Sr IT Project Manager

Senior IT Project Manager

Company: CGI.

Location:

Lafayette, LA. Hybrid work environment: onsite two days per week.

We are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead technology projects that modernize and enhance systems, ensuring compliance with company standards and alignment with mission. 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.

• Direct end-to-end project management for mid to large-scale IT initiatives (e.g., system modernization, cloud adoption, cybersecurity, citizen services platforms).
• Champion centralized ePMO standards, processes, and methods across agencies.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, budgets, risk registers, and progress reports for leadership and oversight committees.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and security/privacy requirements.
• Coordinate across multiple stakeholders including 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 tailored for each initiative, including Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.
• Support knowledge transfer, documentation, and sustainability planning to ensure long-term success beyond project closeout.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Public Administration, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of IT project management experience.
• Proven success managing multimillion-dollar IT programs with multiple stakeholders and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to brief executive leadership.

• Change management experience.
• At least 3 years managing complex projects; experience with public-sector or government-related projects is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, contract management, and regulatory compliance.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or SAFe certification.
• Experience with MS Project Enterprise.
• Experience collaborating with legislative bodies, auditors, and oversight agencies is a plus.

US $79,600.00 – $ (range may vary based on factors).

• 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.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply, email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_ with the Position .