Position Description:

CGI is seeking a visionary and highly accomplished Director – ERP Solutions & Innovation to lead strategic innovation initiatives across our public sector and enterprise solution landscape. This leadership role is responsible for driving enterprise modernization, AI-enabled transformation, platform strategy, and next-generation technology adoption across CGI Advantage ERP and related public sector initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of public sector consulting experience, enterprise architecture expertise, ERP modernization leadership, and emerging technology innovation, including Generative AI, automation, cloud-native architectures, and scalable platform engineering. This role will partner closely with executive leadership, product engineering, consulting, delivery, and client stakeholders to define and execute transformational technology strategies that improve operational efficiency, customer experience, and long-term platform scalability.

CGI Advantage is CGI’s flagship ERP platform designed specifically for government organizations and backed by more than 50 years of public sector expertise. CGI continues to invest heavily in modernization, cloud transformation, AI enablement, and next-generation digital capabilities supporting state and local government clients across North America.

This role can be performed from Dallas CGI U.S. office and follows a hybrid work model.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Strategic Technology Leadership
• Define and execute enterprise-wide digital transformation and emerging technology strategies aligned with CGI’s public sector modernization objectives
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on AI, cloud, ERP modernization, platform scalability, and innovation strategy
• Lead architecture and modernization initiatives supporting CGI Advantage ERP and public sector client ecosystems
• Drive innovation initiatives involving Generative AI, automation, cloud-native platforms, integrations, and intelligent workflow solutions
Public Sector & ERP Modernization
• Lead complex public sector modernization programs supporting state and local government clients
• Architect scalable enterprise solutions supporting payroll, HRM, ERP, financial, and operational systems
• Partner with public sector agencies to assess technology landscapes, define modernization roadmaps, and deliver transformation initiatives
• Drive modernization and optimization of legacy enterprise platforms into scalable cloud-enabled architectures
Emerging Technologies & AI Enablement
• Lead adoption and implementation of AI/ML, GenAI, RAG architectures, intelligent automation, and conversational AI capabilities
• Evaluate emerging technologies and establish enterprise frameworks, standards, and governance models
• Drive development of AI-enabled operational workflows, decision intelligence systems, and automation platforms
• Partner with engineering teams to integrate modern AI capabilities into enterprise products and delivery models
Leadership & Team Development
• Lead and mentor global cross-functional engineering, architecture, and delivery teams across onshore and offshore environments
• Build high-performing innovation and emerging technologies teams supporting scalable delivery and platform enablement
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, operational excellence, and customer-focused delivery
• Establish governance frameworks, architecture standards, and engineering best practices across delivery organizations
Client Engagement & Delivery Oversight
• Lead executive stakeholder discussions, architecture workshops, and strategic technology assessments
• Support business development activities, solution strategy, proposal development, and executive-level presentations
• Oversee large-scale enterprise delivery programs ensuring alignment with scope, quality, budget, and operational objectives
• Collaborate with Sales, Product, Consulting, and Platform teams to shape strategic customer outcomes

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• 15+ years of experience in enterprise technology leadership, digital transformation, solution architecture, or emerging technology strategy
• Strong experience leading large-scale ERP modernization and enterprise platform initiatives
• Deep understanding of public sector technology environments and government modernization programs
• Experience supporting CGI Advantage ERP, HRM, payroll, or large-scale enterprise application ecosystems preferred
• Proven expertise in Generative AI, AI/ML, cloud-native architectures, integrations, automation, and enterprise platform modernization
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing global engineering, architecture, and delivery teams
• Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and client advisory skills
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across Agile, hybrid, and enterprise delivery environments
• Strong background in enterprise integrations, scalable platform architecture, and operational transformation
• Ability to influence strategic technology direction across engineering, product, consulting, and executive leadership teams
• Experience supporting state and local government modernization initiatives
• Background in CGI Advantage ERP or public sector ERP modernization programs
• Experience establishing innovation practices, emerging technology groups, or enterprise AI initiatives
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, microservices architectures, API ecosystems, and enterprise integration frameworks
• Experience supporting large-scale payroll, HRM, or government operational systems


Growth at CGI is driven by your goals, so if you’re looking for an inclusive place where you’re empowered to chart your own path, then we’d love to meet you.

CGI anticipates accepting applications through September 30, 2026.

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 $129,100.00 - $276,200.00.

At CGI we call our professionals “CGI Partners” to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners, empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company. CGI’s benefits include:

• Competitive base salaries.
• Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category.
• 401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible CGI Partners.
• Flexibility and paid accrued vacation leave, ranging from 10 to 15 days per year, based on the job level, years of relevant prior experience, and years of service.
• 8 paid holidays per year & 2 floating holidays per year.
• Wellness and Well-being programs.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Back-up child care, Pet insurance, a Member Assistance Program, a 529 college savings program, a personal financial management tool, lifestyle management programs and more.

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Skills:

• Advantage ECM
• Advantage HRM
• Communications Management
• Generative AI
• Payroll

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.

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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.