Director Consulting Services

Position Description:

We are a global company of owners who shape the direction of our company and our own careers. CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world, and after 40+ years, we’re still growing! Join CGI as a Director of Consulting Services (DCS) in Houston and help us transform our local practice into a market-leading consulting powerhouse.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and growth-minded leader to lead a portfolio of engagements and drive innovation across industries. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, brings established executive relationships, and has a track record of developing consulting talent and winning strategic business.

You will play a critical role in shaping CGI’s Houston metro trajectory, responsible not just for delivery and operations, but for business development, talent growth, solution creation, and program delivery. You are someone who understands the end-to-end value of CGI’s service offerings and can drive us from transactional engagements to high-value strategic relationships.

This Role is based out of Houston. Candidate needs to be based out Houston and needs to be in office 3 days a week.

We are seeking a DCS who is fluent in a broad range of cross-technology platforms and can lead the design and delivery of future-forward solutions. The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate working knowledge across OT and IT domains, particularly in cybersecurity frameworks and industrial security practices.
• Possess hands-on familiarity with enterprise platforms including SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, and modern ERP implementation strategies.
• Lead cloud-native solution design and delivery leveraging Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Drive modern data platform architectures and services, including data lakes, analytics stacks, and governance (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Power BI, Tableau).
• Apply AI and machine learning concepts to real-world business problems and incorporate intelligent automation into digital transformation solutions.
• Stay current on emerging technology trends and translate those into actionable solutions and market offerings.
• Guide multi-disciplinary teams in delivering complex, cross-platform consulting engagements that align with business value.

Future Duties and Responsibilities

Provide end-to-end accountability for delivery, business development, and talent growth within your consulting portfolio.

Develop a high-impact pipeline of new logo opportunities and strategic deals aligned with CGI’s full-service offerings.

• Serve as one of the faces of CGI in the Houston market, nurturing existing client relationships and opening doors at the right levels to accelerate growth.
• Drive thought leadership and innovation, speak at industry events, lead solution design, and co-author new consulting offerings that respond to market demand.
• Lead with a coaching mindset, mentoring your team of senior consultants and consultants to build a strong leadership bench for future continuity.
• Guide strategic pursuits, proposals, and orals presentations, infusing complex problem-solving, critical thinking, and storytelling into every opportunity.
• Collaborate across business units and with global delivery teams to ensure client success and long-term engagement.
• Monitor performance and profitability of engagements, proactively removing barriers to growth and creating a winning culture.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• 12+ years of experience leading medium to large consulting teams with end-to-end responsibility.
• 10+ years of experience in defining, selling, and delivering complex technology and business solutions in a consulting environment.
• 8+ years of experience owning or influencing P&L with a track record of turning around or scaling a consulting practice.
• Strong business development acumen, with demonstrable success in landing new clients and closing strategic deals.
• Existing executive relationships in the Houston market with the ability to generate immediate momentum.
• Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills, able to prioritize what moves the business forward with limited guidance.
• Strong presence, self-awareness, and communication skills across all levels.
• Demonstrated experience creating thought leadership content, leading solution design, and speaking publicly.
• Proven ability to recruit, develop, and inspire talent, with a leadership style that reflects CGI’s values.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Ability to travel as needed.

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What CGI Offers:

It is an extraordinary time to be in business. As digital transformation continues to accelerate, CGI, one of the largest tech consulting firms around the globe, is at the center of this change—supporting our clients’ digital journeys and offering our professionals exciting career opportunities.

At CGI, our success comes from the talent and commitment of our professionals. As one team, we share the challenges and rewards that come from growing our company, which reinforces our culture of ownership. All of our professional’s benefit from the value we collectively create.

Be part of building one of the largest independent technology and business services firms in the world.

Skills:

• Leadership

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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