Job Description

Capgemini Engineering

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 can you make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

Your Role

Location: Flexible (US & Europe travel required)
Experience: 10–15+ years
Industry: Automotive / Engineering Systems / PLM Transformation

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager – PLM Architecture & Implementation to lead large-scale automotive digital engineering and wiring systems implementations. This role is responsible for end-to-end program delivery, from solution architecture through pilot and global rollout, with a strong focus on wiring harness / Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) and PLM platforms such as Siemens Capital and Teamcenter

You will act as the overall delivery and architecture leader, coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, IT, manufacturing, and external partners while ensuring alignment with business strategy, enterprise systems, and scalability objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end implementation programs from solution architecture through pilot and full rollout
• Develop and manage integrated program plans, including milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables
• Ensure delivery meets quality, timeline, and cost targets
• Establish and lead governance cadence, including steering committees, executive reviews, and status reporting

Solution Architecture & Implementation Leadership

• Own the end-to-end solution architecture (application, data, and integration)
• Ensure alignment with business processes, wiring domain requirements, and enterprise systems
• Drive an OOTB-first (out-of-the-box) approach, minimizing customization while ensuring scalability and maintainability
• Ensure seamless integration across PLM (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter), ERP, and downstream manufacturing systems

Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Leadership

• Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams across:
  • Engineering (wiring harness / EDS)
  • IT systems (PLM, ERP, integrations)
  • External system integrators and partners
• Drive stakeholder alignment, executive communication, and decision-making
• Lead change management, adoption strategy, and business readiness activities

Testing, Deployment & Adoption

• Oversee testing phases including SIT and UAT
• Ensure deployment readiness and cutover planning
• Support user adoption and post-deployment stabilization

Your Profile

• 10–15+ years of experience in:
  • Automotive engineering systems, preferably wiring harness / EDS
  • PLM and digital engineering transformation programs
• Proven experience leading implementations of Siemens Capital or equivalent wiring/EDS tools
• Strong background in:
  • Large-scale program management across multiple sites
  • Solution architecture (application, integration, data)

• Deep understanding of:
  • Wiring harness lifecycle (design → validation → manufacturing)
  • Integration across PLM, ERP, and engineering systems

• Strong stakeholder management and executive-level communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens Teamcenter or similar PLM platforms
• Certifications: PMP, Agile, SAFe (preferred)

What you'll love about working here

• Join a multicultural and inclusive team environment.
• Enjoy a supportive atmosphere promoting work-life balance.
• Engage in exciting national and international projects.
• Hybrid work.
• Your career growth is central to our mission. Our array of career growth programs and diverse professionals are crafted to support you in exploring a world of opportunities.
• Training and certifications programs.
• Health and life insurance.
• Referral program with bonuses for talent recommendations.
• Great office locations.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organizations and make it real with AI, technology, and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations.