Project Manager

Category: Project Management

Main location: United States, Texas, Belton

Position ID: J0924-0615

Employment Type: Full Time

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Position Description:

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our CGI team to work on an account under the PMO model!

This position is located in our Belton, TX office; however a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Responsible for the overall success of CGI’s client directed initiatives, including coordination, communication, planning, scope management, issue and risk management, and project execution.

You will be manage 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.

You will shape client expectations & manage scope related to the project with concise and collaborative emails & status updates.

How we’re transforming Government

We use technical expertise and secure solutions to help government reinvent the ways of working to improve citizen services and increase efficiency. Our work helps civil entities provide services transparently and with fewer resources.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

How you'll make an impact

• 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:

What you'll bring

• 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. Expected to lead project teams including customers, 3rd party vendors, and other stakeholders in a professional manner, exhibiting confident leadership and accountability. Effectively represent 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: Bachelors Degree

“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 $77,200 - $135,200."

At CGI we call our professionals “members” to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners, empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company. CGI’s benefits include:

• Competitive base salaries

• Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category

• 401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible members

• Generous holidays, vacation, and sick leave plans

• Comprehensive insurance plans that include, among other benefits, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, out-of-county emergency coverage in all countries of employment;

• Back-up child care, Pet insurance, a Member Assistance Program, a 529 college savings program, a personal financial management tool, lifestyle management programs and more

Skills:

• Project Management

• Facilitation

• Quality Management

• Client Management

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

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.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.

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CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.