Engagement Manager (Hybrid, CDMX)

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.
Your role
Ensuring compliance with project delivery mandatory requirements, including contracted scope, schedule, cost and quality
Delivering with control; managing risks, assumptions, dependencies and issues to achieve predictable outcomes
Trusted client partner; fostering strong relationships while maintaining contractual and commercial discipline
Maintain and extend Capgemini’s influence and reach within the client, together with Business Development, by identifying add-on opportunities outside the contracted scope
Suitably adopt appropriate corporate and predictive project management tools, methods, templates and practices
Adherence to Corporate practices and principles (e.g. procurement rules, Security and Data Protection)
Provide accurate project information to the Delivery Organization, adhering to prescribed reporting regimes with timely delivery status, financial data, variances and corrective actions
Ensure projects are suitably resourced to execute contracted commitments; ensure approved staff are appointed to clearly defined roles
Establish and operate the required Delivery Management processes, governance regimes and rituals (including but not limited to the suitable adoption of UPM/USM)
Maintain commercial adherence and rigor across the project through formal scope and contract change control, including impact assessment, approval and audit trail
Maintain an accurate and realistic integrated plan through the end of the contracted obligation/estimated completion date, aligned with the approved baseline
Include Gantt plan, milestones, dependencies, assumptions, acceptance criteria and Risk/Issue register
Ensure Estimates To Complete (ETC), Estimate At Completion (EAC) and DVI are accurately forecast in line with defined finance principles; identify cost and schedule variances early
Ensure invoices are timely, accurate and paid, with deliverables and acceptance evidence aligned to contractual milestones
Communicate to the team, the client and Capgemini the project status, baseline variances, issues, decisions and opportunities in a balanced way, brokering/negotiating where conflicts arise
Organize and steer the project team:
Agree on measurable assignment objectives for team members and carrying out periodic/end of assignment reviews
Support & motivate the team members on a continuous basis;
Assist in the personal and career development of their assigned team members
Your profile
5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management
4+ years of experience leading Cloud Transformation or Cloud Modernization programs.
5+ years of software development or data engineering experience.
Proven track record of delivering large, cross-functional technical programs from concept to production.
Clear English proficiency, e.g., TOEFL score of 550, with demonstrable abilities in technical, business, and client communications.
B.S. or above in Electrical, Mechanical, or Software Engineering, or in a related field.
Proven ability as Project Manager with experience in predictive project management, Fixed Scope / Fixed Price delivery, best practices, processes and tools.
Strong scope management and negotiation skills to control scope creep, evaluate change impacts and adapt to changing customer requirements through formal change control.
Experience in managing multiple projects.
Proven ability to manage multicultural teams.
Technical Competencies
Strong understanding of:
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
System Architecture
Cloud Technologies
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
Familiarity with:
DevSecOps practices
CI/CD pipelines
What you will love
Exposure to top global companies working with Capgemini (145 of the Fortune 500 companies)
Internal annual global tech challenges to showcase your skills and help address world issues
Volunteering activities during Impact Together Week to build sustainable & inclusive future
Need to know
Work Modality: Hybrid
Offices available in CDMX
About Capgemini
Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organizations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of over 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations.
At Capgemini Mexico, we aim to attract the best talent and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, so there is no discrimination based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic of a person. All applications welcome and will be considered based on merit against the job and/or experience for the position.