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Position Description:

If you’re looking for a challenge that stretches your talents and you want to make a real difference in people’s lives, come and be part of our work supporting the digital transformation of the UK. We are looking for a Commercial Manager to take responsibility for pre-contract and post-contract commercial management for a number of / high profile contracts within one of CGI’s public sector business areas. You would work closely with the business leads as their trusted business partner.
Recognised as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in 2024 and named one of Forbes' ‘World’s Best Employers,’ CGI offers more than just a job. We provide a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, and a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) that makes you a member, not just an employee. We are deeply committed to inclusivity, building a diverse tech community, and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector. Our dedication to diversity extends to supporting our Armed Forces, and we proudly hold a Gold Award in recognition of our commitment through the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant.

Join us, and you’ll become part of an open, friendly community of experts where you can grow your career in any direction you choose. We’ll provide the training and support you need to reach your full potential.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

In the role you will need to:
• Lead the day to day management of several multi-million pound contracts and have ownership of contract related matters and bids/proposals within your area;
• Build effective relationships within the business unit and with the client at all levels, being proactive and engaging effectively;
• Lead the proactive avoidance and resolution of issues and disputes escalated to you by the client;
• Review and agree proposals to mitigate commercial risk and identify any further mitigations which may be appropriate;
• Drive a proactive review of commercial terms and deliver value to CGI and the client through suggesting alternative approaches;
• Shape the commercial aspects of proposals and bids and be the trusted adviser to the sector leads;
• Have an ability and willingness to challenge unacceptable risk with the senior leaders in the sector;
• Have an ability to manage conflicting priorities and calls upon your time;
• Ensure commercial awareness of client facing staff with whom you interface through guidance and focused training; and
• Propose continuous improvement of the commercial processes and practices, and proactive sharing of best commercial practice amongst the wider community.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

The ideal person for this role will have several years experience in an equivalent industry with a track record of having managed a variety of different contracts.

Ideally you will have a Degree Level Education (Preferably in Legal/Business/Finance related discipline) and it would be highly desirable if you have a relevant professional membership such as WCC.

You must have a professional approach to everything you do, and must be confident and capable of challenging situations with clients and internal stakeholders.

You must either have or be capable of gaining security clearance at SC level.

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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.