Job position Vice President - Public Safety Account Lead
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At CGI, we are shaping the future of public safety through long-term partnerships that protect communities and strengthen national resilience. We are seeking a senior Account lead to take ownership of a major, strategically important public sector account. In this high-impact role, you will set the vision, drive sustainable growth and ensure excellence across delivery, client engagement and financial performance. With accountability for a significant portfolio, you will empower high-performing teams, foster innovation at executive level and ensure every outcome delivers measurable value. This is an opportunity to lead with purpose, influence at the highest levels and make a lasting difference within a complex and mission-driven environment.
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 role can be based anywhere in the UK with travel as required.
Candidate profile
You will cultivate a high-performing Partner community, creating an environment of trust, accountability and progression. Through clear objectives, constructive challenge and active sponsorship of innovation, you will drive sustainable growth, improve commercial outcomes and ensure the portfolio consistently exceeds expectations.
Key responsibilities:
• Lead & Grow the Account – Own strategy, P&L, revenue, margin, orders and cash performance
• Build & Strengthen Relationships – Develop trusted CXO-level partnerships and manage senior escalations
• Shape & Convert Pipeline – Drive business development, oversee forecasting and secure new opportunities
• Govern & Assure Delivery – Ensure effective governance, risk management and service excellence
• Inspire & Develop Teams – Build capability, lead performance conversations and enable career progression
• Negotiate & Influence – Guide complex commercial discussions and strategic agreements
• Improve & Optimise – Drive year-on-year improvements in financial and operational performance
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
You will be an experienced senior account leader with a strong track record of owning and developing large-scale public sector portfolios. You will bring full P&L accountability experience, commercial acumen and the ability to lead complex, multi-disciplinary teams in secure and highly governed environments. A confident communicator and relationship builder, you will demonstrate resilience, sound judgement and a clear focus on operational excellence and sustainable growth.
Essential qualifications and experience:
• Proven experience leading large IT services accounts (multi-million £), with full P&L ownership
• Strong background in public sector delivery, ideally within public safety environments
• Demonstrated success in business development, pipeline governance and opportunity conversion
• Experience managing complex escalations and senior stakeholder relationships
• Track record of building, leading and developing high-performing teams
• Strong financial management capability across revenue, margin, orders and cash
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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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Vice President - Public Safety Account Lead
CGI
