Principal Strategic Deal Maker

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Role
Capgemini is looking for a high-touch, passionate and self-motivated Individual with 15+ years of Management Consulting and Utilities Industry leadership experience focused on defining and deriving value Smart Meter and Smart Grid solutions.
The role will be responsible for contributing to the sale and delivery of strategy and management consulting projects, in pursuit of growing our Smart Meter and Smart Grid services. The individual would be expected to lead teams of consulting professionals that will deliver world class services to our clients. Other responsibilities will include contributing to the development of offerings specific and unique to Capgemini. Existing offerings and frameworks exists, and a large component of this role will be scaling our services across Canada.
The candidate would be expected to foster client relationships, work with Capgemini capabilities to help clients meet their business objectives, and to operationally manage the delivery and budget of projects
Responsibilities
The manager will be responsible for the following key activities:
Influence strategy for growing existing base of Smart Meter and Smart Grid related consulting work in Utilities, including key offerings development
Work with Capgemini Business Lines to create joint ownership, targets, and execution plans when projects have multiple business lines participating (e.g. Capgemini Engineering, Insights and Data, Invent, etc.)
Sell and deliver Smart Grid and Utilities transformation consulting projects
Support marketing activities, e.g. publications
Foster careers for team members in sales and delivery
Required Skills
Strong Utilities industry and Smart Meter/Grid domain experience especially related to AMI. Additional complementary experience that would be highly valued include: ADMS, DERMs, Asset Management, and/or GIS
In addition to deep Utilities and Smart Grid expertise, the successful candidate will bring a broad transformation and consulting background, with the ability to identify, shape, and close strategic business and technology transformation opportunities across multiple industries. The individual will be viewed as a trusted advisor to executive clients, helping organizations navigate digital transformation, operational improvement, modernization, and growth initiatives while leveraging Capgemini's global capabilities and industry expertise.
Demonstrated "hunter" mindset with a track record of originating, shaping, and closing net-new business opportunities and expanding strategic client accounts.
Experience developing value propositions, business cases, ROI models, executive presentations, and board-level recommendations that drive investment decisions.
Knowledge of enterprise technology trends including Cloud, AI, Data & Analytics, Digital Engineering, Cybersecurity, Intelligent Automation, and Platform Modernization
Experience working with leading Smart Meter and Grid vendors such as Itron, L&G, Sensus, Honeywell, Schneider Electric, Siemens Energy, ABB, ESRI, etc
Experience leading Smart Grid and utilities strategy and consulting engagements.
Entrepreneurial mindset with ambition to grow the business
Experience developing and leading capability assessments, business cases, use cases, transformation program roadmaps
Experience developing rate case filings and presenting to regulators
Understanding of industry business trends and current challenges
Additional preferred experience includes any of the following: large scale digital programs as a part of a transformation program (e.g. digital factories, multi-product lines / trains / squads), strategy experience (e.g. operating model design, market strategies, mergers and acquisitions strategy or post-merger integration).
Effective presentation style – ability to summarize into key business impacts
External marketing experience is a plus (e.g. supporting industry round tables, publishing or co-authoring articles, speaking at conferences, etc.)
The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $140K to 270K
Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.
The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.
These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.
It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.
Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
Life and disability insurance
Employee assistance programs
Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility
Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.
Disclaimers
Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, p