Senior IT Project Manager Job Lafayette area,Louisiana USA,IT/Tech

Senior IT Project Manager

Category: Project Management

Main location: United States, Louisiana, Lafayette

Position : J

Employment Type: Full Time

Position

Description:

Do you want to be part of one of the five largest IT and business process companies in the world? At CGI, we are looking for a Senior IT Project Manager to join one of our dynamic teams. We are seeking a senior‑level IT Project Manager to lead technology projects. In this role, you will manage initiatives that modernize and enhance systems, ensuring compliance with company standards, and alignment with company missions.

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.

This position is located in Lafayette, LA in a hybrid work environment, requiring on‑site two days per week.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Direct end‑to‑end project management for mid to large‑scale IT initiatives (e.g., system modernization, cloud adoption, cybersecurity, citizen services platforms).
Be a champion for 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, 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.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

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

Desirable skills:

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.

Key

Skills:

Change Management
Management Consulting
Portfolio Management
Program Management
Project Management

Other Information:

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $90,700 - $178,500.

CGI’s benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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…