Senior Software Project Manager

        

            
Your future duties and responsibilities:

            
CGI is seeking a highly skilled Software Project Manager to lead and coordinate software development initiatives within our organization in Nashville, TN. As a project manager, you will work with project teams and drive project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling, and closure. You will lead and collaborate with a cross-disciplined team of architects, software engineers, management, and customers to design innovative solutions for our clients. 

This role requires exceptional communication skills, particularly in engaging with business stakeholders, ensuring alignment between technical teams and strategic business objectives. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess a solid technical understanding of software development processes and best practices.
       You will help our clients by identifying, specifying and analyzing requirements and processes, and managing progress throughout the design, test and implementation process. 

Be responsible for all project oversight, including planning, directing and managing resources and testing activities.
         Define project scope, estimates, milestones, objectives, timelines, and key deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
         Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation effectively.
         Translate technical concepts into business terms for non-technical stakeholders and vice versa.
         Take initiative to coach, mentor, and orient co-workers and actively support team-based developments.
         Drive the on-time delivery of the project scope while diligently applying change management processes to control scope and budget.
         Coordinate design, analysis, test planning, project work plans and estimates.
         Implement and refine project management best practices, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
         Conduct regular status updates, executive reporting, and stakeholder meetings.
         Ensure all solutions are delivered in accordance with CGI standards and methodologies.
         Possess a foundational understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.) to facilitate team collaboration and delivery.
         Stay abreast of technical and industry developments.











        

            
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

 Previous developer-level experience in technical positions, such as software development, business intelligence, QA automation, or other related technology roles
         At least 5 years experience managing teams and/or projects
         At least 1 year experience managing programs or departmental portfolios of at least 3 concurrent but related strategic efforts
         Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a keen eye for detail.
         Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex information into actionable insights.
         Willingness to learn broad strokes of new and unfamiliar technologies
         Ability to distill project and program data into summary information and communicate at an executive and strategic level
         Adept at actively managing scope, risk, and client communications required.
         Ability to manage projects leveraging a blend of agile and waterfall principles.
         Experience planning multi-year efforts for multiple teams to accomplish strategic goals
         Passionate about documentation and following processes
         Strong interpersonal skills including strong written and verbal communication

*You will be required to be onsite in the client office, and/or in the CGI Office (minimum 3 days a week).*

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with software development or other technical initiatives.
              Experience with web-based tracking tools such as (i.e. Rally, Jira, Trello)

CGI anticipates accepting applications for this position through March 31, 2025.
       CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $88,200 - $173,500.
       At CGI we call our professionals CGI Partners to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners, empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company. CGIs benefits include: Competitive base salaries Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category 401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible members Generous holidays, vacation, and sick leave plans Comprehensive insurance plans that include, among other benefits, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, out-of-county emergency coverage in all countries of employment; Back-up child care, Pet insurance, a Member Assistance Program, a 529 college savings program, a personal financial management tool, lifestyle management programs and more
        






















        

            
Skills:

            


Client Management

Project Management



        






        

            
What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, lets turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, youll 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. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll 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.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll 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 teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.

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