Director Account Management; Public Safety

Position

Description:

At CGI, we help organisations navigate complex challenges, unlock new opportunities and deliver meaningful transformation. As a Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping strategic client relationships, driving sustainable business growth and delivering high-value solutions within a critical public sector environment. You will take ownership of account performance, influence strategic direction and bring together CGI’s expertise to address evolving client priorities.

Working alongside talented, collaborative teams, you will have the freedom to develop innovative approaches, strengthen partnerships and create lasting impact. With access to CGI’s extensive capabilities and a supportive leadership community, you will be empowered to shape both our clients’ success and your own career.

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 you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position, with a weekly presence on-sites in London or Bristol required.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

In this role, you will lead the strategic development and commercial performance of a key public sector account, building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and identifying opportunities to deliver lasting value. You will take ownership of account growth, financial performance and client satisfaction, translating complex business challenges into compelling propositions that drive measurable outcomes. Working across CGI’s consulting, delivery, technology and commercial teams, you will shape opportunities from initial engagement through to successful contract award, ensuring alignment with client priorities and CGI’s strategic ambitions.

As a senior leader, you will inspire and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. You will have the autonomy to influence account strategy, explore innovative approaches to client challenges and strengthen CGI’s position as a trusted strategic partner. Supported by CGI’s extensive expertise and collaborative leadership network, you will balance long-term strategic growth with the commercial focus needed to deliver sustainable success.

Key responsibilities:

- Develop and execute account strategies that strengthen client relationships, expand opportunities and deliver sustainable revenue and margin growth
- Establish trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, acting as a strategic advisor and identifying opportunities to deliver greater business value
- Proactively identify, qualify and develop new business opportunities, translating client priorities into compelling commercial propositions
- Take accountability for account financial performance, including order intake, revenue, margin, pipeline conversion and forecasting accuracy
- Bring together CGI’s consulting, technical, delivery and commercial expertise to develop differentiated solutions that address complex client challenges
- Monitor market…