Project Manager

Position Description:

CGI is a global business and technology service provider with $11.5B in revenues. CGI is on a mission to help financial services organizations focus on servicing their clients. CGI supports 15 of the top 20 banks worldwide and our top 10 banking clients have worked with us for 26 years on average. Our clients have seen the value and commitment we bring through our products. This is why nearly $1.6 trillion in assets managed through CGI’s portfolio management, investment fund and asset management solutions..

This role is hybrid and requires you to be at our downtown office in Toronto and/or Client office.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

1. Solid experience in project management, SDLC, agile software development.
2. Ability to independently apply most Professional, Leadership and CGI Specific competencies as outlined in the PM Career Path Guidelines
3. Maintain overall control of the schedule and the delivery of all expected deliverables
4. Prepare the management deliverables (e.g. project plan, work plan, management reviews, request for changes, outstanding issues and risks) and seek approval when necessary
5. Notify the Engagement Manager, Program Manager, or Project Director of any issues and submit recommendations to resolve these issues
6. Take-action on issues of non-compliance in quality and ensure all project products are in accordance with quality standards
7. Manage project/ program cadences and governance and maintain ongoing contact with the client project manager and ensure ongoing close work relationship
8. Communicate plans, responsibilities and status to project stakeholders
9. Manage and communicate all outstanding issues, risks and decisions and change requests
10. Perform or guide the role of configuration manager, ensuring that the procedures identified for configuration management are followed and that the Change Control Board (CCB) performs as specified
11. Perform or guide the role of requirements manager, ensuring that the procedures identified for requirements management are followed
12. Maintain program and projects tracking records , meeting minutes , RACI updates , action items log , Risk log , issue log , critical communication , status reporting, milestone status ..etc.
13. Track and maintain Projects/program financials such as actuals, budget forecast, claim codes , POs, payments and invoicing logs.
14. Supervise procurement management activities (submit PO requests, licensing orders, follow up orders , procurement escalations …etc.)
15. Ensure that there is adequate staffing on the project and that all staff are competent in procedures applicable to their roles
16. Supervise applications release management and negotiate priorities with the client and key internal and external stakeholders

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

1. Project Management
2. Conflict handling skills
3. Negotiation skills
4. CGI Portfolio knowledge
5. Communication
6. Risk Management
7. Analytical Thinking
8. SDLC knowledge

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9. DevOps Knowledge
Certifications (nice to have)
1. PMI – PMP
2. Scrum Master
3. SAFe Practitioner (SP)

Skills:

• Analytical Thinking
• Conflict Resolution
• DevOps
• Negotiation
• Portfolio Management
• Project Management
• Financial Services
• PMI Project Management Prof
• SAFe Practioner

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.