Regional Project Manager

Position Description:

At CGI youll take on a pivotal role in shaping the successful delivery of a nationally significant programme that supports the future of democratic processes in Scotland. As a Regional Project Manager you will lead complex engagements across multiple Local Authorities turning strategy into action and ensuring measurable outcomes for our public sector clients. Working closely with senior stakeholders you will help drive collaboration innovation and delivery excellence while being trusted to take ownership of critical relationships and plans. Supported by a strong community of experts youll have the autonomy to make a real impact and grow your career while contributing to high-profile purpose-driven work.
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 youll be part of an open friendly community of experts. Well train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.
Due to the secure nature of the programme you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position with 3-4 days weekly required on-site in Edinburgh.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

In this role you will be responsible for leading regional delivery engagements with Scottish Local Authorities as part of the eCounting 2027 programme. You will plan and manage end-to-end implementations acting as the primary point of contact for clients suppliers and internal teams. Working closely with senior stakeholders across Scottish Government and Local Authorities you will ensure clear governance transparent reporting and successful outcomes. You will also build deep knowledge of the eCount system and processes to support wider programme activity while collaborating with peers and contributing to continuous improvement across the team. One role will additionally provide team leadership across the Regional Project Manager community.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead & own client relationships acting as a trusted delivery partner
Develop & manage integrated project plans for individual Local Authorities
Coordinate & oversee supplier relationships and dependencies
Engage & influence senior stakeholders across government and local authorities
Track report & assure progress risks and outcomes against programme goals
Contribute to team leadership knowledge sharing and delivery best practice

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

To succeed you will bring strong project management experience within complex multi-stakeholder environments alongside the confidence to work closely with senior public sector leaders. You will be comfortable operating on client site balancing delivery ownership with collaboration and adapting to the needs of a high-profile national programme.
You should have:
Proven experience managing multi-site projects
Strong stakeholder management skills at senior level
Experience working within or alongside public sector organisations
The ability to manage suppliers and third-party dependencies
Excellent planning reporting and governance capabilities
Flexibility to travel as required

Skills:

• Client Management
• Delivery Management
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Requirement Management

What you can expect from us:

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