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The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine. 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 position will be full time position, working out of our site near Cheltenham.

Project Manager with Digital Banking Operations and Artificial Intelligence AI We are seeking a Project Manager with Digital Banking Operations and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Projects experience to join our Client a bank based in Central London. This is a full-time role located in London, with flexibility for some remote work. As an AI project manager, you be responsible for overseeing and managing the implementation of AI projects within our digital banking operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project goals, develop project plans, allocate resources, track progress, and ensure timely and successful delivery of projects. Experience and Qualifications Previous experience in project management, preferably within the banking or financial services industry Strong understanding of digital banking operations and Artificial Intelligence AI technologies Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities Knowledge of agile project management methodologies Experience with data analysis and reporting Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work well under pressure Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Areas to Consider 1. Customer Service Enhancement Chatbots and Virtual Assistants : Deploy AI-driven chatbots to handle routine inquiries, provide 24/7 support, and reduce wait times. Sentiment Analysis : Use AI to analyze customer feedback and sentiment from various channels to improve services. 2. Fraud Detection and Prevention Real-Time Monitoring : Implement AI algorithms to detect and flag unusual transactions in real-time. Predictive Analytics : Use machine learning models to predict potential fraud based on historical data and behavioural patterns. 3. Loan Processing Automation Credit Scoring : AI can evaluate creditworthiness more accurately by analyzing a wider range of data points. Document Verification : Automate the verification of documents submitted for loan applications, speeding up the approval process. 4. Personalized Banking Services Customer Insights : Leverage AI to gain insights into customer behaviour and preferences, allowing for personalized product recommendations. Marketing Campaigns : Use AI to target customers with tailored marketing campaigns based on their transaction history and preferences. 5. Risk Management Risk Assessment : AI can analyze market trends and economic indicators to provide early warnings about potential risks. Compliance Monitoring : Automate compliance checks and monitoring to ensure adherence to regulations and reduce the risk of non-compliance penalties. 6. Operational Efficiency Process Automation : Use robotic process automation (RPA) to handle repetitive tasks such as data entry, account reconciliation, and report generation. Workflow Optimization : AI can optimize workflows by identifying bottlenecks and suggesting improvements. Implementation Strategy Assessment : Evaluate the current state of digital banking operations and identify areas where AI can add value. Pilot Projects : Start with pilot projects to test AI applications in a controlled environment. Scalability : Ensure that AI solutions are scalable and can handle increasing volumes of data and transactions. Employee Training : Train staff on AI tools and their applications to ensure seamless integration. Continuous Improvement : Regularly update AI models and algorithms based on new data and evolving business needs. Challenges and Considerations Data Quality : Ensure high-quality data for accurate AI predictions and analysis. Regulatory Compliance : Stay compliant with financial regulations while implementing AI solutions. Customer Trust : Maintain transparency in AI-driven decisions to build and maintain customer trust. Integration : Seamlessly integrate AI with existing banking systems and processes. The main emphasis of this position to is harness the data from a variety of data tables at the bank and collate a Data Lake from which to extract a variety of AI reports to increase the banks customer strategy. By strategically implementing AI in these areas, a Digital Banking Operations Manager can greatly improve the efficiency, security, and customer satisfaction in digital banking operations. The position will be hybrid 3 days a week in the office. The salary is negotiable depending on experience but probably in the range £80K - £120K plus benefits. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Project Manager with Capital Markets Highly experienced Project Manager with at least 5 to 7 years proven record of working at a senior level as a Project Manager coupled with Capital Markets experience. A candidate who is able to “Think Ahead” and plan accordingly. Previous experience of implementing Data platforms / Solutions. In-depth stakeholder management skills - able to manage the expectations and requirements of powerful, senior business heads. Someone who can diplomatically say No when required. Highly organized. Able to identify potential issues down the line early on in the program life cycle. Able to extricate information from business lines within capital markets Experience of Agile/Scrum and Waterfall experience – preferably someone who has been a scrum master Experience of writing project charters, drafting business requirements specifications Able to identify critical path. Experience of Microsoft Project. Able to manage resources, risks, issues and dependencies. Ability to shepherd a team of cross-functional technical and business stakeholders. A project manager who is technical enough to understand what the supplier is delivering but not to the level of data SME. Salary will be £60K - £75K. Please send your CV to us in Word format.

