Director, Consulting Services â Functional Manager - U.S. Citizenship

Job order - J - Permanent Full Time

Title Director, Consulting Services – Functional Manager - U.S. Citizenship Required

Category Business Consulting

City Fairfax, Virginia, United States

The Director, Consulting Services – Functional Manager will lead one or more functional teams supporting a major federal financial management program. This leader is responsible for ensuring functional excellence, developing high‑performing teams, and shaping business process direction.

This position is located in one of CGI Federal's offices in Fairfax, VA, Lebanon, VA, Lafayette, LA or Knoxville, TN; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. You will be required to work in a CGI Federal office two days per week.

• Functional Leadership & Delivery
  • Lead functional teams supporting core federal financial processes including GL, AP/AR, budget execution, fixed assets, cost management, and related domains.
  • Oversee requirements, process design, configuration, testing, change management, and user support.
  • Conduct and facilitate workshops, demonstrations, and business process reviews.
  • Provide functional oversight during integration testing, UAT cycles, and readiness assessments.
• Team Leadership & People Management
  • Build, lead, and grow high‑performing functional teams grounded in collaboration, partnership, and accountability.
  • Conduct performance reviews, mentor team members, and manage staffing plans.
  • Support partner development, onboarding, and continuous learning.
  • Lead functional resourcing strategies and ensure optimal talent utilization.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to federal leaders on financial processes, functional requirements, and solution options.
  • Communicate complex functional topics clearly to both technical and business audiences.
  • Collaborate with the PMO, technical leads, and solution architects.
• Quality, Governance & Issue Resolution
  • Ensure all functional documentation meets federal standards and audit expectations.
  • Oversee defect triage, functional troubleshooting, and alignment with technical teams.
  • Support compliance, internal controls, and process integrity throughout the program.

• U.S. citizenship and successful completion of the CGI background check are required prior to beginning work. Candidates must obtain and maintain a DHS EOD/Public Trust clearance.
• 8+ years of experience delivering functional capabilities within large federal ERP or financial modernization programs.
• At least 5 years of experience managing teams.
• Proven people‑management experience leading functional or cross‑functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of federal accounting, budgeting, and financial operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Familiarity with SAP ECC or S/4
  
  HANA financial modules (FM, GL, AR, AP, CO, FA, etc.).
• Experience working in an Agile or SAFe delivery environment, including incremental delivery, backlog refinement, sprint participation, and cross‑team coordination.
• Experience supporting federal transformation or modernization programs.
• Certifications in financial management, project management, SAFe/Agile, or ERP systems.

A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $ - $.

• 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…