Stakeholder Engagement Manager

CGI•Fairfax, VA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

CGI Federal is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Stakeholder Engagement Manager to lead stakeholder alignment and communication efforts for an upcoming supervision systems support program. This role is critical to ensuring seamless collaboration across government and contractor teams during a period of significant modernization and transition. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in stakeholder engagement, change management, and program communications—ensuring that all voices are heard, risks are surfaced early, and the program's mission is clearly understood and supported at every level. If you are passionate about building trust, driving alignment, and enabling successful transitions in complex environments, we want to hear from you. This position is located in our Fairfax, VA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. Your future duties and responsibilities:

Requirements

10–15 years of relevant experience in stakeholder engagement, program communications, or organizational change management.
5–7 years of experience specifically in Organizational Change Management (OCM) within large-scale IT or federal programs.
Proven experience facilitating stakeholder engagement in complex, multi-system environments.
Experience planning, directing, and coordinating activities in IT domains such as systems analysis, application development, and information systems.
Strong understanding of Agile and DevSecOps environments, including experience supporting Agile teams and program-level coordination.
Proficiency with Azure Boards or equivalent tools (e.g., Jira, Atlassian, Confluence).
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

Prosci or Equivalent Change Management Certification
Experience Supporting Federal Financial Regulatory Agencies
Experience with Transition Communication Planning
Knowledge of Federal IT Governance and Compliance Frameworks
Workshop facilitation and design thinking

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of stakeholder engagement strategies that support program management and transition objectives.
Serve as the primary liaison between program leadership, Agile teams, government stakeholders, and external partners to ensure alignment on goals, timelines, and expectations.
Facilitate stakeholder input and feedback loops across all phases of the program, including Agile development, transition-in, and operational readiness.
Develop and manage communication plans that ensure transparency, clarity, and consistency across all stakeholder groups.
Support the Transition Manager and Program Manager in executing a seamless transition-in plan, ensuring stakeholder expectations are met and risks are proactively mitigated.
Coordinate with government leadership to ensure that stakeholder concerns are addressed and that program updates are communicated effectively.
Lead and develop the strategy with a change management lens to support adoption of new systems, processes, and technologies.
Track stakeholder engagement metrics and provide regular reporting to program leadership.