***SC CLEARED*** Project Manager 6 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid, with 2 days onsite in London Rate: £400 - £500 p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Project Manager to join the team. Key Responsibilities: Solid experience of cloud transformational & consulting projects migration experience. The purpose of this role is for managing all large-scale multiple Cloud transformation & Migrations projects within cloud practice. The ideal candidate will be dynamic, committed and capable of preparing/tracking & managing the Project schedules. Should have very good experience in project/program management especially on any cloud transformation /migration/consulting projects. Key Skills & Experience: Primary skills: · Should have executed large scale Cloud Migrations, Integrations and Transformations and or Datacenter migrations. · Proven track record of driving major IT projects, managing multiple priorities simultaneously, setting timelines, holding people accountable and delivering projects on-time and on-budget. · Experienced in Cloud technologies and worked on on-premises DC migration to Cloud · Expertise in planning and managing multiple stakeholders including client, offshore and cross functional teams to deliver the transformations required · Understanding of Infrastructure background of Virtualization, Cloud technologies, compute, storage and Network · Experience in leading Application Infrastructure Migrations Secondary Skills: · Strong communication skills with effective and efficient stakeholder management · Excellent time management, prioritization and organizational skills. · Must have experience working with tight deadlines and handling escalations · Manage Governance, collate projects status & report at regular intervals to leadership team · Experience in Project Management tools like MS Project, Azure DevOps (ADO), etc. · Weekly cadence on project/program reviews and reporting to internal stakeholders · Track & report schedule and cost variance across projects · Identification of issues, risks and track till closure or mitigation/resolution of all cloud transformation projects This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Infrastructure Project Manager Recruitment Type (Contractor or Temp): Contractor Rate: DAY £500 Location of role: Basingstoke Location requirement : Hybrid in Basingstoke Clearance Required: SC Mandatory skills: -Defining project requirements -Delivered various types of projects through the full project lifecycle. Specifically, ICT infrastructure, application development, test and release -Familiar with different methodologies. I.e. Prince2, Agile, Safe. -Managed the agreement process of the project requirements and objectives with the Project Board or appointed project assurance role. -Managed the delivery of projects in partnership with the customer and business line to ensure acceptance, closedown, and handover to service. -Operated within defined working practices, ensuring compliance with local project management policy, procedure, and methodology where this is in place. -Gathered status reports of team members across their project and address issues as appropriate. -Established reporting project Key Performance Indicators to the Senior Project Manager or Project Board through Highlight Reports and stage assessments. -Managed project risks and produces an effective plan and risk assessment so that timescales and project costs are understood and underwritten by all by the parties. -Ensured that formal review procedures are used. -Managed risks associated with the deliverables of the project. -Integrated financial data for multiple projects. -Ensured that the impact on the Business Line Profit & Loss due to project activities within the scope of the project is clearly visible and that all contingency usage is signed-off by the appropriate governance authority e.g. Project Board -Accountable for tracking the project costs and supporting Business Units in meeting payment milestones. -Ensured that the milestone achievements are signed by the customer and relevant invoices are raised. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Job Description: * Define scope and objectives: Establish clear goals, success criteria, and boundaries for the ServiceNow deployment. * Develop project plan: Create timelines, milestones, dependencies, and resource allocation. * Stakeholder alignment: Identify sponsors, key users, and IT leadership; ensure buy-in and communication. * Risk management: Document risks, mitigation strategies, and escalation paths. * Budget and resource tracking: Monitor costs, licenses, and staffing against plan. * Vendor and partner coordination: Manage ServiceNow consultants, integrators, and third-party providers. * Quality assurance: Ensure testing, validation, and compliance checkpoints are met. * Progress reporting: Regular updates to leadership and stakeholders on status, issues, and achievements. * Cutover and go-live readiness: Coordinate final deployment activities, rollback plans, and support coverage. * Post-deployment review: Conduct lessons learned, performance metrics, and continuous improvement planning. * Future expansion and optimisation: Post-deployment review, roadmap, vendor management Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Technical Programme Manager – Milton Keynes Our Client is looking to recruit a Technical Programme Manager with at least 10 years experience in IT having come up the ranks. Must have expertise to manage and oversee the technical processes, enhancements, upgrades and installation of new software and processes. You need to demonstrate strong technical project/programme manager with previous hands-on of networks or platforms Formal Prince 2 / Agile / PMP or similar qualifications to Practitioner level. A minimum of 7 to 10 years broad based project management experience – from implementing applications to infrastructure. Must have experience of the full project lifecycle from business engagement, ideation and planning, through delivery (design, build, test) to implementation Keen, enthusiastic and outgoing personality with the ability to engage with the user community and management. There will be some UK travel required and international travel is possible in future. The base for this assignment will be Milton Keynes with travel to sites in the UK and Asia. Contract assignment duration will be 6 months initially. The rate will be circa £600 to £750 per day dependent on experience– although the Client may go higher exceptional candidates. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate in Euros and your availability.

Programme Manager – Milton Keynes Our Client is looking to recruit a Programme Manager with at least 10 years experience in IT having come up the ranks. Formal Prince 2 / Agile / PMP or similar qualifications to Practitioner level. A minimum of 7 to 10 years broad based project management experience – from implementing applications to infrastructure. Must have experience of the full project lifecycle from business engagement, ideation and planning, through delivery (design, build, test) to implementation Keen, enthusiastic and outgoing personality with the ability to engage with the user community and management. There will be some UK travel required and international travel is possible in future. The base for this assignment will be Milton Keynes with travel to sites in the UK and Asia. Contract assignment duration will be 6 months initially. The rate will be circa £600 to £750 per day dependent on experience– although the Client may go higher exceptional candidates. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate in Euros and your availability.