Director Consulting Expert (DCE)

Position Description

Secure Applications Delivery Unit - Director Consulting Expert Role

The Secure Application Services (SAS) sub-sector is part of the SDI BU and sits within the Intelligence Mission Systems (IMS) sector. SAS is seeking to appoint a Director Consulting Expert (DCE) to provide technical consulting expertise and support business development for the ACROSTIC client which is part of Secure Government. The DCE will be part of the Delivery Unit leadership team, formally reporting to the ACROSTIC DCS in SAS. The successful applicant will also be part of the SAS management team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for the largest UK client-facing BU in an area that is well established, known for high performance, fast-paced, and successful delivery of mission critical projects to a range of important clients.

You will be able to demonstrate significant experience as a client lead, where you have developed senior client relationships to deliver optimal business solutions.

The successful candidate must:

• Hold or be able to hold a current HMG HLC or any other current UK HLC that is less than three years old.
• Be able to attend client site in Gloucestershire on a regular basis.

Demonstrate experience of providing consulting expertise in a delivery role, ideally to HMG.

Demonstrate experience of contributing to bids, ideally as a Solution Lead, or as a key contributor.

Have practical experience of working to CGI Management Framework, in particular CPMF and aspects of the Enterprise Policies and Processes.

Your future duties and responsibilities

Work with the Director team within SAS to define and shape an efficient ACROSTIC technology strategy that links Consultancy with Delivery, supports business growth and further enhances CGI's delivery reputation with the clients.

• Technical leadership for the ACROSTIC account, collaborating with wider SAS colleagues as well as other colleagues in SDI, the wider UK SBU, CGI Australia and CGI Canada.
  
  

Team and partner Management

• Support personal development for CGI Partners on ACROSTIC, supporting the ACROSTIC DCS.
• Leading mentoring, coaching and collaboration initiatives to promote knowledge sharing, building CGI's technology expertise and personal development of CGI Partners across ACROSTIC, TEMPO and other parts of SDI.

Support recruitment activities to help us recruit Partners to provide us with aligned cultural values and technology expertise.

Develop and deliver regular team collaboration and events to ensure on-going CGI Partner engagement, knowledge sharing and personal development.

Promote Partner involvement in CGI's Social Value initiatives.

Operations Management

• Help shape and maintain a strong security culture that conforms to the client's requirements as well as CGI's.
• Take a full role in the monthly SAS Steering Board, Sector Cabinet and BU Director events
  
  

Project / Service Delivery

• Provide technical leadership to underpin the successful delivery of all CGI projects/services rendered to clients under your responsibility
• Ensure technical governance and assurance are in place
  
  

Client Relationship & Business Development:

• Support CSAPs in line with the SAS CSAP plan.
• Work with the ACROSTIC DCS and the IMS team of DCs to support the engagement with new client areas as required
• Support the DCS to maintain a pipeline of new opportunities, engagement extensions and enhancements.

Remain up to date with CGI offerings that may be relevant to the business domain. This includes Crypt Key technologies and domain knowledge, Cloud (AWS), and AI technologies.

Support the ACROSTIC DCS to shape and produce viable CGI bids.

Developing strong relationships with clients during assignments with a view to bring clients additional CGI services to help them achieve their goals (Client Relationship and Business Development)

Supporting client relationship and business development activities (Client Relationship and Business Development)

Promoting visibility of CGI expertise with local clients and in the market (Client Relationship and Business Development)

Delivering client engagements (Service Delivery)

Contributing to a high level of client satisfaction and on-time/on budget delivery (Service Deliver

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

Ideally the candidate will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of UK Secure Government clients, Cyber Security, Crypt Key Management and related technologies.

Your responsibilities will encompass senior technical consulting, technical leadership in a delivery capacity, building client relationships through expertise and building trust, and supporting Business Development.

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