PROJECT MANAGER

Position Description.
CGI is looking for a General Project Manager to work on an account under the PMO model.
The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall success of CGI’s client directed initiatives, including coordination, communication, planning, scope management, issue and risk management, and project execution.
He/She will be responsible for managing the client relationship(s) on a daily & ongoing basis from pre-planning to closure of each assigned project.
This will include general, ongoing communications, negotiation of scope and schedule changes (as they occur and ahead of time), tracking key risks proactively, all identified issues to clear and documented resolution, and all/ongoing progress reporting required by the CGI client that are specific to the account procedures.
The PM will shape client expectations & manage scope related to the project with concise and collaborative emails & status updates.
This position is located in our Belton, TX office; however a hybrid working model is acceptable.
Your future duties and responsibilities.
• Project Management skills including building a Smartsheet project plan (Waterfall or Agile) • Client stakeholder management • Facilitating and scheduling client meetings for CGI team in San Diego Metro • Evaluating project requirements and proactively taking ownership of the deliverables, timeline, budget, etc.
• Manage financials associated with any/all client assigned budgets and projects • Follow/adhere to all CGI training and client related policies and procedures • Manage, distribute and review regularly a Project RAID log • Administrative tasks to be owned and completed on time for both client and CGI on an ongoing basis • Attend all PMO related meetings and CGI metro level readouts • Communicate effectively within CGI and within the client setting • General IT knowledge, 5+ years working in the IT industry with tangible SDLC delivery experience • Organize and participate in project meetings/sessions and propose improvements, if appropriate • Prepare presentation materials for meetings and reporting, including executive level • Document meetings with minutes, action items, and share with stakeholders • Evaluate potential problems and propose solutions • Plan and manage team goals, project schedules, and new information • Be responsible for current work, according to plan, and coordinate with all team members to keep workflow on track • A PMP or similar Project Management or Program Management credential (NOT Required but preferred by CGI and the client) Required qualifications to be successful in this role.
• 5-10 years of relevant project management experience • Solid project management skills related to project planning and control, scope management, issue and risk management, and quality management • Experience in managing software and network related projects using the software development lifecycle • Experience with State and Local Government and Education highly preferred (SLED) • Significant consulting experience in customer-facing engagements.
The candidate will be expected to lead project teams including customers, 3rd party vendors, and other stakeholders in a professional manner, exhibiting confident leadership and accountability.
The candidate will effectively be representing CGI to the client.
• Advanced written and verbal communication and presentation skills • Timely, decisive, and effective problem-solving skills • Demonstrated experience with consulting at the senior management and executive level • Behave in an ethical and professional manner • Handle the pressures of simultaneous tasks, issues, problems, and some ambiguity • Be flexible as to behavior or work methods in response to changes or new obstacles on a project • Self-motivated and organized • Proficient in using MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint (MS tools) • Proficient in Smartsheet• Experience with SharePoint • Awareness / Knowledge of Agile project management principles Minimum Education Required.
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