We are Canada's largest independent information technology services firm, and we are still growing! We are expanding in Atlantic Canada, and we need your skills, enthusiasm, and dedication as part of our team. This is an exciting time for CGI, and we want you to be part of it. We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to join our dynamic team. This role requires significant experience in project management and Agile methodologies, with the ability to lead and coach delivery teams. A strong financial industry background is often preferred or required.

Your future duties and responsibilities

. The Project Manager plans and executes cross-functional initiatives to meet business needs, solve problems, and develop new offerings. This includes defining project scope, establishing milestones and schedules.
. Expertise in project management and Agile methodologies (such as Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe) is crucial for this role. The manager is expected to champion Agile values and use metrics like burn-down charts to report on team performance.
. The role involves building strong relationships and facilitating communication with senior management, cross-divisional teams, and stakeholders. A key function is acting as a liaison between technology teams and business partners.
. Lead and facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
. Identify and proactively remove impediments to ensure smooth project execution.
. Track and report key Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, sprint progress) and communicate insights to management and stakeholders.
. Promote a culture of accountability, self-organization, and continuous improvement within the team.
. Facilitate effective decision-making by providing visibility into progress, risks, and dependencies.
. Partner with other Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches to share knowledge, standardize best practices, and drive organizational agility.
. Ensure adherence to Agile processes and help teams evolve their practices to fit changing project needs.
. Support product release planning and coordination across multiple teams and stakeholders.
. Build strong relationships with executive stakeholders through clear, consistent, and proactive communication.
. Serve as a change agent, helping the organization embrace Agile and Lean thinking across business and technical areas.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

. At least 6-9 years of overall IT experience as a Project Manager/Scrum Master
. Proven experience leading multiple Agile teams in Scrum or Scaled Agile (SAFe) frameworks.
. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with senior management, executives, and technical teams.
. Solid understanding of Agile principles, Scrum methodology, and Kanban practices. Experience in facilitating effective Agile ceremonies and managing distributed or hybrid teams.
. Skilled in conflict resolution, team motivation, and fostering open communication.
. Strong organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
. Proficiency in Agile tools such as JIRA Align, JIRA, Confluence, Miro.

Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required:

. Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or SAFe Scrum Master certification.
. Experience working in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or Agile-at-scale environment.
. Exposure to Agile transformation or organizational change management initiatives.
. Experience working with global, cross-functional teams.
. Strong presentation and facilitation skills for executive-level meetings.
. Passionate about servant leadership, team empowerment, and Agile values.
. Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.

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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.

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