Director, Consulting Services – Functional Manager - U.S. Citizenship Required

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## Position Description:

The Director, Consulting Services – Functional Manager will lead one or more functional teams supporting a major federal financial management program. This leader is responsible for ensuring functional excellence, developing high‑performing teams, and shaping business process direction.

This position is located in one of CGI Federal's offices in Fairfax, VA, Lebanon, VA, Lafayette, LA or Knoxville, TN; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. You will be required to work in a CGI Federal office two days per week.

## Your future duties and responsibilities:

Functional Leadership & Delivery

• Lead functional teams supporting core federal financial processes including GL, AP/AR, budget execution, fixed assets, cost management, and related domains.

• Oversee requirements, process design, configuration, testing, change management, and user support.

• Conduct and facilitate workshops, demonstrations, and business process reviews.

• Provide functional oversight during integration testing, UAT cycles, and readiness assessments.

Team Leadership & People Management

• Build, lead, and grow high‑performing functional teams grounded in collaboration, partnership, and accountability.

• Conduct performance reviews, mentor team members, and manage staffing plans.

• Support partner development, onboarding, and continuous learning.

• Lead functional resourcing strategies and ensure optimal talent utilization.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a trusted advisor to federal leaders on financial processes, functional requirements, and solution options.

• Communicate complex functional topics clearly to both technical and business audiences.

• Collaborate with the PMO, technical leads, and solution architects.

Quality, Governance & Issue Resolution

• Ensure all functional documentation meets federal standards and audit expectations.

• Oversee defect triage, functional troubleshooting, and alignment with technical teams.

• Support compliance, internal controls, and process integrity throughout the program.

## Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Due to the nature of the contract requirements, U.S. citizenship and successful completion of the CGI background check are required prior to beginning work. In addition, candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DHS EOD/Public Trust clearance.

• 8+ years of experience delivering functional capabilities within large federal ERP or financial modernization programs.

• At least 5 years of experience managing teams.

• Proven people‑management experience leading functional or cross‑functional teams.

• Strong knowledge of federal accounting, budgeting, and financial operations.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Desired qualifications (non‑essential):

• Familiarity with SAP ECC or S/4HANA financial modules (FM, GL, AR, AP, CO, FA, etc.).

• Experience working in an Agile or SAFe delivery environment, including incremental delivery, backlog refinement, sprint participation, and cross‑team coordination.

• Experience supporting federal transformation or modernization programs.

• Certifications in financial management, project management, SAFe/Agile, or ERP systems.

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 - $310,700.00.

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

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## Skills:

• Communication

• Member management

• Agile

• SAP ECC

• SAP S/4HANA

## What you can expect from us:

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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.

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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. 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.