Senior IT Project Manager – Energy Transformation

Job description

Position Description:

CGI is delivering complex integration and digital transformation programmes that are shaping the future of the energy sector. As a Project Manager, you will play a central role in turning strategy into delivery, leading high-impact IT projects that span ERP, Operations and HSE systems, and Digital & Analytics. Working in a regulated, safety-critical environment, you will bring structure, pace and confidence to complex programmes, ensuring change is delivered safely, predictably and with clear business value. At CGI, you are trusted to take ownership of outcomes, encouraged to apply creative problem-solving to delivery challenges, and supported by a collaborative community of experts to help you succeed.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. 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.
This role is based in Aberdeen, working in a hybrid model, with regular on-site presence (typically three days per week) to support close collaboration with client and CGI teams.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

In this role, you will lead the planning and delivery of complex IT integration and transformation projects for a major energy client. You will operate within a structured stage-gate governance framework, applying Agile techniques where they add value, and ensuring delivery aligns with both client standards and CGI best practice.
Working closely with technical leads, business analysts, vendors and client stakeholders, you will take ownership of delivery outcomes, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure that new systems are transitioned smoothly into production and HSE-critical operations.
Key responsibilities
• Plan & Govern projects, owning schedules, budgets, RAID and reporting across multiple workstreams
• Lead & Coordinate cross-functional delivery teams, managing scope, dependencies and hand-offs
• Manage & Mitigate risks, issues and vendor dependencies in a multi-supplier environment
• Engage & Influence business and IT stakeholders, supporting decision-making and alignment
• Deliver & Transition change safely through cutover, go-live and hypercare
• Improve & Embed delivery standards using CGI methods, metrics and lessons learned

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

To succeed, you will bring strong experience delivering medium-to-large IT projects, with the confidence to lead in complex, regulated environments. You will be comfortable taking ownership of delivery while working collaboratively to achieve shared outcomes.
Essential qualifications
• PRINCE2 Practitioner or PMP certification
• Strong experience in project governance, stage-gate delivery and RAID management
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules and multi-vendor delivery teams
• Extensive successful experience in delivering IT integration or transformation projects
• Ability to work on-site in Aberdeen approximately three days per week
Desirable qualifications
• Agile or Scrum certification
• ITIL Foundation certification
• Experience delivering ERP (including SAP S/4HANA), Operations/HSE or Digital & Analytics projects
• Background in energy, utilities or other asset-intensive, safety-critical sectors

Skills:

·  Business Process Documentation
·  Waterfall Model

What you can expect from us:

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