About the company

At Sogeti, we know how to create value with technology- it’s our passion. We work closely with clients and partners to take full advantage of the opportunities of technology. We mobilize expert teams that create custom solutions from existing and emerging technology. Our value is in our approach, characterized by the speed with which we deliver specialist solutions in digital assurance and testing, data & analytics, digital & development, cybersecurity and life sciences.

Disruption is the norm in today’s digital and business environment. How quickly companies respond to change determines their future success – and their ability to realize rapid value from existing and future technology is crucial to this. At Sogeti, we collaborate across a global network to build innovations that push boundaries. But it’s the way we work with clients that sets us apart. Our client model means we can be hands-on from day one, getting to know our customers and their businesses intimately.

We embrace the value of diversity within Sogeti and the entrepreneurial spirit of our people. If you’re looking to join a company with a proven track record of success and that deeply values its people, Sogeti Ireland offers the opportunity for you to grow and advance.

As an Engagement Manager / Project Manager, you will work with Sogeti’s clients across different industries on governing and managing a wide range of projects. You’ll have the chance to utilize Sogeti's best-practice procedures as a part of a valued team. By applying diverse methodologies, you'll ensure that processes are being followed and deadlines are being met. You will also have the opportunity to engage in pre-sales planning and mobilisation activities and will be responsible for end to end project management of our projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand the connection between the business problem and the technology solution and have the professional and personal skills to make a real difference to our clients
• Take an active part in sales and pre-sales activity; lead the implementation planning of the engagement, covering the definition of methodology, delivery model, timeline, organization, governance, resourcing, roles and responsibilities, and project and program management principles, processes and tools.
• Participate and contribute to the negotiations for contracting the engagement and take a key role in drafting the statement of work and in particular the related project plan.
• Actively manage the client relationship to ensure client satisfaction. Work with client and Capgemini stakeholders to develop the account strategy, and to develop the client relationship on a strategic level, via overall services portfolio management, strengthening Capgemini’s position as a strategic partner to the client.
• Lead and manage implementations end-to-end, with full delivery responsibility, including resource management, commercials, profitability, and contractual compliance.
• Operationally drive the delivery execution utilizing relevant Capgemini methodology, Program & Project Management methodologies and principles, and leveraging your own experiences, to ensure project execution on-time, within budget, and meeting or exceeding the expected level of quality.
• Contributing to the development of methods and expanding the knowledge base within the practice
• Review compliance audits of processes, transactions, systems and data quality against information assurance and other relevant standards and support the compilation of recommendations for remedial actions.
• Oversee & govern the effective operation of procedures and quality assurance.
• Advise and influence the project stakeholders to take effective risk management decisions, balancing perceived risk against business benefit and seeking a suitable compromise position.

Must have:

• 5+ years project management experience
• Experience leading delivery within a client-facing customer-supplier commercial environment across multiple technologies
• Exemplar project management skills with strong previous experience evident
• Proven ability to shape propositions and projects that deliver effective business outcomes for clients whilst managing internal commercial and delivery risk
• Excellent people management and leadership experience, with a proven ability to motivate and lead multi-disciplined teams
• Ability to manage the finances of a project, including a clear understanding of revenue, cost and associated margins
• Demonstrable skills in facilitation, stakeholder engagement, strategic thinking and presentation

Good to have

• Formal qualifications in project management such as PRINCE or Agile
• Experience of multiple industries across both public and private sectors