Design Authority Leader

**Capgemini**:
Capgemini is 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 over 360,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is believed by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2022 global revenues of €22 billion.

**Description**:
Capgemini is seeking a senior director level executive to join its internal global IT organization as a Senior Design Authority leader within its Enterprise Architecture team. This is a key leadership role reporting to our Head of Enterprise Architecture.

The primary responsibility of this role is to provide leadership, oversight, and guidance for the design and architecture of complex systems, products, or projects. The individual will play a critical role in ensuring that the design and architecture meet the highest standards of quality, functionality, and efficiency. This position involves strategic planning, technical leadership, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.

**Key Responsabilities**:

- ** Design Leadership**: Provide expert guidance and leadership in the design and architecture of complex systems, products, or projects.
- ** Strategic Planning**: Develop and implement design strategies that align with the organization's goals and objectives.
- ** Technical Expertise**: Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to make informed design decisions. Share knowledge and best practices with the team.
- ** Team Management**: Lead and mentor a team of around 20+ design and architecture professionals, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- ** Risk Management**: Identify and mitigate design-related risks and challenges to ensure successful project outcomes.
- ** Quality Assurance**: Establish and enforce design standards, best practices, and quality control processes to maintain high-quality deliverables.
- ** Stakeholder Collaboration**: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, developers, product managers, and business stakeholders, to ensure that design and architecture align with project goals.
- ** Budget and Resource Management**: Manage design-related budgets and allocate resources efficiently.
- ** Documentation**: Ensure comprehensive documentation of design and architectural decisions, plans, and processes.
- ** Compliance and Regulations**: Ensure that designs adhere to industry regulations, standards, and compliance requirements.

The incumbent will have overall 15-20 years of experience in leading process design, operations, and/or architecture teams.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, architecture, computer science).
- Proven experience in design leadership roles, with a track record of successful project outcomes.
- Knowledge of more than one end to end processes i.e., O2C, R2R, H2R, P2P, lead to cash.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with global cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Leadership and team management experience, including the ability to mentor and motivate team members.
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
- Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements (if applicable).
- Strong project management skills and the ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
- Continuous learning and adaptability to stay current with evolving technologies and design trends.

**What have we prepared for you ?**:
Personal and professional development:

- Development programs, external courses, education & certificates co-funding
- NEXT platform with free access to Pluralsight, TED talks, Coursera materials, and virtual trainings: Excel, VBA, RPA, customer care and more.

Capgemini s’engage pour un numérique responsable en intégrant l’éco conception et l’accessibilité dans ses projets, et réduira de 90% ses émissions d’ici 2040.

Partenaire de différentes associations, Capgemini accompagne les exclus du numérique vers l’autonomie.