IT Project Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a Project Lead to be responsible for the study, design, and implementation of allocated projects, ensuring they are delivered effectively, within scope, and aligned with governance and quality standards. The Project Lead will work closely with stakeholders, technical teams, and contributors to deliver successful project outcomes.

Your future duties and responsibilities

Main Tasks

Preliminary step: Project Framing

Clarify objectives, scope, dependencies, and major risks & issues

Confirm sponsorship and business rationale (including high-level ROI and benefits)

Estimate the effort required for solution design and project execution

Identify and onboard necessary contributors for the study

Study / Design Phase

Clearly define business requirements, costs, and timelines

Coordinate and challenge experts to design a solution aligned with business needs

Identify risks and dependencies impacting project execution

Establish project financials (costs, expected benefits)

Define project governance (roles, responsibilities, stakeholders)

Develop the project roadmap

Secure resource planning and prioritization

Execution Phase

Drive project execution according to the roadmap

Maintain alignment and communication within the project community

Identify and mitigate risks and issues, escalating when needed

Monitor budget consumption

Gather feedback from contributors and adjust project management as required

Prepare and lead governance meetings and produce regular reporting

Completion Phase

Collect feedback from project participants

Identify success factors and areas for improvement

Update project management practices with lessons learned

The Project Lead is responsible for ensuring that project solutions comply with the following principles:

Coherent and sustainable IT architecture

Operational models with clear responsibilities

Strong control frameworks

Simple and efficient operational processes

Consideration of future regulatory or business evolutions

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

Technical Skills

Proven experience as a Project Leader (Senior PM level)

Strong experience in managing teams and contributors in non-hierarchical environments

Strong analytical skills

Language Skills

English – Mastery

Soft Skills

Excellent communication and reporting skills

Ability to interact effectively with senior stakeholders

Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and maintain professional relationships

Strong problem-solving and negotiation abilities

Proven coaching capabilities

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.