Director – ERP Solutions & Innovation

Director – ERP Solutions & Innovation

Category: Business Consulting, Strategy and Digital Transformation

Main location: United States, Texas, Dallas

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Employment Type: Full Time

CGI is seeking a visionary and highly accomplished Director -- ERP Solutions & Innovation to lead strategic innovation initiatives across our public sector and enterprise solution landscape. This leadership role is responsible for driving enterprise modernization, AI-enabled transformation, platform strategy, and next-generation technology adoption across CGI Advantage ERP and related public sector initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of public sector consulting experience, enterprise architecture expertise, ERP modernization leadership, and emerging technology innovation, including Generative AI, automation, cloud-native architectures, and scalable platform engineering. This role will partner closely with executive leadership, product engineering, consulting, delivery, and client stakeholders to define and execute transformational technology strategies that improve operational efficiency, customer experience, and long-term platform scalability.

CGI Advantage is CGI's flagship ERP platform designed specifically for government organizations and backed by more than 50 years of public sector expertise. CGI continues to invest heavily in modernization, cloud transformation, AI enablement, and next-generation digital capabilities supporting state and local government clients across North America.

This role can be performed from Dallas CGI U.S. office and follows a hybrid work model.

• Define and execute enterprise-wide digital transformation and emerging technology strategies aligned with CGI's public sector modernization objectives
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on AI, cloud, ERP modernization, platform scalability, and innovation strategy
• Lead architecture and modernization initiatives supporting CGI Advantage ERP and public sector client ecosystems
• Drive innovation initiatives involving Generative AI, automation, cloud-native platforms, integrations, and intelligent workflow solutions

• Lead complex public sector modernization programs supporting state and local government clients
• Architect scalable enterprise solutions supporting payroll, HRM, ERP, financial, and operational systems
• Partner with public sector agencies to assess technology landscapes, define modernization roadmaps, and deliver transformation initiatives
• Drive modernization and optimization of legacy enterprise platforms into scalable cloud-enabled architectures

• Lead adoption and implementation of AI/ML, GenAI, RAG architectures, intelligent automation, and conversational AI capabilities
• Evaluate emerging technologies and establish enterprise frameworks, standards, and governance models
• Drive development of AI-enabled operational workflows, decision intelligence systems, and automation platforms
• Partner with engineering teams to integrate modern AI capabilities into enterprise products and delivery models

• Lead and mentor global cross-functional engineering, architecture, and delivery teams across onshore and offshore environments
• Build high-performing innovation and emerging technologies teams supporting scalable delivery and platform enablement
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, operational excellence, and customer-focused delivery
• Establish governance frameworks, architecture standards, and engineering best practices across delivery organizations

• Lead executive stakeholder discussions, architecture workshops, and strategic technology assessments
• Support business development activities, solution strategy, proposal development, and executive-level presentations
• Oversee large-scale enterprise delivery programs ensuring alignment with scope, quality, budget, and operational objectives
• Collaborate with Sales, Product, Consulting, and Platform teams to shape strategic customer outcomes