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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.

Project Manager with Salesforce – Central London Our Client is a global brand with the UK head office in Central London. They are now looking to recruit a seasoned Project Manager with at least 5 to 10 years experience as a Project Manager with experience of the full project life-cycle. Must have at least 3 to 5 years experience of working on Siebel or Salesforce projects. Experience as PM, Product Owner or Senior BA with an enterprise CRM package (preferably Siebel or Salesforce) is a MUST Experience as PM, Product Owner or Senior BA with an enterprise data warehouse and business intelligence tool (preferably Oracle products like OBIEE or Hyperion, or SAP Business Objects) is preferred Minimum Bachelor degree in IT or Business Minimum 5 years IT Project Management experience, preferably within Transformation Programme environment, ideally within the following sectors; Marketing, Creative, Information Technology or Fine Art Experience in Change Management delivery Experience in decommissioning legacy applications Strong business acumen Business planning, strategic prioritisation and pipeline management Highly organised and capable to operate in a multi-stakeholder, fast paced environment Exceptional written and oral communication skills - ability to conduct ‘one on one’ business as well to present in front of large, senior audiences International (ideally Global) business exposure Business English required; additional languages preferred Salary will be in the range £60K to £75K depending on expertise. Will be based in Central London. Please send your CV to us in Word format.

Project Manager with Siebel – Central London Our Client is a global brand with the UK head office in Central London. They are now looking to recruit a seasoned Project Manager with at least 5 to 10 years experience as a Project Manager with experience of the full project life-cycle. Must have at least 3 to 5 years experience of working on Siebel or Salesforce projects. Experience as PM, Product Owner or Senior BA with an enterprise CRM package (preferably Siebel or Salesforce) is a MUST Experience as PM, Product Owner or Senior BA with an enterprise data warehouse and business intelligence tool (preferably Oracle products like OBIEE or Hyperion, or SAP Business Objects) is preferred Minimum Bachelor degree in IT or Business Minimum 5 years IT Project Management experience, preferably within Transformation Programme environment, ideally within the following sectors; Marketing, Creative, Information Technology or Fine Art Experience in Change Management delivery Experience in decommissioning legacy applications Strong business acumen Business planning, strategic prioritisation and pipeline management Highly organised and capable to operate in a multi-stakeholder, fast paced environment Exceptional written and oral communication skills - ability to conduct ‘one on one’ business as well to present in front of large, senior audiences International (ideally Global) business exposure Business English required; additional languages preferred Salary will be in the range £70K to £75K depending on expertise. Will be based in Central London. Please send your CV to us in Word format.

Project Manager with Data Centre Move - City Our Client is looking to recruit a Project Manager with extensive hands-on expertise in moving a company from one building to another. You must have at least Project Management expertise and 3 to 5 years experience of moving the data centre and infrastructure carefully and efficiently. You will be required to project plan, conduct feasibility of the data centre move and then put the plan in to action. Must be someone who has been through the full life cycle from start to finish as a Project Manager. You will be involved with project planning and delivering the hardware and software moves stake holders and with senior management. The Client uses Microsoft Windows for the business and you must therefore have expert knowledge of this and including some of the following: Must have experience of the following as a minimum: Active Directory and SCCM server management. Disaster Recovery Swift Messaging Windows Server EMC SAN Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. You will be working in a small team. Any experience from the banking World would be handy. The role will be based in the City of London and the new offices will be in Mayfair. The salary for this position will be in the range £70K - £85K for 12 month FTC – fulltime contract. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Collibra Ranger Data Project Manager – Docklands London We are keen to recruit a Collibra Ranger Certified data Project Manager with at least 1 to 2 years experience of Collibra Ranger. Overall you must have a background in data and data management especially in line with GDPR and at least 5 to 10 years in IT as a BA/PM. Any experience of working within the banking sector would be a major plus. This is an exciting and challenging new position working with Big Data and Collibra Ranger. Must be a Collibra Business Analyst or Collibra Project Manager or Collibra Developer This is a permanent position based in the Docklands London. Salary will be in the range £60K - £80K.

***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.

Project Manager with MiFID – City London The Project Manager will manage activities within the Non-Trading part of MiFiD II and in particular the Inducement workstream which is now gaining significant momentum. - Implement strong governance. - Generate project plans aligned to budgets. - Assess, monitor and drive closure of risks / issues - Implement appropriate communication channels at all levels i.e. Weekly Status updates, contribute to Steering Committees reporting, etc.. - Challenge and track milestones and ensure project delivers within budget. - Must have extensive experience of Project Management within a large scale programme. - Experience of Investment Banking Regulations such as MiFiD I, MiFiD II, Dodd Frank, EMIR. - Ideally have experience of front to back processes and instruments in an investment bank - Have the ability to challenge proposed IT solutions. - Have effective communication skills working in a matrix environment. - Ideally have knowledge of different asset classes. This is a 6 month contract initially. Please send your CV to us in Word format.

