Project Lead

Project Lead

Join CGI as a Project Lead and take ownership of delivering high impact solutions while serving as a trusted partner to our clients. In this role, report directly to the Program Manager or Deputy Program Manager. You'll lead one or more small agile software delivery teams and translate client priorities into clear action, balancing delivery excellence, proactive risk management, and disciplined financial oversight. If you thrive in a fast moving environment, enjoy solving client problems in real time, and want the opportunity to bring innovative ideas to life while growing others' leadership skills, this role offers the visibility to make a measurable difference. This position is located in our Fairfax, VA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

As a Project Lead, you will manage one or more small projects and be accountable for client satisfaction, delivery quality, and effective team execution. You will operate within established account governance and CGI required processes, ensuring deliverables meet client expectations, milestones, and applicable SLAs.

Client Leadership & Stakeholder Management You will serve as the primary point of contact for the client—building credibility, managing expectations, and ensuring the team's work stays aligned to evolving business needs. Serve as the primary client POC: respond to questions, log and track requests, and translate priorities into actionable plans Understand the client's business, organization, and requirements; ensure solutions address client needs Maintain a project communication strategy and provide accurate, on time status updates (including required huddles/data calls) Identify and articulate risks, issues, and mitigation plans; escalate appropriately Identify potential add on work/new opportunities and communicate them to the PM Support proposal efforts as needed (e.g., solution input, writing, reviews) Project Delivery, Governance, and Quality You will lead day to day execution and ensure the team delivers quality outputs in compliance with required processes and controls. Lead and organize daily activities for a small software development team (approx. 4–8 people) Apply SDLC/Agile practices to plan, execute, and track work (e.g., JIRA/Confluence) Ensure deliverables are produced on time, meet requirements, and are properly stored (including meeting minutes) Follow account procedures and governance (e.g., PMO deliverables and required process artifacts) Manage deployments in accordance with established governance procedures Meet PPQA expectations (peer reviews, routing, keeping required project information current) and address audit defects in required timeframes Maintain and update risk/issue tracking and drive continuous service/deliverable quali

You bring a balance of client facing leadership, delivery discipline, and strong communication—along with the ability to manage a small team and keep work moving under pressure. Education: Bachelor's degree Experience: 5+ years of experience in government consulting, including at least 1 year in a client facing project management role Experience leading or coordinating day to day work for a small delivery team Skills / Knowledge Knowledge of SDLC and Agile development practices; experience using JIRA and Confluence Strong functional analysis and writing skills (including executive ready summaries/status) Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to manage client expectations Understanding of project estimation basics and ability to support staffing/forecasting needs Ability to work effectively within a team environment under tight timelines Ability to travel to client site as needed Desired qualifications/non essential skills required: These qualifications will help you ramp faster and be even more effective in the role: Experience operating within structured delivery governance and PMO processes (including quality/compliance expectations such as PPQA, peer reviews, and audit readiness) Demonstrated ability to proactively identify risks/issues and drive mitigation to closure Experience supporting proposal development (writing, reviews, solution input) Strong financial management discipline (e.g., maintaining estimates and monthly projections with high accuracy) Experience mentoring team members and building onboarding/training materials Certifications: Scrum/Agile certifications CSM preferred Project Management certifications desired but not required

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 $62,900.00 $153,300.00. CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:. Competitive compensation . Comprehensive insurance options . Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan . Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time. Paid parental leave. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance. Wellness and Well being programs

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.