Jr- Mid Level Technical Project Manager

Company: CGI Group Inc.
Location: Belton
Posted on: November 22, 2022

Job Description:

Position Description:

CGI is seeking a Project Manager with experience performing Application Development Requirements Gathering.

Will need to be analytical, organized and motivated to deliver accurate timely results and associated reports for the business.

Will assist the Delivery Managers responsible for operational support and work in a high paced and dynamic environment.

You will get plenty of exposure working with key members of our San Diego and Southern CA regional delivery business, sector VPs and other senior members of CGI leadership. Also, you will be actively encouraged to develop your skills and knowledge through both internal and external professional development to enable you to progress your career with us.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall success of a project, including time and resource management, financial planning, scope management, issue and risk management, and project execution.

You will plan, direct, and monitor the work produced by their team(s) to include planning and implementing appropriate quality assurance activities. You will be responsible for managing the client relationships, including general, ongoing communications, negotiation of scope and schedule changes, key risks, issue resolution, and ongoing progress reporting. You will shape client expectations, and manage contracts and scope related to the project.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

You must have a broad knowledge of industry best practices, embodied in PMI's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and be able to proactively identify potential project risks in order to advise and consult with clients on risk identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.

He or she must have a minimum of three (3) years of relevant project management experience. The Project Manager may also participate in pre-sale/ Business Development activities, and is expected to look for opportunities for follow-on work.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Required to have the skills and experience to manage the entire lifecycle of software related projects, from inception through successful delivery and closeout.

Must demonstrate experience in applying industry standard techniques and tools to perform the standard project management activities, based on experience in managing projects to deliver IT solutions.

* 3 - 6 years of relevant project management experience
* Solid project management skills related to project planning and control, scope management, issue and risk management, and quality management
* Experience in managing software related projects using the software development lifecycle
* Experience negotiating contractual documents and maintaining changes to the terms and conditions of those documents.
* Significant consulting experience in customer-facing engagements. The candidate will be expected to lead project teams including customers, 3rd party vendors, and other stakeholders in a professional manner, exhibiting outstanding leadership and accountability. The candidate will effectively be representing CGI to the client.
* Demonstrated experience leading a project towards targeted financial goals
* Experience in requirements gathering, including the demonstrated ability to define and document system requirements and expectations from end users and other stakeholders, then convert those goals into actionable project tasks.
* Advanced written and verbal communication and presentation skills
* Excellent leadership and team development skills (to include coaching and mentoring), with the ability to motivate and lead while adapting leadership style to a variety of situations
* Timely, decisive, and effective problem-solving skills
* Demonstrated experience consulting with senior management and the executive level
* Behave in an ethical and professional manner
* Handle the pressures of simultaneous tasks, issues, problems, and some ambiguity
* Be flexible as to behavior or work methods in response to changes or new obstacles on a project
* Travel: Ability to travel 15%
* Education: Bachelor's Degree desired
* PMP certification desired

Skill set/Years of experience/Proficiency level

Project Management

3-6 years

Business Analysis (Requirement Gathering)

6 months

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Skills:

* Project Management
* Business Analysis

What you can expect from us:

Insights you can act on

While technology is at the heart of our clients' digital transformation, we understand that people are at the heart of business success.

When you join CGI, you become a trusted advisor, collaborating with colleagues and clients to bring forward actionable insights that deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes. We call our employees "members" because they are CGI shareholders and owners and owners who enjoy working and growing together to build a company we are proud of. This has been our Dream since 1976, and it has brought us to where we are today - one of the world's largest independent providers of IT and business consulting services.

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.

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