Director Consulting Services

CGI•Des Moines, IA

3d•$141,000 - $278,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CGI is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and driven technology consulting leader in Iowa to help us grow our Public Sector practice, deliver effective solutions for our government clients, and further our mission for strengthening the communities we call home. Working as a Director of Consulting Services, Public Sector, you will have senior responsibility to help our customers solve the difficult challenges they face in serving their constituents and lead the teams providing technology services to our state and local government clients. You will drive business and grow revenue volume from within existing and new accounts and develop a strong pipeline of prospective opportunities. The Director of Consulting Services, Public Sector will join our leadership team and help deliver effective technology solutions to transform service delivery and/or solve our clients’ current challenges in the Iowa Public Sector. Our ideal candidate should possess state and local government domain experience, specifically in the field of IT and related delivery capabilities, with experience in the Des Moines metropolitan area. Additionally, as a key leader in our Des Moines metropolitan area, this individual is expected to thrive in collaborative environments and be highly motivated by delivering excellent services to our clients and ensuring their satisfaction. This position is located in Des Moines, IA with a hybrid working model in the office or client site, 3-4 days per week. Your future duties and responsibilities: This role requires developing and maintaining strong, strategic relationships with assigned clients while driving business growth within those accounts, with a particular focus on the Des Moines metropolitan area. The individual will ensure the delivery of high-quality services, actively participate in client engagements, and lead initiatives to achieve targeted revenue and profitability goals. This position combines project delivery oversight with business development responsibilities, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with organizational objectives.

Requirements

Experience in IT and Consulting Services: Minimum of 8 years in relevant roles.
Project Management Proficiency: Hands-on experience managing Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid technical projects while mentoring project managers.
Business Development Skills: Experience in strategic sales planning and opportunity cultivation, with particular experience in the Des Moines metropolitan area.
Application Modernization Expertise: Proven track record in delivering modernization projects.
Delivery Accountability: Oversight of projects with a minimum annual value of $3M.
Business Acumen: Strong understanding of budgets, forecasting, planning, P&L management, and complex pricing models.
Client Relationship Management: Demonstrated success in engaging and building strong client partnerships, specifically in Public Sector entities.
Leadership Abilities: Effective people management and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: A keen intellect with strong conceptual thinking and decision-making capabilities.
Communication Excellence: Strong verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels.
Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams.
Minimum Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

Hold overall accountability for project and service delivery, ensuring outcomes meet or exceed client expectations.
Drive the success of engagements by leveraging delivery teams and vendor partnerships, frequently acting as the Engagement Manager.
Oversee projects teams to manage and enhance client satisfaction.
Oversee engagement profitability, maintaining a focus on financial and operational efficiency.
Apply CGI’s industry-leading delivery and engagement management best practices to ensure consistent excellence.
Contribute to business strategy development and budget planning to align delivery with organizational objectives.
Develop a strong pipeline of opportunities by actively building and nurturing relationships within new and existing accounts.
Lead the creation of proposals and evolution of solution offerings to meet client needs.
Provide leadership to a team of professionals, including direct reports and delivery teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Implement management best practices such as succession planning, member performance reviews, and finance management.

Benefits

Competitive base salaries.
Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category.
401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible members.
Generous holidays, vacation, and sick leave plans.
Comprehensive insurance plans that include, among other benefits, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, out-of-county emergency coverage in all countries of employment;.
Back-up child care, Pet insurance, a Member Assistance Program, a 529 college savings program, a personal financial management tool, lifestyle management programs and more
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