Business Graduate - Project Manager - January 2027 in Southampton

This job is with CGI, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

At CGI, we empower the next generation of innovators to shape the future of technology and security. As part of #GenerationCGI, you'll join a community of graduates who are turning ambition into action and possibility into progress. This opportunity is designed for graduates who have completed their studies and are ready to start their CGI journey in January 2027.

As a Project Management - Business Graduate, you'll help turn plans into successful outcomes. You'll support the delivery of complex projects, coordinate activities and work with colleagues and clients to keep delivery on track. You'll be trusted with responsibility from day one, helping teams manage priorities, risks, dependencies and stakeholder expectations. Your organisation, communication and problem-solving skills will contribute to projects that make a real difference.

Your future duties and responsibilities

• Support project planning: Help develop delivery plans, schedules, milestones and success measures.
• Monitor delivery: Track progress, actions, budgets and dependencies, helping teams remain focused on agreed outcomes.
• Manage risks and governance: Identify and record risks and issues, support project reporting and help maintain effective governance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders: Work with colleagues, clients and delivery partners to maintain clear communication and coordinate project activity.
• Support continuous improvement: Use evidence, feedback and lessons learned to help improve how projects are delivered.
• Innovate alongside other graduates: Take part in early careers initiatives that go beyond your day-to-day role.

This opportunity is available in Bristol, London and Leatherhead. As CGI is a consultancy, you may be required to work in different locations, so flexibility and a willingness to travel are key.

Why Join Us?

At CGI, you'll be part of a culture that celebrates diversity, inclusion and collaboration, where your perspective is valued and your ideas contribute to meaningful outcomes. Your journey starts with a structured Early Careers Induction Programme, giving you the foundations to succeed, along with 24/7 e-learning and opportunities to gain professional certifications that build your expertise. You'll also join our Student Kick-start Initiative, where you'll collaborate with other graduates on creative projects that deliver impact beyond your day-to-day role. CGI is an unconditionally inclusive workplace where you are respected, your voice is heard and you can be yourself.

Benefits

Along with a competitive salary and a £1,000 joining bonus, you'll enjoy benefits that support every stage of your journey. You'll share in CGI's success through our matched share scheme, have access to private healthcare, well-being programmes and professional training, and build financial security with a competitive pension. Beyond the day job, you'll connect with others through graduate networks, diversity groups and social clubs that make your time at CGI both rewarding and enjoyable.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

We're looking for organised and motivated graduates who are ready to begin their careers in project management. You'll bring strong communication and problem-solving skills, an interest in delivering successful projects and the confidence to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients. This opportunity is intended for candidates who have already completed their degree and are available to start in January 2027.

You should have:

• A minimum 2:2 degree in any subject.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to build positive working relationships.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• An interest in project management, project delivery and using technology to create meaningful outcomes.
• Flexibility to travel and work with teams and clients when required.
• Eligibility for Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, with some projects requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.

It would be useful, but not essential, to have:

• An understanding of project management approaches such as Agile or Waterfall.
• Experience of coordinating activities, deadlines or stakeholders through university, employment, volunteering or extracurricular activities.
• Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Jira or similar project-planning software.
• Previous professional project management experience is not required - we're interested in your potential, transferable skills and enthusiasm to learn.

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.

To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.

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