Senior Project Manager (SC Cleared)

Position Description:

At CGI youll lead the successful delivery of complex projects that help transform critical services across government and secure environments. As a Senior Project Manager youll work with multidisciplinary teams and senior client stakeholders to deliver high-impact programmes that drive meaningful outcomes. Youll take ownership of project delivery from initiation through to completion ensuring solutions are delivered to the highest standards while collaborating with experienced colleagues who will support your continued professional growth and career development.
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 active UK Security Clearance (SC) is required for this position. This is a hybrid role based in London with a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

In this role you will lead the delivery of complex projects and programmes within a secure client environment taking responsibility for delivering agreed outcomes to time cost and quality. Youll manage project plans governance budgets and delivery teams while working closely with clients suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project execution. Your leadership will help identify and manage risks resolve issues and maintain effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Youll also contribute to a culture of delivery excellence by promoting best practice supporting continuous improvement and building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders. Working across multidisciplinary teams youll play a key role in delivering projects that provide lasting value to our clients while mentoring colleagues and helping strengthen CGIs project delivery capability.
Key responsibilities
Lead & deliver complex projects and programmes from initiation through to closure
Develop & maintain project plans schedules budgets and governance documentation
Manage & mitigate project risks issues dependencies and change requests
Coordinate & lead multidisciplinary delivery teams suppliers and client stakeholders
Monitor & report project progress finances milestones and resource requirements
Ensure & maintain compliance with governance security and quality standards
Advise & support senior stakeholders with delivery decisions and escalations
Drive & embed continuous improvement and delivery best practice
Build & maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle
Support & contribute to successful programme and portfolio delivery

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Youll be an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering complex projects within secure or highly regulated environments. Youll have excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills alongside the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining focus on quality governance and client outcomes.
Essential qualifications
Significant experience delivering complex projects or programmes
Strong project leadership and stakeholder management skills
Experience managing project budgets resources suppliers and delivery plans
Good knowledge of Agile Waterfall and hybrid delivery methodologies
Excellent written verbal and presentation skills
Strong risk issue dependency and change management experience
Experience working within structured governance and reporting frameworks
Desirable qualifications
PRINCE2 MSP APM or equivalent project management certification
Experience within Policing Central Government Emergency Services or Telecommunications
Experience delivering projects within secure or mission-critical environments
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Skills:

• Communication
• Project Management
• Risk management
• Stakeholder management
• Finance

What you can expect from us:

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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.

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