Description
Position Description:
CGI is looking for an experienced and seasoned technology leader to join our team to help support a rapidly changing environment. This is a high impact role at the intersection of technology strategy and modernization, customer success and high quality service delivery. You will work directly with C-level stakeholders to define and guide IT Transformation journeys and architect modern infrastructure solutions.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
If you enjoy providing a high caliber of customer service, are highly organized and have excellent communication skills, we may be looking for you. You will be challenged through the complexity of the environment, new technology implementation projects as well as complex migration projects.
– Act as the senior technical advisor to enterprise customers, aligning their business goals with impactful IT strategies and solutions.
– Lead enterprise architecture design and implementation across on-prem and cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity and application portfolios.
– Define strategic roadmaps for infrastructure modernization and operational scalability.
– Collaborate with customer executives and internal teams to shape transformation roadmaps, migration strategies, technology adoption plans, and scalable IT strategies.
– Champion technology innovation, driving the adoption of cloud-native services and enabling ongoing automation.
– Provide technical leadership on solution design, ensuring alignment with architectural best practices, security, performance, and cost efficiency.
– Support pre-sales engagements and proposals by articulating high-value technology strategies and delivery approaches.
– Stay ahead of emerging trends and evaluate their relevance to client-specific challenges and industry demands.
– Coach and mentor delivery teams, architects and build client confidence through thought leadership and executive engagement.
– Represent CGI at strategic forums, CXO briefings, and industry panels as a senior technology voice
– Lead high-impact design sessions, risk reviews, and technical deep dives
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
Essential Requirements:
– 12+ years of experience in IT architecture, consulting, or technical leadership roles, with a strong background in enterprise IT environments.
– Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).
– Proven technical depth in enterprise infrastructure (data centers, cloud platforms, networking, virtualization, hybrid IT)
– Demonstrated success in leading complex technology transformations at scale.
– Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, especially with C-suite executives.
– Strong grasp of security, compliance, and governance across regulated industries.
– Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for business stakeholders and build consensus across cross-functional teams.
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Use of the term ‘architect’ in this job posting refers to the technical sense related to Information Technology (IT) and does not imply that the individual practices architecture or possesses the requisite license as prescribed by the applicable provincial or territorial architect regulator. We are seeking individuals with expertise in IT architect-related functions, but licensure from an architect regulator is not a prerequisite for this position. Architecture is a regulated profession in Canada which is restricted in terms of use of titles and designation.
Skills:
- DevOps
- English
- Enterprise Architecture
- Network Architecture
- French
What you can expect from us:
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.
At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
