Software Project Manager

CGI•Nashville, TN

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

CGI is looking for a dedicated Software Project Manager with a passion for solving business problems to join our team in Nashville. At CGI, you will tackle important business and technical problems as a full-time consultant serving local, enterprise clients. You’ll be part of a team of dedicated people like yourself and make an impact with both internal and client partners. Consider joining CGI, a premier consulting firm that encourages personal and professional growth and values your ideas. This position is located in Nashville, Tennessee in a hybrid environment.

Requirements

Previous experience in positions, such as software development, business intelligence, QA automation, or other related technology roles
At least 4 years’ experience managing teams and/or projects
At least 2 years’ experience managing programs or departmental portfolios of at least 2 concurrent but related strategic efforts
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a keen eye for detail
Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex information into actionable insights
Willingness to learn broad strokes of new and unfamiliar technologies
Ability to distill project and program data into summary information and communicate at an executive and strategic level
Adept at actively managing scope, risk, and client communications required
Ability to manage projects leveraging a blend of agile and waterfall principles
Experience planning multi-year efforts for multiple teams to accomplish strategic goals
Strong interpersonal skills including strong written and verbal communication

Nice To Haves

Skills: Business Analysis Project Management Risk management Software Architecture

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate software development initiatives within our organization in the Nashville, TN area.
Work with project teams and drive project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling, and closure.
Lead and collaborate with a cross-disciplined team of architects, software engineers, management, and customers to design innovative solutions for our clients.
Identify, specify and analyze requirements and processes, and managing progress throughout the design, test and implementation process.
Be responsible for all project oversight, including planning, directing and managing resources and testing activities.
Define project scope, estimates, milestones, objectives, timelines, and key deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
Partner with business stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and roadmap strategic initiatives aligned with business objectives.
Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation effectively.
Translate technical concepts into business terms for non-technical stakeholders and vice versa.
Take initiative to coach, mentor, and orient co-workers and actively support team-based developments.
Serve as a supplementary point of contact for client stakeholders, building trusted advisory relationships.
Understand client business objectives, pain points, and success metrics to guide technology strategy.
Proactively manage client communications and engagement.
Develop and deliver UAT planning, user training, and documentation to drive successful adoption of technology.
Drive the on-time delivery of the project scope while diligently applying change management processes to control scope and budget.
Coordinate design, analysis, test planning, project work plans and estimates.
Implement and refine project management best practices, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
Conduct regular status updates, executive reporting, and stakeholder meetings.
Ensure all solutions are delivered in accordance with CGI standards and methodologies.
Possess a foundational understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.) to facilitate team collaboration and delivery.
Stay abreast of technical and industry developments.