IT Project manager

Request ID: Capgemini is supporting in the transformation of its Engineering End-to-End (E2E) Certification & Master Scheduling ecosystem, replacing a business-managed Smartsheet-based solution with a secure, integrated, enterprise-grade platform. We are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager / Program Manager to lead this critical transformation initiative, ensuring end-to-end delivery across IT, data, and business process domains.

Role Name: IT Project manager
Work site: Grand Prairie, Texas (Onsite)

Request ID:
Capgemini is supporting in the transformation of its Engineering End-to-End (E2E) Certification & Master Scheduling ecosystem, replacing a business-managed Smartsheet-based solution with a secure, integrated, enterprise-grade platform.
We are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager / Program Manager to lead this critical transformation initiative, ensuring end-to-end delivery across IT, data, and business process domains.
This role requires a strong combination of:
• IT system integration expertise
• Project/program delivery leadership
• Stakeholder management in complex industrial environments
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< Mission / Objectives
• Lead the end-to-end implementation of a new certification and scheduling solution
• Ensure migration from a decentralized Smartsheet environment to a secure, integrated digital platform
• Drive harmonization of engineering processes across multiple sites (US & Canada)
• Guarantee compliance with cybersecurity, data governance.

Key Responsibilities
1. Program & Project Leadership
• Manage the full lifecycle of the program:
o Initiation → Design → Build → Test → Deployment → Hypercare
• Define and maintain roadmap, milestones, budget, and governance
• Lead multi-stream delivery (functional, technical, data, security, integration)
2. Business & IT Alignment
• Translate business requirements (BRD) into actionable delivery plans
• Ensure consistency between:
o Engineering processes (STC, ECR, certification workflows)
o IT solutions (PLM, SAP, data platforms)
• Support definition of target architecture and “To-Be” processes
3. Solution Implementation & Integration
• Oversee integration with key systems:
o SAP
o Google ecosystem
o Potential PLM / engineering tools
• Ensure end-to-end data flow, consistency, and traceability
• Supervise data migration from legacy systems
4. Data & Governance
• Establish data governance framework (ownership, quality, lifecycle)
• Ensure compliance with:
o Cybersecurity standards (authentication, access control, etc.)
o Data privacy and export control requirements
• Monitor data integrity and reporting capabilities
5. Stakeholder & Change Management
• Engage with senior stakeholders:
o Engineering leadership
o Digital / IT sponsors
o Process experts
• Drive:
o Workshops
o Steering committees
o Executive reporting
• Lead change management and user adoption strategy
6. Risk, Compliance & Security
• Identify and mitigate key risks:
o Cybersecurity vulnerabilities
o Operational disruptions due to system failure
• Ensure solution meets enterprise security and compliance standards
7. Testing, Deployment & Support
• Manage:
o UAT strategy and execution
o Deployment approach (phased vs. big bang)
• Ensure:
o Knowledge transfer
o Training plans
o Transition to support teams
Required Skills & Experience
=' Technical & IT Skills
• Strong experience in:
o Enterprise system implementation (ERP, PLM, or scheduling tools)
o System integration & data flows
o Data-driven solutions / dashboards
• Knowledge of:
o SAP integration
o Data architecture & governance
o Cloud / enterprise platforms
= Project & Program Management
• 2–5 years in IT project/program management
• Proven experience delivering complex transformation programs
• Strong command of:
o Agile / Waterfall / Hybrid methodologies
o Risk & dependency management
o Financial tracking
< Industry / Domain Expertise (Strong Plus)
• Aerospace / Manufacturing / Engineering environments
• Certification processes (STC, ECR, etc.)
• Scheduling / production planning systems
> Soft Skills
• Excellent stakeholder management (including C-level)
• Strong communication & structuring skills
• Ability to operate in ambiguous and fast-paced environments
• Leadership & team coordination across geographies
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P Nice-to-Have
• Experience with Smartsheet or similar tools transformation
• Exposure to AI-driven analytics / reporting
• Knowledge of Workday / workforce planning tools
• Experience in cybersecurity-driven transformation programs
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= KPIs / Success Criteria
• Successful migration off legacy system
• Delivery on time, budget, and scope
• Improved:
o Data reliability
o Cross-site collaboration
o Decision-making visibility
• Full compliance with security and governance standards