In this senior leadership role, you will take ownership of a strategically important public sector portfolio, overseeing complex delivery engagements while developing new business opportunities across central government. You will be responsible for the commercial performance and successful management of a portfolio generating over £15 million in annual revenue across more than 20 concurrent projects. You will maintain strong client relationships, protect account profitability and ensure successful delivery while identifying opportunities for contract extensions, new engagements and sustainable growth. You will work closely with senior government stakeholders to understand strategic priorities, anticipate emerging requirements and translate client insight into compelling business propositions. Collaborating with CGI's consulting, delivery, architecture, commercial and bid teams, you will lead opportunities from initial identification through to successful contract award. You will also strengthen strategic supplier partnerships, develop competitive intelligence and explore new markets where CGI can deliver value. Supported by a collaborative leadership community, you will have the autonomy to shape account strategy, champion innovative approaches and build lasting relationships that strengthen CGI's position as a trusted transformation partner. Key responsibilities: - Oversee a complex portfolio of public sector delivery engagements, ensuring strong client outcomes, successful project performance and effective commercial management - Develop and execute strategic account plans that strengthen existing client relationships, expand CGI's presence across central government and deliver sustainable business growth - Build trusted relationships with senior government stakeholders, positioning CGI as a strategic advisor and partner in delivering complex transformation programmes - Take accountability for portfolio financial performance, including revenue, profitability, operating margins, forecasting accuracy and pipeline development - Identify, qualify and shape new business opportunities, translating client priorities into compelling, commercially viable propositions - Lead opportunity development, capture strategies and commercial negotiations, working closely with CGI's bid and commercial teams to secure new contracts - Monitor government procurement pipelines, emerging requirements, market developments and competitor activity to strengthen CGI's competitive positioning - Collaborate across CGI's consulting, technology, architecture and delivery teams to develop innovative solutions that address complex client challenges - Build and maintain strategic relationships with third-party suppliers, supporting commercial agreements and identifying opportunities for collaborative business development - Identify opportunities to expand CGI's services into adjacent government portfolios and emerging technology markets, including potential framework opportunities - Support and develop a high-performing account team, encouraging collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement to deliver exceptional client outcomes, Salary, remote work... Define all the criteria that are important to you.

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You will be an accomplished senior professional with strong commercial acumen, strategic account management experience and the credibility to influence senior government stakeholders. You will bring a proven ability to develop trusted client relationships, manage complex delivery portfolios and convert strategic opportunities into successful commercial outcomes. You will be comfortable navigating challenging public sector environments, balancing operational delivery with long-term growth ambitions and working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. With the autonomy to influence account strategy and access to CGI's extensive expertise, you will bring fresh thinking, commercial ownership and a commitment to delivering lasting client value. Essential skills and experience: - Proven experience building and managing trusted relationships with senior stakeholders within complex client environments - Strong understanding of UK central government priorities, procurement processes and public sector transformation challenges - Demonstrable experience identifying, qualifying, shaping and converting significant business opportunities into signed contracts - Experience developing strategic account plans, managing complex client portfolios and driving sustainable revenue growth - Strong commercial and financial management skills, including experience overseeing revenue, profitability, margins and account performance - Experience contributing to capture planning, competitive positioning, bid strategies and complex procurement opportunities - Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills, with the credibility to engage senior decision-makers - Ability to anticipate client requirements, assess competitor activity and identify opportunities ahead of formal procurement processes - Experience managing third-party supplier relationships, commercial agreements and collaborative business opportunities - Proven ability to translate complex client challenges into actionable growth strategies while maintaining focus on delivery and commercial outcomes - Existing UK Security Check (SC) clearance, with the ability and willingness to undergo additional NPPV3 clearance Desirable experience: - Experience working with UK central government departments or comparable public sector organisations - Experience overseeing complex, multi-project delivery portfolios and strategic supplier relationships - Knowledge of government digital transformation, consulting services and technology-enabled change - Experience developing new client relationships and expanding business within established public sector accounts

At CGI, we're shaping the future of government services by building trusted partnerships, delivering complex transformation programmes and creating lasting value for our clients. As a Director, you'll play a pivotal role in leading a significant portfolio of delivery engagements, strengthening strategic client relationships and expanding our presence across central government. You'll take ownership of commercial performance, identify new growth opportunities and bring innovative thinking to some of the UK's most important public sector challenges. Supported by a collaborative network of consulting, technology and delivery experts, you'll have the autonomy to shape account strategy, drive sustainable growth and make a meaningful impact on essential government services while developing your own leadership career., 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. That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.Discover CGI London, England, United Kingdom > 1000 employees IT services We are a global business with 91,500 professionals across hundreds of locations worldwide, providing end-to-end IT and business process services that drive our clients' businesses. In the UK alone, we have around 6,000 member-partners working across 19 towns and cities, doing everything from writing complex code to designing sophisticated software solutions. The work we do powers some of the most ambitious projects that touch the lives of many. Our approach sets us apart, characterised by our proximity model, international presence, expertise, and operational excellence. We organise our operations within metro markets where our clients have concentrated footprints, empowering our local teams to build trusted, in-person relationships. As you build your career here, you'll develop your skills, share your insights, and work side-by-side with colleagues and clients on innovative solutions that address the most complex issues. Our commitment to ownership, flexibility, and being approachable makes us easy to do business with. Join us, and together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action to meet the needs and balance the interests of our clients, shareholders, communities, and each other. Benefits: - Insurance coverage - Medical benefits - Pension plan - Member Assistant Programme - Check4Cancer - Flexible time off - Share Purchase Plan - Member discounts - Dental benefits - Vision benefits - Profit Participation Plan - Health and Wellbeing Programme

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.