CAPGEMINI ENGINEERING
Capgemini Engineering Portugal is strengthening its operational capabilities to support the growing complexity of Research & Development activities. As part of our Technology and Innovation (T&I), we are expanding our team with a detail-oriented and proactive
R&D Operations Specialist
.
If you are passionate about process optimization, data quality, and enabling innovation through operational excellence, this is your opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team.
YOUR MISSION
You will play a key role in enabling the operational excellence of T&I department, supporting the teams behind innovation delivery. This role combines structured thinking with hands-on execution, focusing on improving how we manage, track, and report innovation work.
You will be expected to contribute to the design and continuous improvement of internal processes, ensuring they are efficient, scalable, and well-documented. You will also help develop and maintain tools that support data validation, reporting, and decision-making.
This is a collaborative role, ideal for someone who enjoys optimizing operations and enabling teams to focus on technical delivery.
YOUR ROLE
* Designing, maintaining, and improving operational tools
to support reporting, planning, and data validation;
* Ensuring monthly timesheet submissions
are aligned with planned allocations (correct hours in correct projects);
* Participating in the Month-End Closing process
, applying critical thinking to analyze deviations from forecast (e.g., hours, costs, revenues);
* Managing the procurement process
: requesting quotes, liaising with suppliers, tracking ETAs, and updating cost/revenue forecasts accordingly;
* Handle multiple administrative tasks including: i) Follow-up of e-mails and tasks, ii) recording meeting minutes, iii) conducting errands;
* Support administrative workflows, including follow-up communications, digital documentation archiving, and access management for project files and tools;
* Conduct periodic and frequent checklists to update and validate various files and procedures:
* Providing operational support to other key departmental activities, including Payment Requests, Marketing Events, and Audits.
YOUR PROFILE
* Advanced Microsoft Excel
skills;
* Strong interest in
automation and efficiency
, with familiarity in tools such as
Power Automate,
Power Query
,
Power Apps
and other solutions;
* Proficient in other Microsoft Office Tools: MS Word, MS Teams, MS SharePoint, MS OneNote etc.;
* Professional working
proficiency in English
, enabling effective communication with international teams and stakeholders;
* Familiarity with Capgemini's policies, organization, unit, and people is a plus;
* Ability to cope with and handle pressure;
* Capability to work with tight deadlines;
* Keen attention to small details;
* Interest in accounting and quantitative analysis;
* Initiative-taker and explorer of new solutions;
* Strong problem-solving skills;
* Excellent networking abilities;
* Adherence to processes and checklists are essential traits for this role.
WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE
Join a multicultural and inclusive team environment.
Enjoy a supportive atmosphere promoting work-life balance.
Engage in exciting national and international projects.
Hybrid work.
Your career growth is central to our mission. Our array of career growth programs and diverse professionals are crafted to support you in exploring a world of opportunities.
Training and certifications programs.
Health and life insurance.
Referral program with bonuses for talent recommendations.
Great office locations.
ABOUT CAPGEMINI
Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you'd like, where you'll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you'll be able to reimagine what's possible. Join us and help the world's leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world. Apply now