Project Manager

Job description

Position Description:

The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 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 (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner 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 is on the hunt for a Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of the OpenSea360 solution (Software and Hardware) for across multiple customers. This is a critical delivery role, ensuring that all aspects of rollout, including hardware procurement, system configuration, integration, testing, and customer acceptance, are delivered on time, within scope & budget, and to the required quality standards.  

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end project delivery of the OpenSea360 solution to multiple customer platforms/class of boats.
• Oversee procurement of hardware and ensure alignment with technical and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate system configuration, integration, and testing activities, ensuring readiness for deployment.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, risk registers, and budgets.
• Report progress, risks, and issues to the Programme Manager / Delivery Director and senior stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with project governance, quality assurance, and health & safety standards.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Required Skills
• Proven experience in managing complex technical delivery projects, ideally involving both hardware and software integration.
• Strong track record of delivering projects to strict timelines and budgets.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management skills, including working with demanding customers and suppliers.
• Excellent project planning, risk management, and reporting skills.
• Experience in system testing, validation, and acceptance processes.

Desired Skills
• Project management certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, APM).
• Exceptional Communication and Reporting Skills
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with experience managing multi-year contracts.

Skills:

·  Project Management
·  System Testing

What you can expect from us:

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