Internal Communications Director

CGI • Fairfax, VA

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Internal Communications Director is the senior internal communications leader for the U.S. Commercial and State and Local Government Strategic Business Unit (SBU), responsible for ensuring cohesive, visible, and effective communications that engage CGI professionals and managers. This role connects initiatives across the organization into a clear and coordinated narrative, aligning Global direction, U.S. strategy and priorities, HR and Corporate Services initiatives, and regional Business Unit inputs into messaging that drives understanding, activation, and pride. Serving as both strategist and hands-on leader, the Director brings structure, quality, and clarity to internal communications while fostering strong cross-functional collaboration. The role requires executive presence, business acumen, and the ability to translate complexity into actionable and compelling communications across a variety of channels — while also rolling up their sleeves to ensure speed, accuracy, and execution excellence. CGI will consider candidates proximate to any US office with a preference for Fairfax VA, Charlotte NC, Atlanta GA or Chicago IL. CGI utilizes a hybrid model and partners should be prepared to work in a local CGI office, as needed.

Requirements

• 10-15+ years of experience in internal communications, preferably within a professional services, B2B or complex, matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complexities and operational priorities into clear, compelling communications.
• Strong presentation development skills and advanced proficiency in PowerPoint.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to drive alignment and engagement.
• A consultative mindset that emphasizes clarity of purpose, audience, and outcomes.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing communications professionals.
• Strong project and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience operating within structured work management systems (e.g., Workfront) and driving clarity, prioritization, and visibility across a high-volume communications portfolio.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools thoughtfully and responsibly to enhance efficiency, insight, and quality in communications development, while applying sound judgment and human oversight.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to influence without direct authority.
• A commitment to continuous learning, feedback, and professional growth.

Nice To Haves

• Artificial Intelligence
• Collaboration
• Communications Management
• MS Office365
• Presentation skills
• Stakeholder management

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the SBU's internal communications strategy for CGI Partner and manager audiences.
• Ensure narrative coherence across layered inputs from Global Marketing & Communications, Strategic Operations, HR, other Corporate Services teams and Business Units.
• Support adoption and behavior-change initiatives by shaping communications that move CGI Partners from awareness to action.
• Align communications to support the SBU's strategy to grow and retain talent, reinforcing our talent brand and employee value proposition within internal channels.
• Establish and maintain an internal communications planning rhythm and calendar that brings cohesion and visibility to initiatives across the SBU.
• Serve as the SBU representative within the Global Internal Communications community, ensuring alignment and effective localization of global initiatives.
• Convene and lead a community of internal communications leads and contributors across the SBU.
• Foster information sharing, collaboration, and alignment across communications stakeholders who do not report directly to this role.
• Promote shared standards, transparency, tools, and a cohesive internal experience across geographies and teams.
• Serve as a consultative partner to business-enabling functions, helping clarify purpose, audience, and desired outcomes before communications are developed.
• Oversee SBU-level internal channels, including newsletters, Teams communities, executive mailboxes, and related distribution platforms.
• Ensure communications are timely, accurate, aligned with brand standards, and reflective of CGI's values.
• Maintain and evolve processes that enable efficient intake, review, approval, and distribution of communications.
• Support ongoing modernization of internal communications platforms and ensure effective adoption and usage.
• Collaborate closely with Talent Marketing to ensure authentic CGI Partner stories and experiences are surfaced internally and amplified.
• Contribute to a consistent narrative across grow, retain, and attract talent strategies.
• Shape messaging and storytelling that resonates with CGI Partners and reinforces our culture and priorities.
• Co-lead communications strategy for SBU-level internal events such as Annual Tour, Town Hall, and special initiatives.
• Develop and oversee communications plans that build awareness, drive participation, and amplify post-event messaging.
• Partner with internal event leadership to ensure messaging, presentation materials, and activation strategies align with overall SBU priorities.
• Define and monitor internal communications KPIs aligned to engagement and activation goals.
• Synthesize feedback and insights to improve clarity, effectiveness, and reach.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement across internal communications practices.
• Lead and develop a team of Internal Communications consultants, fostering a culture of collaboration, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
• Establish clear priorities and shared standards that support high-quality, thoughtful, and timely communications.
• Model a consultative, partnership-oriented mindset in all engagements across the organization.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including profit participation program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Matching contributions through 401(k) plan, and CGI share purchase plan
• Flexibility and paid accrued vacation leave, ranging from 10 to 20 days per year, based on job level, years of relevant prior experience, and years of service
• 10 paid holidays per year
• At least 80 consecutive hours of paid sick/safe leave (except where applicable state/local law requires more)
• Paid parental leave, ranging from 20 to 70 consecutive business days based on circumstances of leave and applicable laws
• Bereavement leave, ranging from 1 to 7 days per year based on relationship.
• Paid jury duty leave, up to time summoned
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and Well-being programs

What This Job Offers

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