Software Project Manager

CGI is seeking a dedicated Software Project Manager to join our team in Nashville, Tennessee, in a hybrid environment. As a premier consulting firm, CGI values passionate technologists, lifelong learners, problem solvers, and excellent communicators who engage with both business and technical partners.

About the role

You will lead and coordinate software development initiatives, working with cross-disciplinary teams of architects, software engineers, management, and customers to design innovative solutions. This role requires exceptional communication skills to align technical teams with strategic business objectives and drive project success.

Responsibilities

• Lead project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling, and closure.
• Define project scope, estimates, milestones, objectives, timelines, and key deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and roadmap strategic initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation effectively.
• Translate technical concepts into business terms for non-technical stakeholders and vice versa.
• Coach, mentor, and orient co-workers while supporting team-based developments.
• Serve as a point of contact for client stakeholders, building trusted advisory relationships.
• Understand client business objectives, pain points, and success metrics to guide technology strategy.
• Proactively manage client communications and engagement.
• Develop and deliver UAT planning, user training, and documentation to drive successful adoption of technology.
• Ensure on-time delivery of project scope while 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 for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Conduct regular status updates, executive reporting, and stakeholder meetings.
• Ensure all solutions are delivered in accordance with CGI standards and methodologies.
• Apply foundational understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) to facilitate team collaboration and delivery.
• Stay abreast of technical and industry developments.

Requirements

• Previous experience in software development, business intelligence, QA automation, or related technology roles.
• At least 4 years’ experience managing teams and/or projects.
• At least 2 years’ experience managing programs or departmental portfolios of at least 2 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.
• Experience managing projects leveraging a blend of agile and waterfall principles.
• Experience planning multi-year efforts for multiple teams to accomplish strategic goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills including strong written and verbal communication.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this role in the U.S. is $89,600.00 - $176,300.00.

Benefits

• 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.

CGI offers these benefits to eligible professionals on their first day of employment.