Delivery Manager
Added 16 Oct · still live
The advert says the job needs UK security clearance:
“Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance.”
SC clearance usually needs five years of living in the UK, and DV clearance usually needs ten. If you have lived here that long, for example on a Student and then a Graduate visa, you may be able to get it. Most people applying from outside the UK cannot, so the highest likelihood we give this job is Unlikely. Ask CGI whether they would sponsor you.
Unlikely
Sponsorship likelihood
The advert asks for security clearance
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£58,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2131 (89% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £58,200, and CGI is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Unlikely 2131 (IT project managers) · 89% match
- Unlikely 2440 (Business and financial project management professionals) · 6% match
Your salary route
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2131 IT project managers Most likely code | £40,700 | £46,600 | £52,400 | £58,200 |
2440 Business and financial project management professionals Also possible | £39,500 | £45,200 | £50,800 | £56,500 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Position Description
At CGI, we help government organisations transform critical public services through secure, innovative technology and effective delivery. As a Senior Delivery Manager supporting our client, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering complex technology programmes that strengthen essential government operations. You'll take ownership of delivery outcomes, lead talented multidisciplinary teams and bring fresh thinking to overcoming challenges, managing demand and driving continuous improvement. Working alongside experienced colleagues and senior stakeholders, you'll have the autonomy to make meaningful decisions, the support to develop your leadership capabilities and the opportunity to deliver lasting value for one of the UK's most important public sector organisations.
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 take end-to-end ownership of delivering complex technology projects and workstreams. You'll establish clear delivery priorities, manage competing demands and ensure projects achieve agreed outcomes within scope, budget and timescales. Working closely with technical, commercial and client stakeholders, you'll provide confident leadership, proactively manage risks and dependencies, and maintain delivery momentum across multiple initiatives.
You'll also play a key role in shaping future delivery, coordinating incoming client requests, validating estimates and aligning resources with business priorities. You'll have the opportunity to develop team capability, encourage innovative approaches to delivery challenges and drive continuous improvement. Supported by CGI's collaborative environment, you'll build trusted relationships, empower teams and contribute directly to the success of critical government services.
Key responsibilities:
At CGI, we help government organisations transform critical public services through secure, innovative technology and effective delivery. As a Senior Delivery Manager supporting our client, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering complex technology programmes that strengthen essential government operations. You'll take ownership of delivery outcomes, lead talented multidisciplinary teams and bring fresh thinking to overcoming challenges, managing demand and driving continuous improvement. Working alongside experienced colleagues and senior stakeholders, you'll have the autonomy to make meaningful decisions, the support to develop your leadership capabilities and the opportunity to deliver lasting value for one of the UK's most important public sector organisations.
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 take end-to-end ownership of delivering complex technology projects and workstreams. You'll establish clear delivery priorities, manage competing demands and ensure projects achieve agreed outcomes within scope, budget and timescales. Working closely with technical, commercial and client stakeholders, you'll provide confident leadership, proactively manage risks and dependencies, and maintain delivery momentum across multiple initiatives.
You'll also play a key role in shaping future delivery, coordinating incoming client requests, validating estimates and aligning resources with business priorities. You'll have the opportunity to develop team capability, encourage innovative approaches to delivery challenges and drive continuous improvement. Supported by CGI's collaborative environment, you'll build trusted relationships, empower teams and contribute directly to the success of critical government services.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead & Deliver: Take full accountability for successful project and workstream delivery, ensuring agreed scope, milestones, quality, costs and outcomes are achieved.
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To succeed in this role, you'll bring proven experience leading complex technology delivery within demanding, highly governed environments. You'll be an organised, commercially aware and confident delivery professional, capable of managing multiple workstreams, coordinating technical teams and influencing senior stakeholders. You'll combine strong planning and risk management capabilities with a collaborative leadership style, demonstrating the ability to take ownership, solve complex challenges and develop teams that consistently deliver successful outcomes.
Essential skills and experience:
- Proven experience as a Delivery Manager, Senior Project Manager, Programme Manager or equivalent within technology or IT services.
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- Experience delivering technology programmes for UK central government or other public sector organisations.
- Knowledge of enterprise integration services, infrastructure, platforms or operational technology change.
- Experience working within Agile, hybrid or structured project delivery methodologies.
- Experience managing suppliers and complex multi-party delivery arrangements.
- Relevant professional qualifications such as PRINCE2, AgilePM, PMP or equivalent.
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.
That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. 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.
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.
That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. 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.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with CGI, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
IT project managers (SOC 2131) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~34k in sampleSOC 2131
- Middle half £42,744–73,268
- Median £57,824
- Going rate £58,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £40,700–52,400
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. CGI holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2131 going rate of £58,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.