Technical Project Manager
About The Position
At CGI, we are looking for a Technical Project Manager to join one of our dynamic teams. We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead Agile delivery projects that directly impact the federal government. In this role, you will manage initiatives that modernize and enhance IT systems, ensuring compliance with standards, and alignment with agency missions. You will partner with agency stakeholders, agile development teams, DevOps Engineers, and external vendors to deliver projects on time, within scope, and with measurable value. This position is located in Lafayette, LA requiring the candidate to be on-site five days per week.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Public Administration, Business, or related field
- 8-10 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 with Agile delivery
- MS Project Enterprise
- Prior DevOps engineering experience a plus
Responsibilities
- End-to-end project management for IT initiatives of moderate size and complexity (e.g., system modernization, cloud adoption, DevOps platform support, operations and maintenance).
- Be a champion for Agile processes, and methodologies across the projects.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, budget forecasts, 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, Scaled Agile, or hybrid approaches.
- Support knowledge transfer, documentation, and sustainability planning to ensure long-term success beyond project closeout.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive insurance options
- Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
- Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Wellness and Well-being programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
