Job Vacancy Senior IT Project Manager – Energy Transformation

Aberdeen

CGI

Job position Senior IT Project Manager – Energy Transformation

Permanent

As soon as possible

Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

Published on 15/01/2026

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CGI is delivering complex integration and digital transformation programmes that are shaping the future of the energy sector. As a Project Manager, you will play a central role in turning strategy into delivery, leading high-impact IT projects that span ERP, Operations and HSE systems, and Digital & Analytics. Working in a regulated, safety-critical environment, you will bring structure, pace and confidence to complex programmes, ensuring change is delivered safely, predictably and with clear business value. At CGI, you are trusted to take ownership of outcomes, encouraged to apply creative problem-solving to delivery challenges, and supported by a collaborative community of experts to help you succeed.

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.

This role is based in Aberdeen, working in a hybrid model, with regular on-site presence (typically three days per week) to support close collaboration with client and CGI teams.

Candidate profile

In this role, you will lead the planning and delivery of complex IT integration and transformation projects for a major energy client. You will operate within a structured stage-gate governance framework, applying Agile techniques where they add value, and ensuring delivery aligns with both client standards and CGI best practice.

Working closely with technical leads, business analysts, vendors and client stakeholders, you will take ownership of delivery outcomes, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure that new systems are transitioned smoothly into production and HSE-critical operations.

Key responsibilities

• Plan & Govern projects, owning schedules, budgets, RAID and reporting across multiple workstreams

• Lead & Coordinate cross-functional delivery teams, managing scope, dependencies and hand-offs

• Manage & Mitigate risks, issues and vendor dependencies in a multi-supplier environment

• Engage & Influence business and IT stakeholders, supporting decision-making and alignment

• Deliver & Transition change safely through cutover, go-live and hypercare

• Improve & Embed delivery standards using CGI methods, metrics and lessons learned

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

To succeed, you will bring strong experience delivering medium-to-large IT projects, with the confidence to lead in complex, regulated environments. You will be comfortable taking ownership of delivery while working collaboratively to achieve shared outcomes.

Essential qualifications

• PRINCE2 Practitioner or PMP certification

• Strong experience in project governance, stage-gate delivery and RAID management

• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules and multi-vendor delivery teams

• Extensive successful experience in delivering IT integration or transformation projects

• Ability to work on-site in Aberdeen approximately three days per week

Desirable qualifications

• Agile or Scrum certification

• ITIL Foundation certification

• Experience delivering ERP (including SAP S/4HANA), Operations/HSE or Digital & Analytics projects

• Background in energy, utilities or other asset-intensive, safety-critical sectors

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Working environment

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

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.

Discover CGI

London, England, United Kingdom

> 1000 employees

IT services

We are a global business with 91,500 professionals across hundreds of locations worldwide, providing end-to-end IT and business process services that drive our clients’ businesses. In the UK alone, we have around 6,000 member-partners working across 19 towns and cities, doing everything from writing complex code to designing sophisticated software solutions. The work we do powers some of the most ambitious projects that touch the lives of many. Our approach sets us apart, characterised by our proximity model, international presence, expertise, and operational excellence. We organise our operations within metro markets where our clients have concentrated footprints, empowering our local teams to build trusted, in-person relationships. As you build your career here, you’ll develop your skills, share your insights, and work side-by-side with colleagues and clients on innovative solutions that address the most complex issues. Our commitment to ownership, flexibility, and being approachable makes us easy to do business with. Join us, and together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action to meet the needs and balance the interests of our clients, shareholders, communities, and each other. Benefits: - Insurance coverage - Medical benefits - Pension plan - Member Assistant Programme - Check4Cancer - Flexible time off - Share Purchase Plan - Member discounts - Dental benefits - Vision benefits - Profit Participation Plan - Health and Wellbeing Programme

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Senior IT Project Manager – Energy Transformation

CGI