Digital Engineering & Product Lifecycle Senior Consultant

Digital Engineering & Product Lifecycle Senior Consultant

Join us as a Digital Engineering & Product Lifecycle Senior Consultant at Capgemini Invent, focusing on driving innovation in R&D, product development, and digital transformation.

YOUR ROLE

• Provide expert advice, analysing business problems and developing data‑driven strategies.
• Guide implementation to improve client performance, managing projects in R&D, Product Development and New Product Introduction, and in Digital Process improvement leveraging technologies (PLM, Simulation, AI, Digital Twin) and methodologies (DFX, MSD/MBSE, Agile/ASPICE).
• Strategic Advisory: Analyse client data, identify issues and propose solutions to meet strategic goals in R&D – from Cost Reduction to Product Development, from PLM/ALM to Digital Twin.
• Project Leadership: Manage project lifecycles, define scope, oversee deliverables, budgets and timelines.
• Solution Development: Create actionable plans for R&D improvement, operational excellence or digital transformation.
• Implementation & Change Management: Drive execution of new processes, technologies and methodologies, supporting the organization to embrace change and fostering adoption.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships with C‑levels in the R&D field, lead meetings and present findings.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyse complex data and situations.
• Communication: Excellent presentation, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Team Leadership: Coach and mentor junior consultants, guiding their work and development.
• Collaborate across Capgemini Group entities (technological experts, data, designers, etc.) to deliver best solutions.

YOUR PROFILE

• Minimum 6+ years in industrial sectors in Product Development or Digital Engineering Transformation, within consulting firms or major automotive / manufacturing brands.
• Master’s degree in a STEM area, engineering preferred.
• Experience with data management, analytics, AI concepts and preferably exposure to intelligent automation or agentic AI.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, Agile/Scrum, Lean are advantageous.
• Fluency in Italian and English; additional language is a plus.
• Proactive, always one step ahead of emerging trends.
• Desire to join a dynamic, close‑knit team that fosters daily growth.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE

• Lead innovative strategy projects around digital and future‑proof topics that transform the status quo.
• Shape your own career path through continuous learning and personal growth.
• Benefit from flexible hybrid working, 5 weeks of vacation, employee referral bonus, company shares programme and annual fitness subscription contribution.

Capgemini Italy is an equal opportunity employer. We promote equality and dignity in all aspects of recruitment and employment, and all offers of employment and promotions are made on the basis of performance, competence and ability.