Senior Program Director

Company: CGI
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Position Description: We have an outstanding opportunity for a high-impact and driven leader to join the CGI Federal team in the Washington, DC area. The Senior Program Director will provide overall leadership and guidance for a large, complex, multi-year federal program with a focus on mission system modernization that are essential to critical infrastructure protection. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing and leading large, complex enterprise-level digital transformation initiatives. This role requires expertise in program/project management, software engineering, development, testing, and production support, with a proven track record of transforming teams into high-performing units that deliver on mission requirements and corporate financial goals. This position is located in Fairfax, VA. Your future duties and responsibilities: . Program Oversight: Oversee a large, complex program, serving as the primary customer contact . Team Leadership: Lead a large team, build and inspire collaboration from leaders across the program, build and motivate a high-performing team, drive team to produce outcome to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery, manage performance, develop and coach leaders, conduct salary reviews, and oversee the hiring process. . Executive Communication: Present to senior executives and their constituents across the organization, inspiring confidence and leadership. . Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve organizational and program goals and objectives. . Budget Management: Manage budgets, ensuring financial efficiency and alignment with organizational and program priorities. . Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to support program success. . Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks to ensure successful delivery of programs and projects. . Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement by implementing best practices and innovative solutions, and improving team performance and efficiency . Business Growth: Drive business growth within the current customer base. Required qualifications to be successful in this role: . Bachelor's Degree and at least 10 years of program management experience. . Experience supporting federal mission programs (i.e., Critical infrastructure protection, public safety and compliance) . Proven track record in managing and delivering multi-year, multi-million-dollar, complex programs with a focus on mission system modernization and agile methodology . Hands-on servant leadership style with experience managing teams of 60. . Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to effectively present program information to senior leaders. . Minimum of 3 consecutive years of residence in the US, ability to obtain a public trust. . PMI, PMP, or PgMP certification required. 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, relevant 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 for this role in the U.S. is $143,500.00 - $276,200.00. CGI Federal'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 programs CGIFederalJob LI-AG1 Skills: Client Management Delivery Management Other Civilian (Fed) 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 to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business. CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. 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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.

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