Director of Consulting Services – Public Sector

Job description

Position Description:

CGI is one of the world's largest independent IT and business consulting firms, combining global reach with deep local ownership. In Atlantic Canada, our leaders don't just manage portfolios—they build them.

We're looking for a Director, Consulting Services to join our Halifax-based leadership team. This is a client-facing, growth-oriented leadership role for a proven practitioner who earns trust in the room, expands naturally from within client environments, and is ready to scale that instinct into a broader business.

This role sits at the intersection of client leadership, business development, and delivery excellence. You will lead a team of consultants while owning and growing a portfolio of public sector clients—developing opportunities, shaping solutions, and ensuring high-quality delivery across systems integration and IT services engagements.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Build and Expand Client Partnerships
. Develop trusted relationships with public sector leaders and stakeholders
. Understand client priorities and shape practical, outcome-focused solutions
. Act as a strategic advisor on modernization, transformation, and delivery challenges
. Leverage existing relationships to expand CGI's presence organically

Drive Business Growth (Land and Expand)
. Identify, shape, and close new opportunities within your portfolio
. Introduce additional CGI capabilities where they add value
. Develop and execute Client Development Plans tied to measurable growth
. Lead and support proposals—from strategy to negotiation and close

Lead with Delivery Excellence
. Ensure high-quality delivery across IT and systems integration engagements
. Maintain strong governance and client satisfaction
. Step into engagements when needed — credibility comes from experience
. Partner with delivery teams to ensure alignment with client expectations

Lead and Grow Your Team
. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of ~15 consultants
. Build consulting capability aligned to client needs and market demand
. Support recruitment, performance management, and career development

Own and Scale the Business
. Accountable for revenue, growth, and profitability
. Contribute to regional strategy and expansion across Atlantic Canada
. Stay current on public sector priorities, digital trends, and emerging technologies

What Makes This Role Different
. A True Builder Role – You grow your business, not just manage it
. Practitioner-Led Leadership – Credibility comes from delivery experience
. Real Client Proximity – You stay close to clients and outcomes
. Local Ownership, Global Scale – Autonomy backed by CGI's capabilities
. Regional Impact – Direct influence on CGI's growth in Atlantic Canada

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

. 10+ years in consulting, systems integration, or IT services
. Experience leading client engagements and contributing to complex delivery
. Demonstrated ability to grow accounts and expand work from within
. Strong relationship-building skills with public sector experience (preferred)
. Experience with proposals, solutioning, and sales cycles
. Leadership capability with a desire to build and grow a team
. Strong commercial mindset and accountability for outcomes
. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $100,000–$190,000. This role is an existing vacancy.

Skills:

·  Leadership
·  Project 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.

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.

To learn more about accessibility at CGI, contact us via email . Please note that this email is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used for application status inquiries.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.