VP Data Scientist 1

The Head of AI - SCE is accountable for leading and scaling Capgemini's AI First agenda across the South Central Europe (SCE - France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Switzerland, Poland and Czech republic) driving measurable business growth, differentiated client outcomes, and world-class AI delivery at scale.

This role owns the end-to-end SCE AI transformation lifecycle - from market positioning and demand creation to industrialised delivery and value realisation. Working closely with country CEOs, industry leaders, hyperscalers, and C-suite clients, the role ensures AI is consistently embedded across solutions, operating models, and transformation programmes.

A core mandate is to ensure clients experience Capgemini's AI capabilities as a coherent, high-value European proposition - combining strategy, engineering excellence, responsible AI, reusable assets, and delivery rigor to generate predictable, scalable outcomes across all European markets.

This role will work closely with and will also have a report line into the I&D AI global practice, aligning on the global strategy for AI acceleration, and contributing to the success of that strategy in SCE., + Define and execute the SCE AI First strategy and multi-year roadmap, aligned to global priorities and regional growth ambitions.

• Position Capgemini as a trusted AI transformation leader with clients, partners, regulators, and European industry forums.
• Partner with country and industry leadership to embed AI into offerings, GTM strategies, and investment priorities.
• Drive C-suite level AI conversations focused on business value, operating model transformation, and measurable ROI.

Deal Leadership & Growth: *

• Drive AI-led revenue growth, pipeline development, and deal conversion across SCE.

• Lead and shape major SCE AI pursuits, providing executive-level guidance on: o AI architecture and engineering choices o Agentic and generative AI integration o Commercial and delivery models

• Build trusted relationships with C-suite and Board-level stakeholders.

• Ensure consistent adoption of industrialised AI delivery patterns, accelerators, and commercial frameworks across countries.

AI Delivery & Excellence *

• Accountable for predictable, high-quality delivery of large-scale AI transformation programmes across multiple countries.
• Ensure delivery models enable speed, quality, reusability, and risk control.
• Embed strong engineering standards, platform thinking, and lifecycle governance across SCE AI engagements.
• Improve delivery margin, time-to-value, and client satisfaction on AI programmes.

AI-Enabled Transformation *

• Drive adoption of new tools, skills, and operating models required for: o GenAI at scale o Agentic systems o AI-augmented delivery and productivity

• Ensure AI solutions are deployed responsibly, securely, and compliantly across programmes.

Development *

• Build and evolve European AI, data, and engineering capabilities through: o Structured upskilling and certification o Leadership development o Strategic hiring

• Strengthen delivery capability and innovation through deep partnerships with hyperscalers and key technology vendors.

• Improve consistency of skills, quality, and delivery maturity across SCE countries., Asset Adoption & Innovation

• Drive regional reuse of AI assets, accelerators, platforms, and patterns to accelerate outcomes and reduce delivery risk.
• Increase speed-to-value through proven, repeatable AI solutions.
• Foster innovation and co-creation with clients, partners, and start-ups to deliver industry-specific AI solutions.
• Align industry, delivery, and platform teams to maximise scale and impact.

Ecosystem & Market Influence *

• Strengthen Capgemini's role within the SCE ystem, engaging with hyperscalers, academia, alliances, and public sector bodies.
• Contribute to thought leadership and represent Capgemini at key industry events.

Governance & Responsible AI *

• Ensure compliance with Group-wide AI governance, ethics, security, and regulatory standards.
• Support clients in navigating SCE AI regulation and emerging compliance requirements.
• Maintain strong oversight across AI engagements.

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• Proven success leading multi-country or multi-disciplinary teams in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Strong track record of winning and delivering enterprise-scale transformation programmes.
• Executive presence and the ability to influence senior client and partner stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of AI technologies, architectures, engineering practices, and cloud environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead across geographies within a global delivery model.
• Background in consulting or professional services.
• Current residence in Spain, Portugal or Italy

Desirable Experience

• Experience engaging with European regulators or industry bodies.
• Strong understanding of SCE markets, cultural dynamics, and the technology landscape

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