as MES, IIoT, AI, digital work instructions, and connected worker solutions.
• Track record of delivering measurable improvements in productivity, quality, lead times, and operational costs.
• Excellent business case development skills, with experience in shaping and securing stakeholder support for transformation initiatives.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of influencing senior executives and operational leaders.
• Strong analytical skills to convert data insights into practical recommendations.
• Leadership experience in managing and developing multidisciplinary teams.
• Passion for operational excellence, innovation, and leveraging emerging technologies for sustainable manufacturing improvements.
• Ability to work effectively within matrix organizations and contribute to propositions and business development activities.
• Must be eligible to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance.

What You Will Love About Working Here

• Work on projects that create a tangible positive impact on society, businesses, and individuals, providing a rewarding experience.
• Engage in a variety of projects that promote rapid skill development and diverse professional growth.
• Collaborate directly with clients in their manufacturing facilities, focusing on digital solutions that improve service, reduce costs, and enhance sustainability.
• Partner with colleagues across Capgeminiâ??s Engineering and Cloud divisions to deliver innovative digital solutions.
• Enjoy a flexible, hybrid working environment supporting work-life balance.
• Benefit from a culture that prioritizes employee wellbeing, including mental health support and wellbeing apps.
• Join a responsible employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and social responsibility, including being a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer.

Additional Information

• While the primary locations are London, Manchester, or Glasgow, candidates must be flexible regarding assignment locations, which may involve travel and periods away from home.
• Remuneration includes flexible benefits and performance-related bonuses.
• Capgemini is a global leader in digital and business transformation, with over 340,000 employees worldwide, committed to ethical practices and societal impact.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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