LED FastStart
Senior IT Project Manager-Public Sector IT
LED FastStart, Lafayette, Louisiana, United States, 70595
Senior IT Project Manager
We are seeking a seasoned Senior IT Project Manager to lead high-visibility technology projects that directly impact public services. In this role, you will manage initiatives that modernize and enhance the State's IT systems, ensuring compliance with government standards, and alignment with agency missions. You will partner with the central ePMO, business leaders, technology teams, and external vendors to deliver projects on time, within scope, and with measurable value. This position is located in Lafayette, LA in a hybrid work environment. Your Future Duties And Responsibilities
Direct end-to-end project management for mid to large-scale state agency IT initiatives (e.g., system modernization, cloud adoption, cybersecurity, citizen services platforms). Be a champion for centralized ePMO standards, processes, and methods across agencies Develop and maintain detailed project plans, budgets, risk registers, and progress reports for agency leadership and oversight committees. Ensure compliance with federal and state IT governance, regulations, and security/privacy requirements. Coordinate across multiple stakeholders including state executives, agency directors, program managers, vendors, and contractors. Manage SLAs, and performance to ensure accountability and delivery of value. Monitor and communicate project risks, issues, and dependencies to leadership and oversight bodies. Apply project management best practices tailored for public-sector initiatives, including Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches. Support knowledge transfer, documentation, and sustainability planning to ensure long-term success beyond project closeout. Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Public Administration, Business, or related field. 7+ years of IT project management experience. Demonstrated success managing multimillion-dollar IT programs with multiple stakeholders and compliance requirements. Excellent communication skills with the ability to brief executive leadership. Preferred, but not required At least 3 years managing complex public-sector or government-related projects. Strong knowledge of government procurement, contract management, and regulatory compliance. PMP, PMI-ACP, or SAFe certification. Experience collaborating with legislative bodies, auditors, and federal oversight agencies is a plus. Experience with MS Project 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 teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
We are seeking a seasoned Senior IT Project Manager to lead high-visibility technology projects that directly impact public services. In this role, you will manage initiatives that modernize and enhance the State's IT systems, ensuring compliance with government standards, and alignment with agency missions. You will partner with the central ePMO, business leaders, technology teams, and external vendors to deliver projects on time, within scope, and with measurable value. This position is located in Lafayette, LA in a hybrid work environment. Your Future Duties And Responsibilities
Direct end-to-end project management for mid to large-scale state agency IT initiatives (e.g., system modernization, cloud adoption, cybersecurity, citizen services platforms). Be a champion for centralized ePMO standards, processes, and methods across agencies Develop and maintain detailed project plans, budgets, risk registers, and progress reports for agency leadership and oversight committees. Ensure compliance with federal and state IT governance, regulations, and security/privacy requirements. Coordinate across multiple stakeholders including state executives, agency directors, program managers, vendors, and contractors. Manage SLAs, and performance to ensure accountability and delivery of value. Monitor and communicate project risks, issues, and dependencies to leadership and oversight bodies. Apply project management best practices tailored for public-sector initiatives, including Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches. Support knowledge transfer, documentation, and sustainability planning to ensure long-term success beyond project closeout. Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Public Administration, Business, or related field. 7+ years of IT project management experience. Demonstrated success managing multimillion-dollar IT programs with multiple stakeholders and compliance requirements. Excellent communication skills with the ability to brief executive leadership. Preferred, but not required At least 3 years managing complex public-sector or government-related projects. Strong knowledge of government procurement, contract management, and regulatory compliance. PMP, PMI-ACP, or SAFe certification. Experience collaborating with legislative bodies, auditors, and federal oversight agencies is a plus. Experience with MS Project 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 teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.