IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager

Position Description

We are seeking experienced IT Project Managers (ITPMs) to lead the planning and delivery of complex technology initiatives. The role works closely with Product, Engineering, Architecture, QA, and other cross functional teams to drive execution, manage dependencies, remove delivery barriers, and enable predictable outcomes.

The ideal candidate combines strong delivery management capabilities with a high level understanding of technologies, application architectures, system integrations, and technical dependencies to effectively coordinate technology delivery.

This position can be located in our CGI offices in Cary, NC; Plano, TX; or Burlington, MA.

Your future duties and responsibilities

Plan and lead technology initiatives from kickoff through release and delivery closeout.

Build and maintain project plans, roadmaps, milestones, release schedules, and delivery commitments.

Coordinate work across product, engineering, architecture, QA, cloud and infrastructure, DevOps, and security teams.

Track risks, issues, decisions, and dependencies; work with teams to address delivery barriers early.

Understand technical components and integration points well enough to identify sequencing needs and potential delivery impacts.

Coordinate release planning and implementation readiness across applications, platforms, and teams.

Facilitate planning sessions, delivery reviews, and working meetings that help teams make decisions and move work forward.

Monitor project health, milestones, and delivery metrics; communicate progress and emerging concerns clearly.

Use delivery data to identify bottlenecks and opportunities to improve predictability, quality, and team effectiveness.

Adapt plans as priorities, requirements, and technical dependencies change.

Build productive relationships and influence progress across a matrixed organization.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

6–9 years of experience in IT project management, technology delivery, or a related role.

Experience leading technology initiatives involving multiple engineering and cross-functional teams.

Strong skills in project planning, execution, risk and dependency management, release coordination, and delivery tracking.

Working knowledge of Agile methods, including Scrum or Kanban, and the software development life cycle (SDLC).

High-level understanding of modern technology environments, including applications, APIs and integrations, cloud platforms, data, infrastructure, DevOps/CI/CD, and security.

Ability to follow technical discussions and translate dependencies, constraints, and risks into clear delivery plans.

Strong communication, facilitation, organization, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Comfort working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with changing priorities.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related field.

Preferred qualifications

Experience in financial services, banking, brokerage, investment management, or trading.

Familiarity with cryptocurrency, blockchain, or digital asset initiatives.

Experience coordinating large-scale, multi-team, or cross-platform programs.

Familiarity with Jira, Jira Align, Confluence, or similar delivery tools.

PMP, CSM, SAFe, or another relevant project management or Agile certification.

Core skills: Technology Delivery | IT Project Management | Agile | SDLC | Project Planning | Dependency and Risk Management | Release Coordination | Stakeholder Management | Delivery Metrics | Jira | Confluence

Other Information:

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $89,600.00 $172,400.00.

CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:

. Competitive compensation

. Comprehensive insurance options

. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan

. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time

. Paid parental leave

.Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

. Wellness and Well being programs

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.

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

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

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CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.