In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of data and AI solutions that solve complex client challenges and generate tangible business value. You will act as a trusted advisor, shaping strategies, influencing stakeholders, and ensuring successful outcomes across engagements. By combining technical expertise with commercial insight, you will contribute to business growth while strengthening long‑term client relationships. You will also play a key role in developing CGI's Data and AI consulting capability, contributing to innovation, reusable assets, and thought leadership. Working collaboratively across teams, you will help foster an environment where new ideas are encouraged, ownership is valued, and individuals are supported to deliver their best work.
Responsibilities
* Lead & Innovate: Shape AI and data strategies, designing impactful, scalable solutions
* Develop & Deliver: Oversee end‑to‑end delivery of engagements, ensuring quality, value, and timeliness
* Engage & Influence: Build trusted client relationships and communicate complex concepts clearly
* Grow & Expand: Identify opportunities, support proposals, and contribute to business development
* Optimise & Enhance: Drive continuous improvement, governance, and adoption of best practices
* Share & Mentor: Contribute to capability growth, knowledge sharing, and thought leadership
Candidate Profile
To succeed, you will bring a strong blend of technical expertise, consulting experience, and the ability to translate complex AI and data concepts into business value. You will be confident engaging with stakeholders, leading initiatives, and contributing to both delivery excellence and strategic growth.
* Proven experience as a Data or AI Solution Architect or similar leadership role
* Strong proficiency in AI, machine learning, and data platforms (e.g., MS Fabric, Databricks)
* Experience with AI frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
* Familiarity with modern AI ecosystems (e.g., Microsoft AI Foundry, AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex, agentic AI)
* Proven ability to design and deliver complex, client‑facing solutions
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non‑technical stakeholders
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or a related field
At CGI, we harness data and artificial intelligence to solve complex business challenges and deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients. As a Director of Consulting Excellence for Data and AI, you will shape high‑impact solutions, guide strategic growth, and elevate how organisations use AI to innovate and compete. Working at the forefront of emerging technologies, you will collaborate with experts across CGI to design forward‑thinking approaches, influence client transformation, and build trusted partnerships.
Culture & Benefits
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value – you 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, supported by leaders who care about your health and well‑being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
* Insurance coverage
* Medical benefits
* Pension plan
* Member Assistant Programme
* Check4Cancer
* Flexible time off
* Share Purchase Plan
* Member discounts
* Dental benefits
* Vision benefits
* Profit Participation Plan
* Health and Wellbeing Programme
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.
Security & Work Arrangement
Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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