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Project Lead

@ CGI

Position Description:

• The project lead role at CGI Federal is a senior-level position responsible for directing the performance and delivery of a project within a large-scale Federal government contract.
• The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership and management skills, with experience leading and developing project teams.
• They should be able to think on their feet, proactively identify and address client challenges, and bring innovative ideas to their projects.
• The project lead will act as the primary customer contact on status and performance, ensuring customer satisfaction and continued business.
• This position is located in our Lafayette, LA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• Directing project performance and delivery within the EPA ITED project
• Leading and developing project teams to achieve project goals
• Building and nurturing strategic relationships with clients and project stakeholders
• Proactively identifying and addressing client challenges to ensure project success
• Bringing innovative solutions and ideas to enhance project outcomes
• Serving as the primary point of contact for clients on project status and performance
• Allocate and manage project resources, including team members, equipment, and budget.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure project milestones and deliverables are met according to schedule.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project team members.
• Provide regular project status updates to stakeholders and senior management.
• Conduct project reviews and lessons learned sessions to identify areas for improvement.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and motivate project team members to achieve project goals and objectives.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring clear expectations and accountability.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, promoting open communication and knowledge sharing.
• Provide guidance and support to team members, resolving conflicts and addressing any performance issues.
• Mentor and develop team members, promoting continuous learning and professional growth.

Stakeholder Management:

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring their needs and expectations are understood and addressed.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements and priorities.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular updates on project status and deliverables.

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Qualifications:

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor's degree in project management, business administration, or a related field.
• Ń years of experience as a Project Lead or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in managing projects within budget and meeting project deadlines.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Knowledge of SDLC, Agile development, and functional analysis
• Technical background or comfort working in a highly technical environment

Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required:

• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP) is a plus.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification
• Master's degree
• ITIL certification

Skills:

• Jira
• PMI Project Management Prof

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How to Apply:

Apply online at https://www.cgi.com/en/careers

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