IT/OT senior architect - Defense

Capgemini; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering services provider is seeking an IT/OT Senior Architect specialized in Defense. The role involves guiding clients through the Smart Factory journey and promoting Industry 4.0 solutions. This position highlights team leadership and the ability to inspire clients, underpinned by extensive experience in solutions architecture.

Benefits

Hybrid working up to 70%

Possibility to work from abroad up to 45 days per year

Open access to digital learning platforms

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in client-facing roles.
• Experience in architecting Smart Factory solutions.
• Proven pre-sales leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote and develop Smart Factory solutions for Defense clients.
• Manage IT/OT/IOT engineering teams and ensure tech updates.
• Support sales teams and lead solution architecture.

Skills

Solutions architecting

Technical consulting

Presales engineering

Team leadership

Deep understanding of manufacturing processes

Job description

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 and where no two days are the same.

Your Role

We are looking for an IT/OT senior architect – Defense, responsible for promoting and developing world-class Smart Factory solutions for our clients across the Defense sector. This individual should have experience guiding clients through their Smart Factory journey, demonstrating the need and value of Industry 4.0 solutions, supporting sales teams, architecting solutions, and leading engineering teams to deliver the right solutions.

• You will be a proven and energetic pre-sales leader and Smart Factory architect with a visible passion for the solutions we deliver, capable of inspiring clients and delivery teams and convincing others to support your objectives.
• You will manage a team of IT/OT/IOT engineers, ensuring your team stays updated on new technologies.

Your Profile

• 15+ years of experience working with different client organizations, business lines, and environments.
• 15+ years of engineering experience, with client-facing roles in solutions architecture, technical consulting, or presales engineering.
• Prior experience in architecting and developing smart factory solutions in business processes.
• Platform-level / major system architect experience.
• Deep understanding of product development, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain processes.

If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique experience could be just what we need.

What you’ll love about working here

• Hybrid working up to 70%.
• Possibility to work up to 45 days per year from abroad.
• Open access to digital learning platforms.

Need to know

• All roles require a level of security clearance; BPSS or Security Clearance.
• You can bring your whole self to work. Building an inclusive future is part of everyday life at Capgemini and will be part of your working reality. We have created a welcoming and diverse environment for everyone.

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations accelerate their transition to a digital and sustainable world, creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. With a heritage of over 55 years, Capgemini employs 340,000 team members across more than 50 countries. We leverage strengths from strategy and design to engineering, powered by market-leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud, and data, combined with deep industry expertise and a partner ecosystem.

Joining Capgemini means becoming part of something bigger.

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