Director, Business Consulting
Toronto, CANADA
Job description
Position Description:
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 47 years, we're still growing! We are looking for your skills, enthusiasm, leadership and dedication to join our national Services to Credit Unions (SCU) team.
The Director, Business Consulting holds overall business responsibility for a team of CGI Partners. This is a management role that combines client delivery, business development, and team leadership responsibilities. This role is on-site, with flexibility to be based in any of CGI's office locations in Canada.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
Engagement / Mission Governance & Oversight
• Ensure the supervision, coordination, and quality of services delivered to clients.
• Apply CGI's project and delivery frameworks (such as CPMF), including conducting regular and frequent project or operational reviews with CGI Partners and clients.
• Act as Engagement Manager for projects or services within your scope.
• Participate directly in the delivery of client engagements, where required.
Client Relationship & Business Development
• Develop and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with assigned clients.
• Identify opportunities for account growth and work closely with clients to understand their evolving needs.
• Create and manage client development plans and lead business development activities within your portfolio.
Team & Team Member Management
• Assign resources and support recruitment efforts to ensure optimal team structure.
• Guide the career development of team members through regular coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Foster the team’s development in line with client demands and market trends, ensuring capabilities stay aligned with evolving industry needs.
Operations Management
• Lead the team to achieve budget targets, meet revenue goals, and maintain profitability.
• Monitor performance and financial indicators to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Take accountability for operational efficiency within your area of responsibility.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
• 4+ years of experience managing technology consulting teams in a client-facing environment.
• Proven experience managing large multi-million-dollar IT consulting projects
• Strong background in project governance, delivery frameworks, and engagement management.
• Demonstrated success in building and expanding client relationships and driving business growth.
• Excellent leadership skills, with experience developing and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Financial acumen with a track record of achieving revenue and profitability targets.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across delivery, business development, and people leadership.
• Degree or diploma in Business or related field is a mandatory requirement.
• PMP or related/IT certifications are a strong asset.
Skills:
· Agile Delivery Management
· Client Management
· Financial Services
· Leadership
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.
At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.
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Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.