Senior Project Manager

Free-Work UK; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching)

Job summary

CGI in Leeds is hiring a Senior Project Manager/Senior Delivery Manager to own complex technology-enabled projects, leading teams to deliver on time and within budget. You will shape delivery excellence, manage risks, and influence client relationships in a hybrid Leeds-based role with occasional travel in Yorkshire.

You will drive end-to-end delivery, ensure governance, and apply Agile/hybrid methods to achieve outcomes while enabling continuous improvement across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience owning and delivering software projects with full lifecycle and financial accountability.
• Experience in Agile and/or hybrid delivery environments.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead & deliver end-to-end project outcomes across the full lifecycle.
• Own & control project scope, budget, forecasting, and financial performance (up to £2m TCV).
• Plan & estimate to develop robust delivery plans.
• Drive sprint planning, iteration cadence, and dependency management.
• Mitigate risks and manage issues proactively.
• Engage clients through governance and change control.

Skills

End-to-end delivery

Financial accountability

Agile delivery

Hybrid delivery

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Risk management

Education

Foundation-level PM qualification (PRINCE2, PMI, APM or equivalent)

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Job description

At CGI, we deliver technology that transforms organisations and drives measurable outcomes for our clients. As a Senior Project Manager/Senior Delivery Manager, you will take ownership of complex, technology-enabled projects, leading from the front to ensure successful delivery against time, cost, quality, and contractual commitments. You will play a pivotal role in shaping delivery excellence, strengthening trusted client relationships, and guiding high-performing teams to turn strategy into tangible results. Working in a collaborative, supportive environment, you will be empowered to make decisions, solve challenges creatively, and directly influence business impact while advancing your own professional growth.

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.

Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position based out of our Leeds office. Occasional travel to client offices in Yorkshire will be expected

Candidate Profile

In this role, you will take full end-to-end accountability for the successful delivery of one or more standalone technology projects, typically ranging from £200k-£2m in value. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams of 6-25 professionals, setting direction, maintaining delivery momentum, and ensuring outcomes are achieved in line with agreed scope, budget, quality, and contractual commitments. Working close to the detail, you will actively manage risks, dependencies, financial performance, and stakeholder expectations across the full lifecycle.

You will operate as the primary point of accountability at project level, building trusted client relationships, implementing appropriate governance models, and ensuring alignment with CGI delivery, security, and quality standards. With the autonomy to shape delivery approaches and the backing of a collaborative network of experts, you will drive continuous improvement and deliver meaningful impact for both our clients and CGI.

While this role sits at a senior level within CGI, it is not exclusively a programme or portfolio governance position. The successful candidate must be able to evidence hands-on experience delivering projects and leading Agile or hybrid delivery teams on a day-to-day basis, remaining close to the work and being accountable for delivery outcomes. We are looking for delivery leaders who understand and apply Agile principles, not simply Agile ceremonies or frameworks. You will be expected to demonstrate how you have used iterative delivery, feedback, empirical planning and continuous improvement to improve team performance and delivery outcomes.

• Lead & Deliver end-to-end project outcomes across the full lifecycle
• Own & Control project scope, budget, forecasting, and financial performance (up to £2m TCV)
• Plan & Estimate using appropriate techniques to develop robust delivery plans
• Drive & Facilitate sprint planning, iteration cadence, and dependency management
• Manage & Mitigate risks, issues, and corrective actions proactively
• Engage & Influence clients through clear reporting, governance, and change control
• Coach & Empower multi-disciplinary teams to achieve high performance
• Ensure & Uphold compliance with CGI delivery, quality, security, and governance standards

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

To succeed, you will bring proven experience owning and delivering software projects of comparable complexity, with strong financial and commercial accountability. You will be confident operating in Agile and/or hybrid environments, leading teams hands-on, and resolving delivery challenges in fast-paced settings. A solid foundation in project management principles and lifecycle delivery approaches is essential.

Essential Qualifications And Experience

• You should have proven experience delivering projects at PLP Complexity Level 2 (or equivalent)
• Demonstrable experience delivering software projects (£200k-£2m) with full lifecycle and financial accountability
• Strong hands-on Agile and/or hybrid delivery experience
• Confident use of tools such as Jira and MS Project
• Foundation-level Project Management qualification (PRINCE2, PMI, APM or equivalent)
• Experience of at least one delivery lifecycle (Agile, Waterfall, consultancy)

Desirable

• Practitioner-level qualification (or working towards)
• Professional ScrumMaster (PSM II)
• Experience working across multiple delivery lifecycles