Senior Project Manager

Position Description

At CGI, we deliver technology that transforms organisations and drives measurable outcomes for our clients. As a Senior Project Manager, you will take ownership of complex, technology-enabled projects, leading from the front to ensure successful delivery against time, cost, quality, and contractual commitments. You will play a pivotal role in shaping delivery excellence, strengthening trusted client relationships, and guiding high-performing teams to turn strategy into tangible results. Working in a collaborative, supportive environment, you will be empowered to make decisions, solve challenges creatively, and directly influence business impact while advancing your own professional growth.

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 progr

amme, 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 full end-to-end accountability for the successful delivery of one or more standalone technology projects, typically ranging from £200k–£2m in value. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams of 6–25 professionals, setting direction, maintaining delivery momentum, and ensuring outcomes are achieved in line with agreed scope, budget, quality, and contractual commitments. Working close to the detail, you will actively manage risks, dependencies, financial performance, and stakeholder expectations across the full lifecycle.

You will operate as the primary point of accountability at project level, building trusted client relationships, implementing appropriate governance models, and ensuring alignment with CGI delivery, security, and quality standards. With the autonomy to shape delivery approaches and the backing of a collaborative network of experts, you will drive continuous improvement and deliver meaningful impact for both our clients and CGI.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead & Deliver end-to-end project outcomes across the full lifecycle

Own & Control project scope, budget, forecasting, and financial performance (up to £2m TCV)

Plan & Estimate using appropriate techniques to develop robust delivery plans

Drive & Facilitate sprint planning, iteration cadence, and dependency management

Manage & Mitigate risks, issues, and corrective actions proactively

Engage & Influence clients through clear reporting, governance, and change control

Coach & Empower multi-disciplinary teams to achieve high performance

Ensure & Uphold compliance with CGI delivery, quality, security, and governance standards

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

To succeed, you will bring proven experience owning and delivering software projects of comparable complexity, with strong financial and commercial accountability. You will be confident operating in Agile and/or hybrid environments, leading teams hands-on, and resolving delivery challenges in fast-paced settings. A solid foundation in project management principles and lifecycle delivery approaches is essential.

Essential qualifications and experience:

• You should have proven experience delivering projects at PLP Complexity Level 2 (or equivalent)

Demonstrable experience delivering software projects (£200k–£2m) with full lifecycle and financial accountability

Strong hands-on Agile and/or hybrid delivery experience

Confident use of tools such as Jira and MS Project

Foundation-level Project Management qualification (PRINCE2, PMI, APM or equivalent)

Experience of at least one delivery lifecycle (Agile, Waterfall, consultancy)

Desirable:

• Practitioner-level qualification (or working towards)
• Professional ScrumMaster (PSM II)
• Experience working across multiple delivery lifecycles
  
  

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 yo

ur 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.