Job position Project Manager – Legacy Transformation & Supplier Governance
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At CGI, we deliver complex transformation programmes that help organisations modernise critical services, improve operational resilience, and create lasting business value. As a Project Manager, you’ll play a central role in driving the successful delivery of legacy transformation initiatives, supplier engagement activities, and governance improvements within a high-profile programme environment. Working alongside technical teams, business stakeholders, and external partners, you’ll help shape strategic outcomes, strengthen delivery performance, and ensure projects are executed with precision and accountability. Joining CGI means becoming part of a collaborative and supportive team where your leadership, ideas, and expertise will directly influence meaningful transformation and long-term success.
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.
Candidate profile
You’ll work closely with internal teams, technical specialists, suppliers, and senior stakeholders to coordinate project activities, manage dependencies, and resolve challenges proactively. Alongside delivering successful outcomes, you’ll help drive continuous improvement across project controls, governance processes, and supplier engagement practices, contributing to the long-term success and resilience of the programme.
Key responsibilities
• Lead & Deliver end-to-end project management across transformation initiatives
• Manage & Coordinate project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies
• Engage & Influence internal stakeholders, suppliers, and delivery partners
• Oversee & Improve supplier performance, governance, and contract compliance
• Facilitate & Report project governance activities, steering meetings, and status updates
• Support & Drive legacy application transition and transformation activities
• Identify & Mitigate delivery risks, issues, and operational challenges
• Contribute & Enhance continuous improvement initiatives and project best practices
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
To succeed in this role, you should bring strong experience delivering medium to large-scale IT or business change projects within complex environments. You’ll have excellent stakeholder and supplier management skills, a structured approach to governance and delivery, and the ability to balance strategic priorities with operational execution.
Essential qualifications
• Proven experience delivering IT or business transformation projects as a Project Manager
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, project controls, and assurance processes
• Experience managing third-party suppliers, vendors, or managed service providers
• Knowledge of legacy application migration or transformation within enterprise environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across technical and business audiences
• Experience managing project budgets, reporting, contracts, and dependencies
• Proficiency with project management methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile, or hybrid delivery
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes within complex programme environments
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Working environment
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
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Project Manager – Legacy Transformation & Supplier Governance
CGI
