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 toolsthat 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 toolsto support reporting, planning, and data validation; - Ensuring monthly timesheet submissionsare aligned with planned allocations (correct hours in correct projects); - Managing the procurement process: requesting quotes, liaising with suppliers, tracking ETAs, and updating cost/revenue forecasts accordingly; - 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 Excelskills; - Strong interest in automation and efficiency, with familiarity in tools such as Power Automate,Power Query, Power Appsand 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 an innovation-driven team with real impact on strategic projects; - A chance to lead pioneering research in a globally recognized engineering powerhouse; - Collaborative and inclusive work environment; - Continuous learning and development through Capgemini’s global innovation ecosystem; - Access valuable training and certifications in cutting-edge technologies; - Competitive compensation and benefits package; - Flexibility to work in hybrid mode; - Health and life insurance; - Referral program with bonuses for talent recommendations; - Great office locations. Shape the future of secure communications. Lead innovation. Make impact.