Senior Project Manager

Position Description CGI is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager. The successful candidate will lead complex business and technology initiatives in a highly regulated environment, working closely with client executives, business stakeholders, technical teams, vendors and government stakeholders. This is a senior delivery role requiring strong project governance, stakeholder management, risk management and execution capabilities. The Senior Project Manager will be accountable for ensuring assigned initiatives are effectively planned, governed and delivered against agreed scope, schedule, budget, quality and security requirements. Location: Halifax and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia: On-site, 5 days per week Employment Type: Full-time Security Requirements: Canadian Controlled Goods Program eligibility and Canadian Government Reliability and/or Secret Security Clearance eligibility Your future duties and responsibilities Lead projects through the complete lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/control and closure. Develop and maintain project charters, integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts and resource plans. Establish project governance, reporting and performance-management processes. Manage project scope, schedule, cost, dependencies, risks, issues and changes. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams consisting of business, infrastructure, application, security, architecture, database and vendor resources. Facilitate project meetings, steering committees, workshops and executive-level status reviews. Develop project dashboards, status reports, metrics and executive presentations. Identify project risks and issues and establish appropriate mitigation and contingency plans. Manage dependencies across projects, programs and operational teams. Ensure project activities align with client policies, contractual obligations, security requirements and applicable government standards. Build strong relationships with client executives, functional leaders, technical teams, suppliers and other stakeholders. Support continuous improvement of project management processes, controls and governance. Provide leadership and mentorship to project team members and junior project management resources. Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role 10+ years of progressive project management experience, preferably delivering complex technology, infrastructure, defence, government or large enterprise initiatives. Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects. Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, forecasting, budgeting, performance measurement, risk management and reporting. Experience leading cross-functional technical and business teams. Strong vendor and stakeholder-management experience. Excellent written, verbal, presentation and facilitation skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and senior executives. Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving capabilities. Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. PMP or equivalent project management certification strongly preferred/required. Experience within defence, shipbuilding, federal government or another highly regulated environment is considered a strong asset. Lean Six Sigma or other continuous-improvement certification is considered an asset. Candidates must: Be available to work on-site in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, five days per week. Be eligible to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada Reliability and/or Secret security clearance, as required by the assignment. Have the required Canadian residency history to support the applicable security-clearance process, including 5+ years of residency in Canada where required. Be eligible for registration under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP). CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $75,000–$145,000. This role is a future opportunity. 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. At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter. That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals. To learn more about accessibility at CGI, contact us via email. Please note that this email is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used for application status inquiries. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Lead complex business and technology initiatives through the full project lifecycle in a highly regulated environment. Accountable for planning, governing, and delivering projects within scope, schedule, budget, and security requirements.

Requires 10+ years of progressive project management experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Must be eligible for Canadian Government security clearances and the Canadian Controlled Goods Program.

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• Project Governance
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk Management
• Budgeting
• Project Planning
• Vendor Management
• Execution Capabilities
• Performance Measurement
• Facilitation
• Strategic Planning
• Resource Planning
• Change Management

• Management & Leadership
• Technology
• Consulting
• Government & Public Sector
• Engineering

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Sep 16, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level