Project Manager

At CGI, we deliver transformation programmes that help our clients solve complex challenges and achieve lasting business outcomes. As a Project Manager, you'll take ownership of the successful delivery of strategic projects, leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget. You'll work closely with clients and colleagues across the business, shaping delivery, managing risk, and driving collaboration to achieve measurable results.

Joining CGI means becoming part of a supportive community where you'll be empowered to develop your career, influence meaningful change, and make a real impact for our clients. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.

Your future duties and responsibilities: In this role, you will lead the successful delivery of one or more transformation projects, taking full ownership of project planning, governance, budgets, and delivery from initiation through to completion. Working with clients, partners, and cross-functional teams, you will ensure projects are delivered to agreed scope, quality, schedule, and commercial objectives while maintaining a strong focus on business value and customer satisfaction.

You will proactively manage risks, budgets, resources, and stakeholder expectations, ensuring projects remain on track and aligned with wider business priorities. You'll build strong collaborative relationships across CGI, our clients, and third-party suppliers, helping to create an environment where teams can deliver their best work while continuously improving project outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead & Deliver transformation projects from initiation through to successful completion.
• Own & Govern project scope, schedules, budgets, quality, and overall delivery performance.
• Plan & Coordinate project activities, resources, and delivery milestones.
• Manage & Mitigate project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests.
• Monitor & Report project progress, financial performance, and delivery status to stakeholders.
• Collaborate & Influence clients, suppliers, and internal delivery teams to achieve shared objectives.
• Manage Commercial Performance by controlling budgets, revenue, profitability, and contractual obligations.
• Drive Quality & Compliance by ensuring CGI standards for quality, security, HR, and safety are consistently applied.
• Support Business Success by aligning project delivery with wider business unit priorities.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role: To be successful in this role, you'll have proven experience managing complex projects within a structured delivery environment. You'll combine strong leadership, commercial awareness, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to balance competing priorities and deliver successful outcomes. Experience managing project finances, governance, and multidisciplinary teams will be essential.

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Proven experience delivering medium to large-scale projects within complex environments.
• Strong project planning, governance, and delivery management expertise.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, revenue, profitability, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrable ability to identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience working directly with clients and suppliers.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts and change control processes.
• Experience leading cross-functional and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills.
• Familiarity with recognised project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, PMP, or equivalent).

What you can expect from us: Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.