Senior Project Manager

Position Description:

At CGI we are shaping the future of critical national infrastructure by delivering transformative solutions that enable the UKs Emergency Services to operate more effectively and safely. As a Project Manager within our growing portfolio you will play a vital role in delivering high-impact programmes that support life-saving services. You will contribute to complex large-scale initiatives driving measurable outcomes while collaborating with diverse stakeholders. We empower our professionals to take ownership think innovatively and make meaningful contributions within a supportive inclusive environment where your ideas and expertise help drive real-world impact.
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 but will require a minimum of 3 days a week working on CGI and Client offices in London or Bristol.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

In this role you will manage and support the delivery of projects and workstreams within a major government programme ensuring outputs are delivered on time within budget and to the highest quality standards. You will play a key role in governance reporting and stakeholder engagement helping to enable critical emergency services capabilities through effective project execution. Working closely with senior project leaders you will take ownership of day-to-day delivery while contributing to continuous improvement and innovation across the programme.
You will collaborate with internal teams external stakeholders and suppliers building strong relationships to ensure alignment and successful outcomes. You will also contribute to a culture of shared learning proactively identifying risks resolving issues and driving best practice across the project lifecycle.
Lead & Deliver project workstreams ensuring successful outcomes aligned to time cost and quality
Support & Deputise for senior project leaders across key programme activities
Govern & Report on project performance enabling informed decision-making
Manage & Mitigate risks issues dependencies and assumptions proactively
Engage & Collaborate with stakeholders suppliers and partners at all levels
Apply & Adapt delivery methodologies to suit project and programme needs
Improve & Share best practices driving continuous improvement across delivery

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

To succeed in this role you will bring proven experience in project delivery within complex environments alongside strong stakeholder engagement and governance expertise. You will be highly organised detail-oriented and comfortable working in fast-paced settings with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of delivery.
You should have experience delivering projects within time cost and quality constraints
Strong proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
Proven ability to manage stakeholders suppliers and cross-functional teams
Experience managing governance risks issues and project controls
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge constructively
Proficiency in Microsoft Project Word Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to work proactively and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
A recognised project management qualification (or working towards one) is desirable
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Skills:

• Client Management
• Delivery Management
• Project Management

What you can expect from us:

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