This is an exciting time for CGI, and we want you to be part of it. We are Canada's largest independent information technology services firm, and after 35 years, we're still growing! We're expanding in Atlantic Canada and we need your skills, enthusiasm, and dedication as part of our team.
Position summary:
- Reporting to the Project Director, this candidate will be responsible for the successful delivery of projects throughout all phases.
Responsibilities include:
- Negotiating and initiating projects, including development of budgets, resource plans and statements of work
- Lead projects with full accountability for contract management, project financials, client relationships, and service delivery quality
- Build and maintain relationships with senior executives within our client organizations
- Report on delivery status to executive bodies within the client organization and within CGI
- Manage and mentor project managers and other senior delivery consultants
- Identify and develop new business opportunities
- Contribute to CGI project management practices and mentor more junior project managers
- Required Level of Education:
- PMP Certified Relevant Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Must Have - Technical
Skills:
- 6-8 years of experience as a Project Manager with progressively complex projects
- Must have a background in software application development, integration and infrastructure projects
- Must have proven experience in initiating new projects and controlling projects (scope, risk and issue management, status reporting at all levels, planning, estimating, resourcing, scheduling)
- Must have experience with MS Project. Must have strong understanding and with quality methodologies
- Nice to Have - Skills & Experience:
- Experience working within ISO and/or CMMI environments.
- Experience working within a consulting environment would be an asset.
Soft
Skills:
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to build and manage complex projects
- Excellent management skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- Can foster personal commitments within a team
- Can manage conflict
- Can solve problems
- Can coach team members based on experience with application development methodologies
- Strong negotiation skills
- Ability to work within senior levels of an organization and adjust messages accordingly At CGI, we're a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to 72,000 professionals located in more than 40 countries. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for our clients - and for our members. Come grow with us. Learn more at www.cgi.com.
- This is a great opportunity to join a winning team. CGI offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Benefits for full-time, permanent members start on the first day of employment and include a paid time-off program and profit participation and stock purchase plans.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
No unsolicited agency referrals please.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
- Skills
- Project Management
- PMI
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