IT Project Manager

CGI•Lafayette, LA

22d•Hybrid

About The Position

Do you want to be part of one of the five largest IT and business process companies in the world? At CGI, we are looking for an IT Project Manager to join one of our dynamic teams. We are seeking a mid-level IT Project Manager to lead technology projects that directly impact public services. In this role, you will manage initiatives that modernize and enhance IT systems, ensuring compliance with standards, and alignment with company missions. You will partner with the central ePMO, business leaders, technology teams, and external vendors to deliver projects on time, within scope, and with measurable value. This position is located in Lafayette, LA in a hybrid work environment, requiring on-site two days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Public Administration, Business, or related field
5-7 years of IT project management experience
Demonstrated success managing IT programs with multiple stakeholders and compliance requirements
Excellent communication skills with the ability to brief executive leadership

Nice To Haves

Experience managing complex public-sector or government-related projects.
Knowledge of government procurement, contract management, and regulatory compliance.
PMP, PMI-ACP, or SAFe certification
Experience collaborating with legislative bodies, auditors, and federal oversight agencies is a plus.
Experience with MS Project Enterprise

Responsibilities

End-to-end project management for IT initiatives of moderate size and complexity (e.g., system modernization, cloud adoption, cybersecurity, citizen services platforms).
Be a champion for PMO standards, processes, and methods across the enterprise.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, budgets, risk registers, and progress reports.
Ensure compliance with IT governance, regulations, and security/privacy requirements.
Coordinate across multiple stakeholders including leadership, program managers, vendors, and contractors.
Manage SLAs, and performance to ensure accountability and delivery of value.
Monitor and communicate project risks, issues, and dependencies to leadership and oversight bodies.
Apply project management best practices, including Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.
Support knowledge transfer, documentation, and sustainability planning to ensure long-term success beyond project closeout.