IT Project Delivery Manager in Paisley

This job is with CGI, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. IT Project Delivery Manager
At CGI, were helping public sector organisations transform the way they deliver essential services through innovative technology and strategic partnerships. As an IT Project Delivery Manager supporting a key Public Sector client, youll lead a significant portfolio of technology change, driving measurable outcomes for our client and sustainable growth for CGI. With the freedom to shape delivery strategies, influence technology innovation and make commercially impactful decisions, youll be supported by a collaborative community of experts who share your commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
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 youll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. Well train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.
This is a hybrid position, but you will be expected to spend at least 2 days a week at our office or on client site in Glasgow.
In this role, you will take ownership of a complex technology change portfolio, leading a team of Project Managers and coordinating multidisciplinary delivery teams to achieve successful client and commercial outcomes. Youll oversee programmes from planning through to delivery, ensuring strong governance, effective resource management and consistent achievement of contractual commitments. As a trusted adviser, youll develop strategic relationships with senior client stakeholders, understand their evolving priorities and identify opportunities to deliver greater value through technology-enabled transformation.
Youll also play a key role in the financial and commercial performance of the account, managing a portfolio valued at over £5 million while balancing delivery excellence, profitability and sustainable growth. Working closely with account leadership, technology practices, partners and suppliers, youll influence strategic decisions, support business development and champion continuous improvement. Youll have the autonomy to shape delivery approaches, explore innovative solutions and strengthen client partnerships, supported by experienced colleagues and a culture that encourages collaboration, professional development and shared success.
Inspire & Collaborate: Lead Project Managers and multidisciplinary delivery teams, fostering accountability, collaboration and high performance across CGI, partner and supplier organisations.

• Own Financial Performance: Manage portfolio revenue, budgets, costs, forecasting, margins and profitability, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions to protect commercial performance.
• Establish effective programme governance, reporting, risk management, dependency management and change control to maintain delivery quality and contractual compliance.
• Coordinate resource requirements, capability needs and delivery priorities across CGI business units and strategic partners.
• Drive Strategic Growth: Support account planning, opportunity identification, pipeline development, bids and proposals to strengthen client relationships and deliver sustainable business growth.
• Manage & Influence Partners: Oversee supplier and partner performance, ensuring contractual obligations, delivery standards and commercial expectations are consistently achieved.
• Innovate & Improve: Collaborate with technology practice leaders to identify emerging solutions, improve delivery models and enhance the value of CGIs services.
• Report & Advise: Provide clear financial, operational and programme reporting to senior stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making and continuous improvement. Youll bring exceptional financial management capability, strategic client relationship skills and the confidence to lead multidisciplinary teams and delivery partners. Your ability to balance operational excellence with commercial awareness, sound judgement and collaborative leadership will be essential in delivering successful outcomes for CGI and our public sector clients. Project & Portfolio Leadership: Proven experience managing complex technology programmes, transformation initiatives or portfolios, including engagements ranging from £25,000 to over £3 million.
• Portfolio Financial Management: Commercial Acumen: Exceptional understanding of contractual obligations, commercial risk, scope management, cost control and profitability.
• Senior Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to establish and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, influencing decisions and managing expectations effectively.
• Experience leading Project Managers, large technology delivery teams and multidisciplinary partner ecosystems.
• Supplier & Partner Management: Strong track record of managing third-party suppliers and strategic delivery partners, ensuring performance, governance and contractual compliance.
• Programme Governance: Strong experience in risk management, dependency management, change control, benefits realisation and portfolio reporting.
• Financial Reporting: Ability to provide accurate financial forecasts, performance analysis and portfolio reporting to senior leadership.
• Business Development: Experience contributing to account growth, opportunity identification, bids, proposals and strategic account planning.
• Experience working alongside technology practices such as application development, data, platforms or infrastructure.
• Professional Qualifications: Relevant programme or project management certification, such as MSP, PRINCE2, AgilePM or equivalent.

Youll 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.

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