Project Manager (DV Security Clearance)

CGI; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK seeks a Project Manager to join their Secure Innovation & Advisory team. The ideal candidate will deliver digital transformation projects using Agile methodologies. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to manage client budgets and supplier contracts. This role requires UK Security Clearance and offers opportunities for professional growth and engagement with innovative technologies.

Benefits

Extensive learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of successfully delivering multiple projects following Project Management / Agile methodologies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective stakeholder management.
• Self-starter / Self-organising, with good attention to detail.
• Effective communicator.

Responsibilities

• Client / Supplier management.
• Managing agile teams.
• Management of supplier contracts.
• Management of the client budgets.
• Tracking progress and manage risks.
• Planning and running SAFe ceremonies.

Skills

Client / Supplier management

Managing agile teams

Effective stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Professional PM / Agile training (e.g. Prince2, SAFe, Scrum)

Tools

Project Management methodologies

Agile frameworks

Job description

CGI?s Space, Defence, and Intelligence business unit is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technical solutions that address the most complex challenges faced by government. Our mission-critical systems are custom-built to ensure security, reliability, and innovation, helping our clients protect the nation and its people. We are currently seeking a Project Manager to join our Secure Innovation & Advisory team, working collaboratively with clients to deliver impactful solutions.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage with groundbreaking technologies in a dynamic and rewarding environment. At CGI, we are deeply committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering extensive learning opportunities to help you stay at the forefront of an ever-evolving technology landscape. Our culture values innovation, collaboration, and ownership, making it an ideal environment for self-motivated individuals to thrive.

Our roles are only available if you hold a UK Security Clearance and are a sole UK National due to the secure nature of the project. You will either hold a higher level clearance or be willing to obtain it. Any individual without security clearance is welcome to apply and will always be considered for this or wider opportunities in CGI, where appropriate.

Candidate profile

Supported by a well-established and client-focused CGI team, this opportunity offers real potential for a forward thinking and ambitious PM to become immersed in a range of digital transformation projects that are delivering tangible benefit to a key client. With genuine scope to play an integral role in shaping future direction, there will be opportunity to both hone existing expertise, and develop new skills and experience.

Key Tasks

• ? Client / Supplier management.
• ? Managing agile teams.
• ? Management of supplier contracts (T&M, Firm Price, Agile).
• ? Management of the client budgets.
• ? Tracking progress / manage risks / dependencies.
• ? Planning and running SAFe ceremonies (e.g PI Planning).

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

• ? Experience of successfully delivering multiple projects following Project Management / Agile methodologies.
• ? Excellent interpersonal skills and effective stakeholder management..
• ? Self-starter / Self-organising, with good attention to detail.
• ? Effective communicator.

Desired Competencies

• ? Professional PM / Agile training, e.g. Prince2, SAFe, Scrum or equivalent.
• ? Experience of delivering software or cloud projects.
• ? Experience of public sector project delivery.