Program Manager

Position Description:

Make an impact like never before!

We are looking for an experienced Program Manager to join our Chicago-area practice as a hands-on delivery lead on enterprise client engagements. This is a player-coach role: you will lead workstreams or mid-sized projects end-to-end manage teams of consultants and serve as a trusted day-to-day partner to client managers and directors. If you thrive at the intersection of delivery leadership and technical execution translating client requirements into actionable plans mentoring strong teams and driving outcomes across the application lifecycle this is the role for you.

At CGI youll join a global technology and consulting leader where your expertise drives meaningful outcomes for some of the largest organizations in the U.S. We offer the stability and scale of an established firm combined with the entrepreneurial ownership mindset CGI is known this role youll work alongside seasoned consulting leaders on real client problems sharpen both your technical and leadership skills and build a clear path toward Principal or Director-level roles.

This is a hybrid role which requires someone local to Chicago willing to be on-site up to 4 days per week.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Lead delivery of projects or workstreams within a larger program ($4M portfolio) owning scope schedule quality and team performance
Drive engagements through the full SDLC using Agile Waterfall or hybrid approaches with onshore (30%) and offshore (70%) team coordination
Translate client requirements into actionable plans technical approaches and clear deliverables
Identify and resolve delivery risks early; escalate appropriately and propose mitigation options
Strong executive presence with the ability to build credible trust-based relationships with client managers product owners and technical leads; run client status meetings working sessions and steering updates
Spot opportunities to expand scope or introduce new capabilities and partner with senior leaders to shape proposals and SOWs
Provide hands-on technical guidance across one or more domains: web mobile CRM middleware cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) or modernization of legacy/host-centric systems
Review designs code and key artifacts to ensure quality and adherence to engineering standards; contribute to estimation solutioning and architecture conversations on new and existing engagements
Lead large teams (typically 1520 consultants) including direct people management or matrixed leadership; coach junior and mid-level consultants on delivery practices technical skills and client communication; support hiring onboarding and ramp-up of new team members
Track project financials burn forecast staffing and surface variances early to engagement leadership; contribute to estimation for new work and refinement of delivery best practices accelerators and reusable assets; support PMO activities such as status reporting metrics and quality reviews; manage Capital and Expense budgets

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in IT consulting software delivery or technology services.
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Information Systems or a related field.
Demonstrated experience leading projects or workstreams end-to-end with accountability for scope schedule and quality.
Proven experience leading project portfolios in excess of $4M with financial ownership. Must have experience managing capital and expense budgets
Strong executive presence with the ability to build credible trust-based relationships; run client status meetings working sessions and steering updates
Hands-on experience with both Agile and Waterfall delivery and with distributed/ offshore team models.
Technical depth in application deployments. Also at least one core technology domain web mobile CRM middleware cloud or enterprise application modernization.
Strong client-facing communication skills; comfortable presenting to managers and directors
Prior experience leading or mentoring large teams (1520 people)
Based in or willing to relocate to the Greater Chicago Area; able to travel to client sites within a 25-mile radius (typically 80% / 4 days a week)
Highly organized detail-oriented and comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced enterprise environment

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with cloud migration a huge plus!
Industry experience in financial services insurance or another regulated enterprise domain
Masters degree in Software Systems Computer Science or an MBA
Certifications such as PMP Certified Scrum Master SAFe ITIL or cloud platform certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP)
Experience contributing to pre-sales activities estimation proposal writing or solution shaping
Exposure to global delivery models (Europe Asia or Latin America)
Track record of building reusable accelerators automation or internal tools that improved delivery efficiency
Experience delivering engagements in regulated industries such as financial services insurance government or healthcare


Other Information:
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set level experience relevant training and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $111600.00 - $195200.00.

CGIs benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation including profit participation program
. Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits
. Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
. Matching contributions through 401(k) plan and CGI share purchase plan
. Flexibility and paid accrued vacation leave ranging from 10 to 20 days per year based on job level years of relevant prior experience and years of service
. 10 paid holidays per year
. At least 80 consecutive hours of paid sick/safe leave (except where applicable state/local law requires more)
. Paid parental leave ranging from 20 to 70 consecutive business days based on circumstances of leave and applicable laws
. Bereavement leave ranging from 1 to 7 days per year based on relationship.
. Paid jury duty leave up to time summoned
. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Well-being programs

For more detailed information about our benefits offerings visit Benefits CGI Careers

Please note that the benefits listed above are subject to change based on the specific terms and conditions of the contract being supported.

CGI anticipates accepting resumes through June 15 2026.

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Skills:

• Agile
• Amazon Web Services Cloud
• Program Management
• Waterfall Model
• Leadership
• Portfolio Management
• Scrum Master

What you can expect from us:

Together as owners lets turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here youll 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. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll 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.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll 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 teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

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