Vice President Consulting Services – Government & Health
Position Description
At CGI, we are shaping the future of government and healthcare by helping clients reimagine services that transform lives and communities. As Vice President, Consulting Services, you will lead CGI’s growth strategy across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Ireland, driving innovation in citizen services, healthcare delivery, and digital transformation. This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to influence at the highest levels, deliver measurable outcomes for clients, and position CGI as a trusted partner to government departments and health organisations. You’ll inspire talented teams, strengthen client partnerships, and play a pivotal role in delivering the solutions that matter most to society.
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. You will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. You will be based at one of our Scotland or Northern Ireland Offices and you should expect travel to various CGI Offices across the UK as required.
Your future duties and responsibilities
In this role, you will lead CGI’s Government and Health business across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Ireland, taking ownership of strategy, growth, and delivery excellence. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior government and healthcare leaders, shaping digital transformation agendas and ensuring CGI is positioned as a partner of choice.
You will build and inspire high-performing teams, drive sustainable growth, and ensure the delivery of measurable outcomes for clients and communities. By fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability, you will ensure CGI’s solutions have a lasting impact on the way public services are delivered.
Key responsibilities include:
•Lead & Shape the strategic growth agenda for CGI’s Government & Health sector in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Ireland.
•Engage & Influence senior stakeholders across government and healthcare, building trusted partnerships.
•Deliver & Govern high-value engagements, ensuring client satisfaction, delivery excellence, and compliance.
•Drive & Grow revenue, profitability, and market share, with full P&L accountability.
•Inspire & Develop diverse, high-performing teams, fostering innovation and long-term career growth.
•Promote & Champion continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and diversity and inclusion.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
To succeed in this position, you should bring extensive executive-level experience in consulting or IT services, with proven success in government and healthcare sectors. You’ll need strong commercial acumen, exceptional relationship-building skills, and the ability to inspire and lead diverse teams while delivering measurable results.
Essential qualifications:
•Extensive executive leadership experience in consulting or IT services.
•Deep understanding of government and healthcare priorities across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Ireland.
•Proven track record in business growth and P&L management.
•Strong credibility with senior stakeholders, including government ministers and healthcare leaders.
•Inspirational leadership style, with experience leading geographically dispersed teams.
•Excellent communication, negotiation, and strategic influencing skills.
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