Manager/Senior Manager - Energy & Utilities - Water (London/Manchester/Glasgow)

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At Capgemini Invent, we bring to life what's next for our clients.

By combining strategy, technology, data science, and creative design expertise with an inventive mindset, we partner with our clients to innovate and transform their business, helping them navigate today, while plotting a course for the future.

About Capgemini Invent

As the digital innovation, design and transformation brand of the Capgemini Group, Capgemini Invent enables CxOs to envision and shape the future of their businesses. Located in more than 36 offices and 37 creative studios around the world, it comprises a 12,000+ strong team of strategists, data scientists, product and experience designers, brand experts and technologists who develop new digital services, products, experiences and business models for sustainable growth.

Capgemini Invent is an integral part of Capgemini, a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of 325,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fuelled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2021 global revenues of €18 billion

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As a globally renowned technology and digital leader, we have the responsibility, the ambition, and the means to contribute to solving major societal questions that are shaping our future world. Invent for Society aims to value how social impact is part of the fabric of what we do.

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An overview of the role:

To meet the demands of Government, regulators and increasingly savvy customers, companies in the water industry across the UK are investing millions in Opex and Capex improvements and operational digital transformation. Given the scale of investment, there is a strong focus from regulators, investors and the companies alike to ensure these programmes are delivered effectively, drive out efficiency at all levels and that the changes are both adopted and sustained.

The work:

No matter the project or customer, your work will have a meaningful impact on society, businesses and lives. It's really rewarding. And it's also really varied. You'll potentially work on a huge variety of projects (some larger than others), so you could gain lots of experience in a short amount of time.

Collaboration and Innovation:

We really believe in creating a partnership with our customers. Using our Accelerated Solutions Environment (ASE), you'll get to know the customer's needs and challenges, demo innovative solutions and quickly solve problems. It'll help you discover unexpected answers together.

Why this role?

In this role, you will work with our Energy & Utilities clients to shape their journey, co-designing and supporting their transformation. We are looking for enthusiastic consultants experienced in the delivery of Operations Transformation to join our Utilities Sector Team and to work as part of the Asset & Operations team, leading and delivering successful end to end transformation programmes with our clients.

You will focus on the transfer of capability and contribute to the strategic direction of the Capgemini Invent Sector Transformation team, coaching and developing others as well as applying your skills in business development activities.

Why you?

You'll bring experience in Operations Transformation Delivery ideally in Water Utilities or other regulated industries such as Retail, Infrastructure and Telecommunications. You will have consulting experience and may have also worked within a Utilities company or Infrastructure organisation. You must have strong problem solving and analytical skills, strong communication skills, a collaborative attitude and experience in project and programme management.
• Shaping, managing and leading and / or delivering projects - within Water, Utility or Asset Intensive industries, preferably within a consulting firm
• Strategy and/or operating model delivery experience - experience designing and leading a strategic transformation project
• Business relationship building - demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships, including at senior executive level
• Sector knowledge - an understanding of the current trends and issues in the Energy & Utilities sector and broader ecosystem, and their impact on organisations and society

Ability to apply knowledge in the following areas:
• Water and Wastewater Operations, Capital delivery, Customer Services and Back Office
• Deployment of Digital Transformation solutions and services
• Supporting capabilities for the Water Sector including Telemetry, Asset Management, Workforce Management, Business Strategy and Business Planning
• Supporting technologies for Water, including Scada, Telemetry, Big Data, Cloud, Metering systems, CRM and Billing
• Emerging trends in Water such as IoT, mobile applications, automation, energy management, digital twin and BIM
• Operationalising solutions, for example transitioning factory models for RPA, energy and mobile Apps into operations, integrating advanced analytics into operational business as usual etc.

Why us?

The Energy and Utilities sector team at Capgemini Invent comprises of deep industry expertise at a national and global level. Coupled with our heritage of leading some of the largest industry digital transformations, we have the unique position of being able to offer our clients both industry thought leadership and proven experience in end-to-end digital delivery. We strive to understand our client's business needs as well as individual motivations, forming long term strategic partnerships.

Diversity

Capgemini positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are committed to hiring, developing and retaining the best people to deliver innovative, world-class solutions for our clients. We foster an inclusive culture that enables everyone to achieve their full potential and enjoy a fulfilling career with us. Our comprehensive flexible benefits package and lifestyle policies enable our employees to balance their individual, family and work-life needs.

Learning and development

There's an endless amount to learn at Capgemini, and an endless number of ways to do so. So, you'll also have unique training opportunities to take advantage of. Some of our consultants even have the chance to go to Les Fontaine (near Paris, France), where we host a conference. Outside of dedicated training, everyone makes time to help and support one another - collaboration is encouraged across all of our teams.

Work/Life Harmony:

We understand that everyone has varied lives and we want you to have a great work-life balance. So, where possible, our Work Life Harmony policy will help you to work flexibly and juggle your work and home life.

CSR:

We're also focused on using tech to have a positive social impact. So, we're working to reduce our own carbon footprint and improve everyone's access to a digital world. It's something we're really serious about. In fact, we were even named as one of the world's most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the 9th year. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a team that does the right thing.

Whilst you will have London, Manchester or Glasgow as an office base location, you must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, as these roles may involve periods of time away from home at short notice.

We offer a remuneration package which includes flexible benefits options for you to choose to suit your own personal circumstances and a variable element dependent grade and on company and personal performance.

In order to commence a role with Capgemini UK plc you will be required to provide documentary proof prior to joining the Company that you are entitled to live and work in the UK.

More information is at available at: https://www.capgemini.com/gb-en/service/invent/

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Posted on: 19 May 2023

Experience level: Experienced Professional

Contract Type: Permanent Full Time

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