Director, Consulting Services - Functional Manager - U.S. Citizenship Required

Director, Consulting Services – Functional Manager - U.S. Citizenship Required

The Director, Consulting Services – Functional Manager will lead one or more functional teams supporting a major federal financial management program. This leader is responsible for ensuring functional excellence, developing high-performing teams, and shaping business process direction. This position is located in one of CGI Federal's offices in Fairfax, VA, Lebanon, VA, Lafayette, LA or Knoxville, TN; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. You will be required to work in a CGI Federal office two days per week.

Your Future Duties and Responsibilities:

Functional Leadership & Delivery• Lead functional teams supporting core federal financial processes including GL, AP/AR, budget execution, fixed assets, cost management, and related domains.• Oversee requirements, process design, configuration, testing, change management, and user support.• Conduct and facilitate workshops, demonstrations, and business process reviews.• Provide functional oversight during integration testing, UAT cycles, and readiness assessments.

Team Leadership & People Management• Build, lead, and grow high-performing functional teams grounded in collaboration, partnership, and accountability.• Conduct performance reviews, mentor team members, and manage staffing plans.• Support partner development, onboarding, and continuous learning.• Lead functional resourcing strategies and ensure optimal talent utilization.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement• Serve as a trusted advisor to federal leaders on financial processes, functional requirements, and solution options.• Communicate complex functional topics clearly to both technical and business audiences.• Collaborate with the PMO, technical leads, and solution architects.

Quality, Governance & Issue Resolution• Ensure all functional documentation meets federal standards and audit expectations.• Oversee defect triage, functional troubleshooting, and alignment with technical teams.• Support compliance, internal controls, and process integrity throughout the program.

Required Qualifications to Be Successful in This Role:

• Due to the nature of the contract requirements, U.S. citizenship and successful completion of the CGI background check are required prior to beginning work. In addition, candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DHS EOD/Public Trust clearance.• 8+ years of experience delivering functional capabilities within large federal ERP or financial modernization programs.• At least 5 years of experience managing teams.• Proven people-management experience leading functional or cross-functional teams.• Strong knowledge of federal accounting, budgeting, and financial operations.• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills:

• Agile
• SAP ECC
• SAP S/4HANA

What You Can Expect From Us:

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.