Director Consulting Services - Defence and Intelligence

Challenge yourself, change lives and help shape the UK’s digital revolution. At CGI, we look to our leaders to drive change, inspire trust with clients and colleagues, and take responsibility for some of the world’s most ambitious transformation projects. This is an exciting opportunity to work for the largest UK client-facing business unit in an area that is known for high performance, fast-pace, and successful delivery of mission critical projects to a range of important clients.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2024 and has been named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

Due to the nature of the programme, all applicants must live within a sensible commute of RAF Wyton or Bristol and must have a UK MOD HLC. Regular travel to other locations as required.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

The role will require the individual to work collaboratively within the SIA Sector and across the SDI Business Unit. It is expected that the candidate will have a proven track record of developing a good understanding of the range of a company s capabilities and offerings, including their innovation and technology practices.This is an exciting opportunity to work for the largest UK client-facing business unit in an area that is known for high performance, fast-pace, and successful delivery of mission critical projects to a range of important clients.

Key Tasks:

• Oversee the delivery of contracted projects and services, ensuring they meet client expectations and business goals.
• Ensure adherence to CGI governance processes and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor and manage project performance to ensure business outcomes are achieved.
• Build and nurture long-lasting relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of business opportunities.
• Follow Shipley and CGI Business Engineering processes to qualify, pursue, and secure new business.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, identifying and addressing their evolving needs.
• Lead and manage a team, overseeing recruitment, retention, and career development.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, helping staff to achieve personal and professional growth within CGI.
• Support staff development by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for career progression.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Have a good level of experience in the Defence Information Systems domain, with recent and relevant project delivery experience in the area of Defence Digital, Intelligence Systems or
• Demonstrate significant experience delivering client engagements (projects, services or delivery centre operations) with MOD.
• Demonstrable account management experience and proven success at capturing, developing and landing new business. Excellent client facing skills and strong presentation and communication skills.
• Demonstrable experience of owning, producing and submitting successful proposals of £3M+ for resource based professional services.
• Have experience managing staff including annual reviews and career development in line with corporate processes and standards.

Skills:

• Account Management
• Agile Delivery Management
• Bid Management
• Business Development
• Delivery Management
• English
• Leadership
• Operations Management
• Project Management
• Proposal Writing

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because

• You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
• Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
• You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.