Programme Manager

At CGI, youll take ownership of high-impact public sector projects that deliver meaningful outcomes for organisations and the communities they serve. Based in Northern Ireland, youll lead complex delivery from initiation through to successful completion, bringing together clients, multidisciplinary teams and partners to turn objectives into measurable results. Youll have the autonomy to make decisions, find creative solutions to delivery challenges and continuously improve how projects are managed, while being supported by CGIs collaborative community of experts.

This is an opportunity to lead with confidence, strengthen client relationships and use your project management expertise to make a lasting difference through technology-enabled transformation. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK Best Employer by the Financial Times. 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 youll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. Well train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

You will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. Whilst this role is hybrid you should be based in Belfast as you will be expected to work on site for 2/3 days a week. Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will take ownership of the day-to-day management and successful delivery of key public sector projects and work streams.

From initiation through to closure, youll manage scope, schedules, budgets, resources, quality and dependencies, establishing effective governance and maintaining a clear view of progress throughout the project lifecycle. Youll work closely with client stakeholders, CGI colleagues, multidisciplinary delivery teams and third-party partners. Youll have the freedom to find pragmatic solutions to emerging challenges while drawing on the expertise of a supportive wider team.

Through clear communication, effective financial management and proactive risk management, youll maintain delivery momentum and client confidence while identifying opportunities to continually improve project outcomes. Lead & Deliver Take ownership of projects from initiation to closure, delivering agreed scope, schedule, cost, quality and business outcomes. Plan & Coordinate Develop integrated project plans, milestones and schedules while coordinating resources, dependencies and deliverables.

Govern & Control Establish effective governance and manage delivery in accordance with PRINCE2, CGI processes and agreed methodologies. Manage & Mitigate Maintain effective RAID management, identifying risks and issues early and driving corrective and preventative action. Control & Adapt Manage project change through clear impact assessment, approval and control processes. Manage & Forecast Own project budgets, actuals, forecasts and variances while identifying and addressing financial risks.

Engage & Influence Build strong relationships with client stakeholders, suppliers and delivery partners, managing expectations and supporting effective decisions. Report & Communicate Produce accurate management information and clearly communicate project performance, risks, issues and decisions. Collaborate & Resolve Bring multidisciplinary teams and partners together to overcome challenges and maintain delivery momentum. Improve & Innovate Identify opportunities to strengthen delivery practices, improve the client experience and achieve better project outcomes.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role Youll be an experienced Programme Manager with a successful track record of delivering projects within complex client environments. You should combine strong project controls and financial management with excellent stakeholder skills, taking accountability for outcomes while working collaboratively with clients, colleagues and delivery partners. Proven experience successfully managing complex projects and work streams.

Strong experience of project planning, scheduling, governance, RAID management and reporting. Experience working…