Job Vacancy Director Consulting Expert (DCE)

Gloucester

CGI

Job position Director Consulting Expert (DCE)

Permanent

As soon as possible

Gloucester, England, United Kingdom

Published on 25/01/2026

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Secure Applications Delivery Unit - Director Consulting Expert Role

The Secure Application Services (SAS) sub-sector is part of the SDI BU and sits within the Intelligence Mission Systems (IMS) sector. SAS is seeking to appoint a Director Consulting Expert (DCE) to provide technical consulting expertise and support business development for the ACROSTIC client which is part of Secure Government. The DCE will be part of the Delivery Unit leadership team, formally reporting to the ACROSTIC DCS in SAS. The successful applicant will also be part of the SAS management team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for the largest UK client-facing BU in an area that is well established, known for high performance, fast-paced, and successful delivery of mission critical projects to a range of important clients.

You will be able to demonstrate significant experience as a client lead, where you have developed senior client relationships to deliver optimal business solutions.

The successful candidate must:

. Hold or be able to hold a current HMG HLC or any other current UK HLC that is less than three years old.

. Be able to attend client site in Gloucestershire on a regular basis.

. Demonstrate experience of providing consulting expertise in a delivery role, ideally to HMG.

. Demonstrate experience of contributing to bids, ideally as a Solution Lead, or as a key contributor.

. Have practical experience of working to CGI Management Framework, in particular CPMF and aspects of the Enterprise Policies and Processes.

Candidate profile

Work with the Director team within SAS to define and shape an efficient ACROSTIC technology strategy that links Consultancy with Delivery, supports business growth and further enhances CGI's delivery reputation with the clients.

. Technical leadership for the ACROSTIC account, collaborating with wider SAS colleagues as well as other colleagues in SDI, the wider UK SBU, CGI Australia and CGI Canada.

Team and partner Management

. Support personal development for CGI Partners on ACROSTIC, supporting the ACROSTIC DCS.

. Leading mentoring, coaching and collaboration initiatives to promote knowledge sharing, building CGI's technology expertise and personal development of CGI Partners across ACROSTIC, TEMPO and other parts of SDI.

. Support recruitment activities to help us recruit Partners to provide us with aligned cultural values and technology expertise.

. Develop and deliver regular team collaboration and events to ensure on-going CGI Partner engagement, knowledge sharing and personal development.

. Promote Partner involvement in CGI's Social Value initiatives.

Operations Management

. Help shape and maintain a strong security culture that conforms to the client's requirements as well as CGI's.

. Take a full role in the monthly SAS Steering Board, Sector Cabinet and BU Director events

Project / Service Delivery

. Provide technical leadership to underpin the successful delivery of all CGI projects/services rendered to clients under your responsibility

. Ensure technical governance and assurance are in place

Client Relationship & Business Development:

. Support CSAPs in line with the SAS CSAP plan.

. Work with the ACROSTIC DCS and the IMS team of DCs to support the engagement with new client areas as required

. Support the DCS to maintain a pipeline of new opportunities, engagement extensions and enhancements.

. Remain up to date with CGI offerings that may be relevant to the business domain. This includes Crypt Key technologies and domain knowledge, Cloud (AWS), and AI technologies.

. Support the ACROSTIC DCS to shape and produce viable CGI bids.

. Developing strong relationships with clients during assignments with a view to bring clients additional CGI services to help them achieve their goals (Client Relationship and Business Development)

. Supporting client relationship and business development activities (Client Relationship and Business Development)

. Promoting visibility of CGI expertise with local clients and in the market (Client Relationship and Business Development)

. Delivering client engagements (Service Delivery)

. Contributing to a high level of client satisfaction and on-time/on budget delivery (Service Deliver

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

Ideally the candidate will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of UK Secure Government clients, Cyber Security, Crypt Key Management and related technologies.

Your responsibilities will encompass senior technical consulting, technical leadership in a delivery capacity, building client relationships through expertise and building trust, and supporting Business Development.

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.

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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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