Capgemini Invent

Capgemini Invent sits within the broader Capgemini group and uses a mix of classic consulting titles and Capgemini-specific seniority bands (notably Vice President, Senior Vice President, and Executive Vice President). Capgemini’s own materials also reference structured career frameworks that progress “up to Vice President,” and Capgemini Invent pages highlight that roles vary by team (Strategy & Transformation vs. Creative & Design). 

Each role below follows the same structured template:

• Title
• Client-facing: Yes, Sometimes, or No
• Geography: Global or region-specific
• Business unit: Global or unit-specific
• Typical degree required
• Typical work experience when starting this role
• 1–2 sentence plain-language description
• Typical duration in this role
• Typical next role(s)

17.1 Client-Facing Generalist Consulting Roles

Across many Invent geographies, you’ll commonly see Consultant/Senior Consultant, Manager, Senior Manager (often paired with Managing Consultant), Director (sometimes labeled Principal Consultant), and senior executive titles including Vice President, SVP, and EVP.

Associate Consultant

• Client-facing: Yes
• Geography: Region-specific (common in campus programs in some markets)
• Business unit: Capgemini Invent
• Typical degree required: Bachelor’s degree
• Typical work experience at entry: 0–2 years
• Description: Entry-level consultant supporting analysis, workshops, and deliverable production while learning Invent’s engagement methods.
• Typical duration in this role: 1–3 years
• Typical next role(s): Consultant

Consultant

• Client-facing: Yes
• Geography: Global
• Business unit: Capgemini Invent
• Typical degree required: Bachelor’s or master’s
• Typical work experience at entry: 1–5 years (or promoted from Associate Consultant)
• Description: Workstream contributor who owns defined modules, conducts interviews, runs analyses, and supports client decision-making with structured outputs.
• Typical duration in this role: 2–3 years
• Typical next role(s): Senior Consultant

Senior Consultant

• Client-facing: Yes
• Geography: Global
• Business unit: Capgemini Invent
• Typical degree required: Master’s or MBA is common for some entry paths; bachelor’s plus experience is also common
• Typical work experience at entry: 3–8 years
• Description: Senior module leader who leads workstreams, mentors juniors, and manages day-to-day client stakeholders (often in transformation and business technology roles). 
• Typical duration in this role: 2–4 years
• Typical next role(s): Manager

Manager

• Client-facing: Yes
• Geography: Global
• Business unit: Capgemini Invent
• Typical degree required: Varies (MBA helpful but not required)
• Typical work experience at entry: 6–12+ years
• Description: Day-to-day engagement leader accountable for delivery plan, team performance, client stakeholder alignment, and overall workstream outcomes.
• Typical duration in this role: 2–4 years
• Typical next role(s): Senior Manager or Managing Consultant (market-dependent)

Senior Manager

• Client-facing: Yes
• Geography: Global (title pairing varies)
• Business unit: Capgemini Invent
• Typical degree required: Varies
• Typical work experience at entry: 10–16+ years
• Description: Multi-workstream leader who oversees complex programs and increasingly contributes to account growth, proposals, and senior client management.
• Typical duration in this role: 2–5 years
• Typical next role(s): Director or Vice President (structure varies)

Managing Consultant

• Client-facing: Yes
• Geography: Common globally (often paired with Senior Manager in position bands)
• Business unit: Capgemini Invent
• Typical degree required: Varies
• Typical work experience at entry: 8–15+ years
• Description: Senior delivery-and-growth role leading strategic initiatives and major workstreams (frequently within Enterprise Transformation and Business Technology programs). 
• Typical duration in this role: Indefinite (senior band)
• Typical next role(s): Director, Vice President

Director

• Client-facing: Yes
• Geography: Global (some markets label a similar band as “Principal Consultant”)
• Business unit: Capgemini Invent
• Typical degree required: Not standardized
• Typical work experience at entry: 12–20+ years
• Description: Senior client leader who owns significant client relationships, oversees portfolios of work, and drives business development and practice building. 
• Typical duration in this role: Indefinite
• Typical next role(s): Vice President

Vice President

• Client-facing: Yes
• Geography: Global
• Business unit: Capgemini Invent
• Typical degree required: Not standardized
• Typical work experience at entry: 15–25+ years
• Description: Senior commercial leader responsible for large account growth, major program oversight, and shaping offerings across an industry or capability.
• Typical duration in this role: Indefinite
• Typical next role(s): Senior Vice President, Executive Vice President, Managing Director (structure varies)

Executive Vice President

• Client-facing: Yes
• Geography: Global
• Business unit: Capgemini Invent (often global offer/practice leadership)
• Typical degree required: Not standardized
• Typical work experience at entry: 20–30+ years
• Description: Top-tier leadership band that typically combines large-scale commercial accountability with global practice or offers leadership responsibilities.
• Typical duration in this role: Indefinite
• Typical next role(s): Managing Director, global leadership roles

Managing Director

• Client-facing: Yes
• Geography: Global (regional and global leadership roles)
• Business unit: Capgemini Invent leadership
• Typical degree required: Not standardized
• Typical work experience at entry: 20–30+ years
• Description: Senior firm leadership title associated with leading major geographies or global practices while retaining responsibility for key clients and growth. 
• Typical duration in this role: Indefinite
• Typical next role(s): Regional leadership, global leadership, board/advisory careers