BackDirector, Business Consulting
@ CGI
Position Description:
- This is an exciting time for CGI, and we want you to be part of it.
- We are Canada's largest independent information technology services firm, and after 47 years, we're still growing!
- We are looking for your skills, enthusiasm, leadership and dedication to join our national Services to Credit Unions (SCU) team.
- The Director, Business Consulting holds overall business responsibility for a team of CGI Partners.
- This is a management role that combines client delivery, business development, and team leadership responsibilities.
- This role is on-site, with flexibility to be based in any of CGI's office locations in Canada.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
- Engagement / Mission Governance & Oversight
- Ensure the supervision, coordination, and quality of services delivered to clients.
- Apply CGI's project and delivery frameworks (such as CPMF), including conducting regular and frequent project or operational reviews with CGI Partners and clients.
- Act as Engagement Manager for projects or services within your scope.
- Participate directly in the delivery of client engagements, where required.
Client Relationship & Business Development:
- Develop and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with assigned clients.
- Identify opportunities for account growth and work closely with clients to understand their evolving needs.
- Create and manage client development plans and lead business development activities within your portfolio.
Team & Team Member Management:
- Assign resources and support recruitment efforts to ensure optimal team structure.
- Guide the career development of team members through regular coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
- Foster the team’s development in line with client demands and market trends, ensuring capabilities stay aligned with evolving industry needs.
Operations Management:
- Lead the team to achieve budget targets, meet revenue goals, and maintain profitability.
- Monitor performance and financial indicators to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
- Take accountability for operational efficiency within your area of responsibility.
Qualifications:
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
- 4+ years of experience managing technology consulting teams in a client-facing environment.
- Proven experience managing large multi-million-dollar IT consulting projects
- Strong background in project governance, delivery frameworks, and engagement management.
- Demonstrated success in building and expanding client relationships and driving business growth.
- Excellent leadership skills, with experience developing and mentoring high-performing teams.
- Financial acumen with a track record of achieving revenue and profitability targets.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across delivery, business development, and people leadership.
- Degree or diploma in Business or related field is a mandatory requirement.
- PMP or related/IT certifications are a strong asset.
Skills:
- Agile Delivery Management
- Client Management
- Financial Services
- Leadership
How to Apply:
Apply online at https://www.cgi.com/en/careers
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Location: Lafayette, LA
Date Posted: July 14, 2025
Application Deadline: August 15, 2025
Job Type: Full-time