VP Consulting Services - Managed Services & Public Sector Transformation
- CGI
- Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Job Description
VP Consulting Services - Managed Services & Public Sector Transformation
Position Description
At CGI, we partner with public sector organisations to deliver complex, high-impact digital services that directly support communities. As Vice President Consulting Services, you will lead one of our most strategic engagements, overseeing end-to-end managed services and large-scale transformation programmes. This role offers the opportunity to shape critical services at scale, drive measurable outcomes, and influence future service evolution through major bids and transformation initiatives. You will operate at the forefront of delivery and client partnership, empowered to take ownership, lead with integrity, and inspire high-performing teams within a collaborative and supportive environment.
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.
The role will require a strong on-site presence in Glasgow at client sites and our office.
Your future duties and responsibilities
In this role, you will take full accountability for the successful delivery of a large, complex managed services portfolio alongside a significant programme and project landscape. You will lead end-to-end service delivery across applications, infrastructure, digital workplace, and service operations, ensuring high performance, stability, and continuous improvement while maintaining strong, trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders.
You will oversee major transformation initiatives, including service disaggregation and supplier transitions, while driving new business growth through bids and demand management. Operating in a high-profile, politically sensitive environment, you will provide clear leadership, make decisive calls, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation across your teams.
• Lead & Own end-to-end managed services delivery across multiple towers
• Build & Maintain senior client relationships with a strong on-site presence
• Deliver & Oversee complex programmes and project portfolios at scale
• Drive & Win new business through bids, proposals, and demand shaping
• Govern & Optimise financial performance including P&L, revenue, and margin
• Lead & Inspire high-performing, multidisciplinary delivery teams
• Manage & Navigate complex supplier ecosystems and service transitions
• Transform & Evolve services in line with client strategy and disaggregation plans
• Assure & Strengthen service governance, risk management, and compliance
• Influence & Operate effectively within a politically sensitive environment
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
You will be an experienced senior leader with a strong track record of delivering large-scale managed services and transformation programmes within complex, high-value environments. You will bring commercial acumen, executive-level stakeholder management, and the ability to lead with credibility, resilience, and sound judgement in high-pressure settings. You will need to demonstrate gravitas to manage senior client and lead as a statesperson for our teams. Above all we value honesty, transparency, control, and the ability to make decisions, as critical to your success in the role.
• You should have extensive experience leading managed services (£30m+ per annum)
• Proven ability to manage P&L, financial performance, and commercial outcomes
• Strong public sector and/or Local Government delivery experience
• Demonstrated success managing complex transformation and service transitions
• Exceptional stakeholder management with senior client leadership (C-suite level)
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills with bid leadership experience
• Proven ability to build, lead, and inspire high-performing teams
• High levels of resilience, decisiveness, and accountability in complex environments
• Willingness to maintain a strong on-site presence in Glasgow
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.
Position Description
At CGI, we partner with public sector organisations to deliver complex, high-impact digital services that directly support communities. As Vice President Consulting Services, you will lead one of our most strategic engagements, overseeing end-to-end managed services and large-scale transformation programmes. This role offers the opportunity to shape critical services at scale, drive measurable outcomes, and influence future service evolution through major bids and transformation initiatives. You will operate at the forefront of delivery and client partnership, empowered to take ownership, lead with integrity, and inspire high-performing teams within a collaborative and supportive environment.
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.
The role will require a strong on-site presence in Glasgow at client sites and our office.
Your future duties and responsibilities
In this role, you will take full accountability for the successful delivery of a large, complex managed services portfolio alongside a significant programme and project landscape. You will lead end-to-end service delivery across applications, infrastructure, digital workplace, and service operations, ensuring high performance, stability, and continuous improvement while maintaining strong, trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders.
You will oversee major transformation initiatives, including service disaggregation and supplier transitions, while driving new business growth through bids and demand management. Operating in a high-profile, politically sensitive environment, you will provide clear leadership, make decisive calls, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation across your teams.
• Lead & Own end-to-end managed services delivery across multiple towers
• Build & Maintain senior client relationships with a strong on-site presence
• Deliver & Oversee complex programmes and project portfolios at scale
• Drive & Win new business through bids, proposals, and demand shaping
• Govern & Optimise financial performance including P&L, revenue, and margin
• Lead & Inspire high-performing, multidisciplinary delivery teams
• Manage & Navigate complex supplier ecosystems and service transitions
• Transform & Evolve services in line with client strategy and disaggregation plans
• Assure & Strengthen service governance, risk management, and compliance
• Influence & Operate effectively within a politically sensitive environment
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
You will be an experienced senior leader with a strong track record of delivering large-scale managed services and transformation programmes within complex, high-value environments. You will bring commercial acumen, executive-level stakeholder management, and the ability to lead with credibility, resilience, and sound judgement in high-pressure settings. You will need to demonstrate gravitas to manage senior client and lead as a statesperson for our teams. Above all we value honesty, transparency, control, and the ability to make decisions, as critical to your success in the role.
• You should have extensive experience leading managed services (£30m+ per annum)
• Proven ability to manage P&L, financial performance, and commercial outcomes
• Strong public sector and/or Local Government delivery experience
• Demonstrated success managing complex transformation and service transitions
• Exceptional stakeholder management with senior client leadership (C-suite level)
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills with bid leadership experience
• Proven ability to build, lead, and inspire high-performing teams
• High levels of resilience, decisiveness, and accountability in complex environments
• Willingness to maintain a strong on-site presence in Glasgow
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.
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