Sr IT Project Manager

CGI•Lafayette, LA

13h•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 a Senior IT Project Manager to join one of our dynamic teams. We are seeking a senior-level IT Project Manager to lead technology projects. In this role, you will manage initiatives that modernize and enhance systems, ensuring compliance with company 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
7+ years of IT project management experience
Demonstrated success managing multimillion-dollar IT programs with multiple stakeholders and compliance requirements
Excellent communication skills with the ability to brief executive leadership

Nice To Haves

Change management experience
At least 3 years managing complex projects. Experience with public-sector or government-related projects is a plus.
Strong knowledge of procurement, contract management, and regulatory compliance.
PMP, PMI-ACP, or SAFe certification
Experience with MS Project Enterprise
Experience collaborating with legislative bodies, auditors, and oversight agencies is a plus

Responsibilities

Direct end-to-end project management for mid to large-scale IT initiatives (e.g., system modernization, cloud adoption, cybersecurity, citizen services platforms).
Be a champion for centralized ePMO standards, processes, and methods across agencies.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, budgets, risk registers, and progress reports for leadership and oversight committees.
Ensure compliance, regulations, and security/privacy requirements.
Coordinate across multiple stakeholders including 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 tailored for each initiative, including Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.
Support knowledge transfer, documentation, and sustainability planning to ensure long-term success beyond project closeout.