Project Manager (PM1)

Job description

Position Description:

Are you a motivated, problem-solving individual who is always looking for an innovative solution with a background in IT, strong leadership skills and exceptional interpersonal skills? If so, we may be looking for you!

Your future duties and responsibilities:

As a Project Manager in CGI Global Infrastructure Services Project Management practice, your involvement in project delivery and transitions is to contribute to project success. Your responsibilities will be:

· Achieve the expected margin or profitability of the project
· Deliver end-to-end projects, including system integration, application and infrastructure development and migration
· Document and assess the impact of change requests to the project in a timely manner
· Ensure sound management of your project by mitigating risks and developing a resolution plan to resolve issues
· Ensure that your projects are auditable (applying CGI quality processes)
· Participate in the evaluation of client satisfaction throughout the delivery of services for your projects
· Obtain, validate and understand the cost model and profit margin associated with each project assigned to you
· Determine the functional structure of the project, prepare work plans for scheduling and resource planning
· Obtain the mandate and approvals from all stakeholders (Client and suppliers)
· Verify that the hours billed by members are dedicated to the appropriate tasks, and this, in accordance with the project budget
· Conduct client satisfaction surveys upon project completion and obtain approval
· Establish project work plans including resources (1-5)
· Conduct various project execution activities, such as establishing a project plan and work plan, creating and maintaining a risk log, establishing a communication plan and an issue and resolution log and a change request log
· Plan, organize, and manage the activities necessary to achieve project objectives, quality of deliverables, client, team and management satisfaction
· Experience in project delivery, including agile and waterfall methodologies
· Effective use of CGI methodology

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Essential Qualifications
· Strong communication skills to provide relevant and accurate information to the appropriate audience (client, delivery and/or operational teams).
· Ability to apply lessons learned from previous experience
· Proficient in analysis and problem solving
· Exceptional interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work with the team
· Proficient in client relations
· Excellence in gathering the necessary assistance to develop a functional project management plan.
· Strong attention to detail, as well as proven organizational skills.
· Strong knowledge and prowess in the use of modern information and communication technologies to support projects
· Ability to be proactive and independent, and to be interdependent with the team
· 2 years of experience in a similar role and studies in the IT field

Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this position due to the nature of the role requiring interaction with national and global clients.

Skills:

·  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 recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.

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