Position Description
Are you ready to lead marketing and communications within one of the world’s leading technology and business services firms? CGI is seeking a bold, strategic, and creative Director of Marketing and Communications. The role is also part of the Global Extended Leadership Team within Marketing &Communications worldwide.
As a trusted business partner to our regional operations leaders, you will shape and execute innovative marketing and communications strategies that drive brand relevance, support business growth, and strengthen employee engagement. As a ‘player-coach,’ you will lead and develop a high-performing team to deliver measurable business outcomes from Marketing & Communications initiatives.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member 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.
Your future duties and responsibilities
As the Director of Marketing & Communications for London, you will report directly to the Vice-President of UK & Australia Marketing & Communications and form part of the Global Extended Leadership Team within CGI’s worldwide MarCom function. You will act as a strategic business partner to senior leaders within the London Business Unit (BU), providing expert guidance and delivering results-oriented marketing and communications initiatives.
Strategic Marketing, Brand & Growth Enablement
- Serve as a trusted advisor to BU operational leaders, offering insight-driven counsel on market positioning, strategic opportunities, and brand development in a competitive metro market.
- Develop and implement integrated, data-led marketing and communications strategies aimed at driving brand preference, lead generation, and business growth.
- Champion CGI’s brand at the local level, crafting compelling, metro-specific storytelling and value propositions that resonate with clients, prospects, and industry influencers.
- Design and lead multichannel campaigns across digital, content marketing, business development enablement, social media, and events—ensuring alignment with business goals and measurable outcomes.
- Elevate CGI’s market visibility through strategic engagement with local media, analysts, and trade influencers.
Employer Brand & Internal Communications
- Collaborate with HR, business leaders, and MarCom colleagues to strengthen CGI’s local employer brand and support talent acquisition and employee engagement through creative, high-impact campaigns.
- Lead internal communications initiatives to inform, align, and inspire BU employees, fostering a cohesive and motivated workforce.
Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role
- Experience in marketing leadership experience, preferably in the IT services or professional services sectors.
- Deep understanding of the IT services landscape, with preference for candidates familiar with CGI’s key sectors, particularly banking.
- Demonstrated success in designing and executing insights-driven marketing and communications strategies that scale.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a strong aptitude for executive presentations and storytelling.
- Proven ability to create and deliver narratives that effectively represent CGI’s vision and leadership on-stage with BU executives.
- Strong financial acumen, with experience managing marketing budgets to optimize performance and ROI.
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Business or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
Leadership Competencies
- Proven experience as a strategic business partner who builds trust and credibility with senior stakeholders.
- Innovative, curious, and tech-savvy, with a forward-looking approach to modern marketing practices.
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to balance global brand stewardship with local market needs, acting as a connector within a matrixed organization.
- Inspirational leader and coach, adept at building, mentoring, and empowering high-performing teams.
If you’re ready to lead with purpose and innovation, and eager to make a lasting impact in a role where your voice and vision truly matter—we’d love to hear from you.
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.
