Director – ERP Solutions & Innovation

CGI • Dallas, TX

3d • $129,100 - $276,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

CGI is seeking a visionary and highly accomplished Director – ERP Solutions & Innovation to lead strategic innovation initiatives across our public sector and enterprise solution landscape. This leadership role is responsible for driving enterprise modernization, AI-enabled transformation, platform strategy, and next-generation technology adoption across CGI Advantage ERP and related public sector initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of public sector consulting experience, enterprise architecture expertise, ERP modernization leadership, and emerging technology innovation, including Generative AI, automation, cloud-native architectures, and scalable platform engineering. This role will partner closely with executive leadership, product engineering, consulting, delivery, and client stakeholders to define and execute transformational technology strategies that improve operational efficiency, customer experience, and long-term platform scalability. CGI Advantage is CGI’s flagship ERP platform designed specifically for government organizations and backed by more than 50 years of public sector expertise. CGI continues to invest heavily in modernization, cloud transformation, AI enablement, and next-generation digital capabilities supporting state and local government clients across North America. This role can be performed from Dallas CGI U.S. office and follows a hybrid work model.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in enterprise technology leadership, digital transformation, solution architecture, or emerging technology strategy
• Strong experience leading large-scale ERP modernization and enterprise platform initiatives
• Deep understanding of public sector technology environments and government modernization programs
• Proven expertise in Generative AI, AI/ML, cloud-native architectures, integrations, automation, and enterprise platform modernization
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing global engineering, architecture, and delivery teams
• Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and client advisory skills
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across Agile, hybrid, and enterprise delivery environments
• Strong background in enterprise integrations, scalable platform architecture, and operational transformation
• Ability to influence strategic technology direction across engineering, product, consulting, and executive leadership teams
• Experience supporting state and local government modernization initiatives
• Experience establishing innovation practices, emerging technology groups, or enterprise AI initiatives
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, microservices architectures, API ecosystems, and enterprise integration frameworks
• Experience supporting large-scale payroll, HRM, or government operational systems

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting CGI Advantage ERP, HRM, payroll, or large-scale enterprise application ecosystems preferred
• Background in CGI Advantage ERP or public sector ERP modernization programs

Responsibilities

• Define and execute enterprise-wide digital transformation and emerging technology strategies aligned with CGI’s public sector modernization objectives
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on AI, cloud, ERP modernization, platform scalability, and innovation strategy
• Lead architecture and modernization initiatives supporting CGI Advantage ERP and public sector client ecosystems
• Drive innovation initiatives involving Generative AI, automation, cloud-native platforms, integrations, and intelligent workflow solutions
• Lead complex public sector modernization programs supporting state and local government clients
• Architect scalable enterprise solutions supporting payroll, HRM, ERP, financial, and operational systems
• Partner with public sector agencies to assess technology landscapes, define modernization roadmaps, and deliver transformation initiatives
• Drive modernization and optimization of legacy enterprise platforms into scalable cloud-enabled architectures
• Lead adoption and implementation of AI/ML, GenAI, RAG architectures, intelligent automation, and conversational AI capabilities
• Evaluate emerging technologies and establish enterprise frameworks, standards, and governance models
• Drive development of AI-enabled operational workflows, decision intelligence systems, and automation platforms
• Partner with engineering teams to integrate modern AI capabilities into enterprise products and delivery models
• Lead and mentor global cross-functional engineering, architecture, and delivery teams across onshore and offshore environments
• Build high-performing innovation and emerging technologies teams supporting scalable delivery and platform enablement
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, operational excellence, and customer-focused delivery
• Establish governance frameworks, architecture standards, and engineering best practices across delivery organizations
• Lead executive stakeholder discussions, architecture workshops, and strategic technology assessments
• Support business development activities, solution strategy, proposal development, and executive-level presentations
• Oversee large-scale enterprise delivery programs ensuring alignment with scope, quality, budget, and operational objectives
• Collaborate with Sales, Product, Consulting, and Platform teams to shape strategic customer outcomes

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 CGI Partners.
• Flexibility and paid accrued vacation leave, ranging from 10 to 15 days per year, based on the job level, years of relevant prior experience, and years of service.
• 8 paid holidays per year & 2 floating holidays per year.
• Wellness and Well-being programs.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Back-up child care, Pet insurance, a Member Assistance Program, a 529 college savings program, a personal financial manager tool, lifestyle management programs and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed