IT Project Manager

CGI

$71K — $125K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Public Administration, Business, or related field
  • 5-7 years of IT project management experience
  • Successfully managed IT programs with multiple stakeholders
  • Excellent communication skills for executive briefings
  • Experience with managing public-sector projects is preferred
  • Familiarity with government procurement and contract management is a plus
  • PMP, PMI-ACP, or SAFe certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end project management for IT initiatives
  • Champion PMO standards and processes across the organization
  • Develop detailed project plans, budgets, and risk registers
  • Ensure compliance with IT governance and regulations
  • Coordinate with multiple stakeholders including leadership and vendors
  • Manage SLAs to ensure accountability and delivery of value
  • Apply project management best practices like Agile or Waterfall

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive insurance options
  • 401(k) matching contributions
  • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
  • Wellness and Well-being programs
Full Job Description
IT Project Manager

Category: Project Management

Main location: United States, Louisiana, Lafayette

Position ID:J0326-1484

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

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.

Your future duties and 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.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
• 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

Desired skills:
• 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

Other Information:
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $71,700 - $125,400.

CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. 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

CGI anticipates accepting resumes through July 15, 2026.

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Skills:
  • Change Management
  • Management Consulting
  • Portfolio Management
  • Program Management
  • Project Management

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