Texas Public Sector Director

Texas Public Sector DirectorCategory: Leadership and Management RolesMain location: United States, Texas, AustinPosition ID: J0125-0106Employment Type: Full TimePosition Description:On our team we deliver more than just "technology consulting." As part of the Texas Business Unit Public Sector team, we use technology intentionally to improve citizens’ lives. How do we do that? We help our state and local agencies deliver on their promises to Texans and Oklahomans – from modernizing systems that protect children, to creating apps that care for vulnerable adults, to revamping public university portals to enhance students’ experiences, and ultimately to engineering solutions that increase transparency and ensure the effective and efficient use of taxpayer dollars. Join our team and be a part of the bigger picture at CGI: we're more than just a tech company – we're a team of technologists who passionately serve Texas and Oklahoma.CGI is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and driven technology consulting leader to help us grow our Public Sector practice, deliver effective solutions for our government clients, and further our mission for strengthening the communities we call home. Working as a Director, Consulting Services (DCS), you will have senior responsibility to help our customers solve the difficult challenges they face in serving their constituents and lead the teams providing technology services to our state and local government clients. You will drive business and grow revenue volume from within existing and new accounts and develop a strong pipeline of prospective opportunities. The Director of Consulting Services will join our leadership team and help deliver effective technology solutions to transform service delivery and/or solve our clients’ current challenges in the Texas Public Sector.Our ideal candidate should possess state and local government domain experience, specifically in the field of IT and related delivery capabilities. Additionally, as a key leader in our Public Sector practice, this individual is expected to thrive in collaborative environments and be highly motivated by delivering excellent services to our clients and ensuring their satisfaction.This position is located in Austin, Texas however a hybrid working model is acceptable. Our leadership team is in the office or working from a client site 3-4 days per week.Your future duties and responsibilities:The role requires developing and maintaining strong, strategic relationships with assigned clients while driving business growth within those accounts. The individual will ensure the delivery of high-quality services, actively participate in client engagements, and lead initiatives to achieve targeted revenue and profitability goals. This position combines project delivery oversight with business development responsibilities, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with organizational objectives.The DCS will: Hold overall accountability for project and service delivery, ensuring outcomes meet or exceed client expectations. Drive the success of engagements by leveraging global delivery teams and vendor partnerships, frequently acting as the Engagement Manager. Oversee projects teams to manage and enhance client satisfaction. Oversee engagement profitability, maintaining a focus on financial and operational efficiency. Apply CGI’s industry-leading delivery and engagement management best practices to ensure consistent excellence. Contribute to business strategy development and budget planning to align delivery with organizational objectives. Develop a strong pipeline of opportunities by actively building and nurturing relationships within new and existing accounts. Lead the creation of proposals and evolution of solution offerings to meet client needs. Provide leadership to a team of professionals, including direct reports and global delivery teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Implement management best practices such as succession planning, member performance reviews, and finance management.Required qualifications to be successful in this role: Experience in IT and Consulting Services: Minimum of 10+ years in relevant roles. Project Management Proficiency: Hands-on experience managing Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid technical projects while mentoring project managers. Application Modernization Expertise: Proven track record in delivering modernization projects. Delivery Accountability: Oversight of projects with a minimum annual value of $3M. Business Acumen: Strong understanding of budgets, forecasting, planning, P&L management, and complex pricing models. Client Relationship Management: Demonstrated success in engaging and building strong client partnerships. Business Development Skills: Experience in strategic sales planning and opportunity cultivation. Leadership Abilities: Effective people management and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: A keen intellect with strong conceptual thinking and decision-making capabilities. Communication Excellence: Strong verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels. Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams.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 and 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 is $134,500 - $235,400.CGI'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 programsLI-TM1Skills:

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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.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.CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at USEmploymentCompliance@cgi.com . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Clickhere (https://cgi-veterans.jobs/) to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members.All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.