VP Data Scientist

Key Responsibilities

Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. Guided by our purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future, we are a responsible and diverse organization of 440,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With a strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fuelled by the fast-evolving world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, and platforms.

Capgemini’s Insights & Data practice helps leading organizations harness data to drive innovation, efficiency, and transformation. With a focus on AI and analytics, we deliver measurable impact across industries. You’ll join a purpose-driven, inclusive team working with cutting-edge technologies in a global, agile environment — with strong support for career growth, learning, and making a difference.

The Head of AI – Europe is accountable for leading and scaling Capgemini’s AI First agenda across the European region, driving measurable business growth, differentiated client outcomes, and world‑class AI delivery at scale.

This role owns the end‑to‑end European 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 Europe.

Essential Experience

• Senior leadership experience in AI, digital, cloud, or large‑scale technology transformation.
• 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 UK, Spain, Netherlands or Germany

Desirable Experience

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

About Your Career

At Capgemini, we help organizations across the world become more agile, competitive, and successful. You’ll work in a collaborative, forward-thinking culture where innovation and transformation are at the heart of everything we do.

About Capgemini

Capgemini positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are committed to hiring, developing, and retaining the best people to deliver innovative, world-class solutions for our clients.