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LocationChicago IL, Detriot MI
Your RoleAs part of Capgemini's continued growth agenda in Automotive, we are seeking an experienced Director to help clients envision, shape, and deliver data-led transformation across the automotive value chain. This leadership role combines consulting excellence, industry expertise, commercial acumen, and delivery ownership to drive strategic engagements with OEMs, suppliers, dealers, mobility providers, and connected ecosystem partners.
You will bring a strong point of view on how data, analytics, AI, cloud, and digital platforms can unlock measurable business value across connected vehicles, manufacturing operations, supply chain, customer experience, aftersales, mobility services, and enterprise transformation. The role is based in Detroit, MI or Chicago, IL and will play a key part in expanding our Automotive Data & AI practice, developing our people, and delivering outcomes that reflect Capgemini's commitment to client impact, innovation, and responsible technology.
Required Skills and Experience As part of this leadership role, you will also contribute to the growth of our business, the development of our people, and the continued evolution of our Automotive Data & AI market position through activities across the following areas:
- Business Development - Lead and contribute to proposals, RFPs, origination, account expansion, executive client conversations, market campaigns, and sector-specific proposition development.
- Practice Leadership - Shape offerings, thought leadership, accelerators, internal communities, recruiting activities, knowledge assets, and go-to-market initiatives that strengthen our Automotive Data & AI capability.
- People Development - Coach, mentor, and develop consultants and specialists, supporting career growth, capability building, certifications, and the skills needed to meet evolving client demand
- Demonstrated success originating, shaping, selling, and delivering data, analytics, AI, and digital transformation programs across the automotive value chain, including vehicle lifecycle, connected products, manufacturing, supply chain, customer, dealer, aftersales, and mobility domains.
- Consultative experience with a top-tier consulting services provider, including demonstrated ability to advise senior clients, shape transformation agendas, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and deliver high-impact outcomes through structured consulting methods.
- Currently operating in a major consulting firm, technology services organization, or relevant industry leadership role, ideally with prior consulting experience and proven success in a matrixed, global organization.
- Strong track record in proposition development, solution shaping, executive storytelling, and delivery leadership across complex, multi-workstream engagements.
- Established business development capability, leveraging Capgemini relationships, account teams, partner ecosystems, and personal networks to identify, shape, and convert growth opportunities.
- Ability to lead executive workshops with automotive clients to identify strategic priorities, business pain points, data maturity, process opportunities, solution pathways, target operating models, and value realization plans.
- Ability to define and own solution approaches across automotive data platforms, analytics products, AI/ML use cases, data governance, Master Data Management, cloud modernization, system integration, and enterprise architecture.
- Experience leading teams of architects, data specialists, engineers, and business consultants to design, build, and scale practical solutions that address client priorities and create sustainable impact.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify whitespace opportunities, cultivate trusted relationships, and grow the business within strategic automotive accounts.
- Ability to promote program, solution, and team success internally and externally, translating delivery outcomes into repeatable client value stories and market-facing credentials.
- A strong point of view on Automotive Data & AI opportunities, including connected vehicle intelligence, manufacturing analytics, supply chain resilience, customer 360, dealer performance, aftersales optimization, enterprise data platforms, and responsible AI adoption.
The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $117,930 to $223,591
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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.
DisclaimersCapgemini 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.
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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.
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