SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Position Description.
Put yourself at the centre of the digital revolution, motivating highly talented Agile teams to deliver complex projects that matter.
Our Project Managers are trusted to work closely with a wide range of clients on exciting projects with real-world purpose and impact.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List and has been named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine.
We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (% matching) which makes you a member 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 you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts.
We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.
CGI are on the hunt for several Senior Project Managers to join our team in Glasgow working on a multitude of recently won projects from an existing customer.
The project manager is the person assigned by the organisation to be responsible for the achievement of the project objectives.
They lead, direct and are responsible for managing all aspects of the project, such as scope, effort, cost, quality, resources, communications, risks, procurement, and the project deliverables.
They lead the team and manage the full lifecycle of the project to completion.
Your future duties and responsibilities.
- Work with Global Project Managers or Program Managers to plan, organize and lead local team - Ensure that there is adequate staffing on the project and that all staff are competent in procedures applicable to their roles - Maintain overall control of the schedule and the delivery of all expected deliverables - Prepare the management deliverables (e.
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project plan, work plan, management reviews, request for changes, outstanding issues and risks) and seek approval when necessary - Notify the Engagement Manager, Program Manager, or Project Director of any issues and submit recommendations to resolve these issues - Take action on issues of non-compliance in quality and ensure all project products are in accordance with quality standards - Maintain ongoing contact with the client project manager and ensure ongoing close work relationship -Communicate plans, responsibilities and status to project stakeholders - Manage and communicate all outstanding issues, risks and decisions and change requests Required qualifications to be successful in this role.
- Proven project management experience - Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills - Exceptional communication and leadership abilities #LI-hybrid #CF-1 What you can expect from us.
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Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging.
Here, you’ll 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.
That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees.
We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value.
You’ll 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.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last.
You’ll 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 team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.