Position Description:
Are you ready to lead marketing and communications within one of the world’s leading technology and business services firms? CGI is seeking a bold, strategic, and creative Director of Marketing and Communications. The role is also part of the Global Extended Leadership Team within Marketing &Communications worldwide.
As a trusted business partner to our regional operations leaders, you will shape and execute innovative marketing and communications strategies that drive brand relevance, support business growth, and strengthen employee engagement. As a ‘player-coach,’ you will lead and develop a high-performing team to deliver measurable business outcomes from Marketing & Communications initiatives.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List and has been named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member 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.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
As the Director of Marketing & Communications for London, you will report directly to the Vice-President of UK & Australia Marketing & Communications and form part of the Global Extended Leadership Team within CGI’s worldwide MarCom function. You will act as a strategic business partner to senior leaders within the London Business Unit (BU), providing expert guidance and delivering results-oriented marketing and communications initiatives.
Strategic Marketing, Brand & Growth Enablement
•Serve as a trusted advisor to BU operational leaders, offering insight-driven counsel on market positioning, strategic opportunities, and brand development in a competitive metro market.
•Develop and implement integrated, data-led marketing and communications strategies aimed at driving brand preference, lead generation, and business growth.
•Champion CGI’s brand at the local level, crafting compelling, metro-specific storytelling and value propositions that resonate with clients, prospects, and industry influencers.
•Design and lead multichannel campaigns across digital, content marketing, business development enablement, social media, and events—ensuring alignment with business goals and measurable outcomes.
•Elevate CGI’s market visibility through strategic engagement with local media, analysts, and trade influencers.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
•Experience in marketing leadership experience, preferably in the IT services or professional services sectors.
•Deep understanding of the IT services landscape, with preference for candidates familiar with CGI’s key sectors, particularly banking.
•Demonstrated success in designing and executing insights-driven marketing and communications strategies that scale.
•Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a strong aptitude for executive presentations and storytelling.
•Proven ability to create and deliver narratives that effectively represent CGI’s vision and leadership on-stage with BU executives.
•Strong financial acumen, with experience managing marketing budgets to optimize performance and ROI.
•Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Business or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
Leadership Competencies
•Proven experience as a strategic business partner who builds trust and credibility with senior stakeholders.
•Innovative, curious, and tech-savvy, with a forward-looking approach to modern marketing practices.
•Strong collaboration skills with the ability to balance global brand stewardship with local market needs, acting as a connector within a matrixed organization.
•Inspirational leader and coach, adept at building, mentoring, and empowering high-performing teams.
If you’re ready to lead with purpose and innovation, and eager to make a lasting impact in a role where your voice and vision truly matter—we’d love to hear from you.
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