Technical Project Manager – Bank – City of London As the Technical Project Manager, you play an integral role in a high performing team to deliver technical projects on time, to budget and that achieve both the project objectives and increase internal customer satisfaction. This is a hybrid role where you apply your technical expertise in either software development or IT infrastructure projects. At times, you might need to chip in on business requirement scoping and technical delivery to get the project across the line. You leverage your project management expertise and adept communication skills to lead the end-to-end project lifecycle and by doing so, you directly shape the success of IT projects, and therefore our business. Key Responsibilities: Maintaining high performance levels for service-related processes, and implementing improvement activities wherever necessary Taking ownership of critical risks and issues, coordinating resolution with all appropriate constituents, and establishing effective communication between stakeholders Developing a deep understanding of projects to gain insights into the scope of service delivery Manage metrics reporting and analysis of business demand against capacity constraints Manage the development and delivery of IT products utilizing Scrum and Kanban methodologies Focus on the constant improvement of quality, speed and ensuring the team learns and gets better each sprint. Collaborate with Architecture, Engineering, and security teams to comply with established policies and procedures and verifies that deliverables meet requirements Provide communication and escalation to IT and business area management on critical issues Foster and maintain good working relationships with business area representatives to remain in sync on direction and future delivery requests Key Requirements: Comfortable capturing and challenging briefs to ensure we are delivering the most worthwhile solutions Experience of leading, energising and mentoring project members Experience in IT project delivery including managing all project phases from analysis, design, build, testing, implementation and hand over to BAU teams. Ability to work to tight deadlines and work calmly under pressure A high level of organisation and demonstrated skills to manage a team’s capacity Comfortable multitasking and prioritising several tasks at once Hard-working with an outgoing and positive nature Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Technical skillsets within IT Infrastructure and Development will be mandatory Technologies: Microsoft based environment including – MS SQL, Exchange, Active Directory, IIS, Symantec, Citrix Network – Cisco, Palo Alto, ForcePoint, Symantec Email Security Programming Language – T-SQL, VB.net, C#, PowerShell, ASP The Client is a bank based in the City of London. The salary for this position will be circa £60K - £70K. This is a 12 month FTC position. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

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.

Collibra Ranger Data Project Manager – Docklands London We are keen to recruit a Collibra Ranger Certified data Project Manager with at least 1 to 2 years experience of Collibra Ranger. Overall you must have a background in data and data management especially in line with GDPR. Any experience of working within the banking sector would be a major plus. This is a permanent position based In the Docklands London. This is an exciting and challenging new position working data, Big Data and Collibra. Salary will be in the range £60K - £70K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with salary expectations and availability.

Project Delivery Manager Scope of the role: Manage the successful delivery of The Corp business and IT projects through the design, build, testing, acceptance, commissioning and handover lifecycle. Lead essential projects, managing the Corp IT project portfolio to share interdependencies and recommending trade-offs and phasing to manage competing resourcing and budget demands. Manage project gate reviews with the Head of IT to ensure each project has a robust business case, controls and delivery plan. Define and maintain standards for successful execution including documentation and metrics related to portfolio, programme, and project management. Manage project performance via objectives and key results (OKRs), monthly reviews with project sponsors. Initiate communication and improvement activities to ensure maximum alignment of The Corp Functions and IT priorities. Perform risk management and mitigation - evaluating data to prevent project problems and intervening to resolve issues where required. Manage staff within the project management team - coaching individuals in adopting improved project and portfolio management disciplines, fostering a supporting a hybrid/agile way of working within the team. Ensure that a complete picture of workflows and technical requirements are gathered and recorded to support the development of new or existing systems/applications Responsible for supporting the businesses in identifying their requirements and working with the Solutions Architect to evaluate proposed solutions, ensuring that they meet ABF security, technical and business requirements Responsible for creating and getting sign off for all project documentation as detailed in the Corp IT Projects Run Book Develop detailed project plans, for monitoring and tracking of project deliverables Ensure projects can be fully resourced for delivery within the established project plan Manage relationships and workstreams with the business, key stakeholders, management and 3rd party suppliers Ensure risks and issues are accurately identified and recorded Ensure project gates are managed and appropriate sign off is given before proceeding to the next stage of the lifecycle Manage the portfolio of projects allocated Ensure that projects are initiated through the established Corp IT Project methodology “Front Door” demand management process Contribute input to periodic project prioritisation exercises as requested Responsible for the provision of performance information, ensuring timely and accurate reports are provided to the necessary parties Support departments Corp IT related continuous improvement activities in relation to processes, procedures and documentation Produce and maintain financial forecasts for projects by tracking project budgets, actuals, and invoices and accounting for the cause of any variances against forecasts Experience Required: Significant overall progressive IT experience Proven experience working as a Sr. Project Manager or Programme Manager Ability to define the scope, planning, resources and deliverables of a project in order to meet customers’ expectations Ability to analyse project risks and develop mitigation strategies Ability to prioritise and delegate activities of project team Ability to mobilise and motivate a project team composed of The Corporate functions, IT and 3 Parties Ability to manage relationships with senior stakeholders, delivery and support teams at programme, project and individual level Ability to control and report on project budget and relevant project KPIs Ability to deal with and manage conflict whilst building successful business relationships across a range of stakeholder groups both internal and external to the organisation Experience of delivering a portfolio of projects to time, quality and budget Experience in delivering application, infrastructure and cloud projects ITIL / Prince 2 / APM / Agile qualified or equivalent and/or qualified by experience. MS Power BI or equivalent experience for project reporting Responsibilities Project and programme preparation of business and IT projects with Corporate senior stakeholders Lead and manage project execution of different sizes and complexity Provide leadership and management of project teams during all phases of the projects Contribute to continuous improvement of project management practices and tools Lead role in the development of the Project Management Office, dashboards and KPIs Day-to-day management and maintenance of the project delivery roadmap Lead project delivery continuous improvement forum Management and development of Project Managers, Contractors and 3 Parties The Client is based in Central London – there will be some remote working. Salary £75K - £100K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Programme Manager – Canary Wharf London We require a Programme Manager with at least 5 to 10 years experience in managing projects as a PM or Programme Manager. Must have excellent understanding of technology. You will have Agile, PMP or Prince 2 Certified. Good communications (written & verbal) skills coupled with documenting and reporting. Worked with Globally distributed teams. Has managed vendors. This is a 3 to 6 month contract based in Canary Wharf London. Rate is negotiable. Please send your CV to us in Word format.

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.