Business Graduate - Project Manager - January 2027

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Business Graduate - Project Manager - January 2027

Category: Project Management

Main location: United Kingdom, UK Wide - Various, UK Wide

Position ID:J0926-2634

Employment Type: Graduate

Position Description:

At CGI, we empower the next generation of innovators to shape the future of technology and security. As part of #GenerationCGI, you'll join a community of graduates who are turning ambition into action and possibility into progress.

This opportunity is designed for graduates who have completed their studies and are ready to start their CGI journey in January 2027. If you're still at university, we'd love you to explore our other graduate opportunities and find the intake that best matches your graduation date.

As a Project Management - Business Graduate, you'll help turn plans into successful outcomes. You'll support the delivery of complex projects, coordinate activities and work with colleagues and clients to keep delivery on track.

You'll be trusted with responsibility from day one, helping teams manage priorities, risks, dependencies and stakeholder expectations. Your organisation, communication and problem-solving skills will contribute to projects that make a real difference.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

In this role, you'll help plan, coordinate and deliver projects across a range of industries. You'll bring structure to complex work, connect colleagues and clients, and help teams deliver successful outcomes.

You will:

• Support project planning: Help develop delivery plans, schedules, milestones and success measures.
• Monitor delivery: Track progress, actions, budgets and dependencies, helping teams remain focused on agreed outcomes.
• Manage risks and governance: Identify and record risks and issues, support project reporting and help maintain effective governance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders: Work with colleagues, clients and delivery partners to maintain clear communication and coordinate project activity.
• Support continuous improvement: Use evidence, feedback and lessons learned to help improve how projects are delivered.
• Innovate alongside other graduates: Take part in early careers initiatives that go beyond your day-to-day role.

Every contribution you make will help deliver outcomes with lasting impact.

Locations

This opportunity is available in Bristol, London and Leatherhead.

As CGI is a consultancy, you may be required to work in different locations, so flexibility and a willingness to travel are key.

Why Join Us?

At CGI, you'll be part of a culture that celebrates diversity, inclusion and collaboration, where your perspective is valued and your ideas contribute to meaningful outcomes.

Your journey starts with a structured Early Careers Induction Programme, giving you the foundations to succeed, along with 24/7 e-learning and opportunities to gain professional certifications that build your expertise. You'll also join our Student Kick-start Initiative, where you'll collaborate with other graduates on creative projects that deliver impact beyond your day-to-day role.

CGI is an unconditionally inclusive workplace where you are respected, your voice is heard and you can be yourself. We were recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We proudly hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant.

Benefits

Along with a competitive salary and a £1,000 joining bonus, you'll enjoy benefits that support every stage of your journey. You'll share in CGI's success through our matched share scheme, have access to private healthcare, well-being programmes and professional training, and build financial security with a competitive pension. Beyond the day job, you'll connect with others through graduate networks, diversity groups and social clubs that make your time at CGI both rewarding and enjoyable.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

We're seeking ambitious graduates who are commercially curious, confident communicators and motivated by building relationships and creating new opportunities. Whatever your degree subject, if you're ready to learn, collaborate and help communicate the value CGI can deliver for its clients, we want to hear from you.

You should have:

• A minimum 2:2 degree (some roles may require a 2:1).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and persuasively.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in clients, markets and business development.
• Confidence building relationships and collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Good research and analytical skills, with the ability to identify relevant insights and opportunities.
• Creativity, attention to detail and the ability to contribute to high-quality bids, proposals and presentations.
• Flexibility to travel and work on projects across the UK.
• Eligibility for Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, with many roles requiring higher National Security Vetting. This typically requires 5-10 years of continuous UK residency.

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.

That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.

Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

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