Director, Generative AI & Intelligent Automation

Position Description

CGI is seeking a Director, Generative AI & Intelligent Automation to help lead one of the largest public-sector AI transformation initiatives in the United States!

Based in Sacramento, CA, this highly visible, client-facing leadership role will support California’s statewide AI modernization efforts while helping government, healthcare, and commercial organizations translate AI strategy into measurable business outcomes.

As a trusted advisor to CIOs, agency executives, and senior business leaders, you will guide organizations from AI experimentation to scalable, responsible enterprise adoption.

This role blends executive advisory, business development, technical leadership, and delivery enablement to drive meaningful transformation through generative AI and intelligent automation.

This role is in our Sacramento, CA CGI location.

Your future duties and responsibilities

How you'll make an impact

Executive Advisory & Business Development

Serve as a strategic advisor to C-suite executives and government leaders on AI strategy, adoption, governance, and business value
Lead executive workshops, discovery sessions, and strategic presentations focused on enterprise AI transformation
Identify, shape, and pursue new business opportunities across public-sector and commercial markets
Support proposal development, solution positioning, and strategic deal pursuits
Represent CGI as a thought leader through client engagements, industry forums, conferences, and executive briefings

AI Strategy & Technical Leadership

Design and guide enterprise AI solutions leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), intelligent automation, and modern AI platforms
Lead proof-of-concept initiatives and help define scalable AI architectures and implementation roadmaps
Provide hands-on guidance in areas such as prompt engineering, model integration, AI governance, and responsible AI practices
Evaluate emerging AI technologies, vendors, and platforms for business value, scalability, risk, and operational readiness
Bridge business priorities with technical execution to ensure successful adoption and measurable outcomes

Leadership & Capability Development

Mentor and develop AI practitioners, architects, and consulting teams across CGI
Help establish and scale CGI’s generative AI capabilities, methodologies, and delivery standards
Foster collaboration across business, technology, and delivery organizations to accelerate AI innovation and adoption
Contribute to internal AI enablement initiatives, reusable assets, and best practices

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

What you'll bring

10+ years of experience in enterprise technology, digital transformation, or IT consulting
5+ years in client-facing leadership, advisory, or consulting roles
Strong hands-on knowledge of generative AI technologies and tools, including platforms such as ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, and enterprise AI ecosystems
Experience designing or advising on AI solutions involving LLMs, RAG architectures, intelligent automation, or enterprise AI integration
Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to executive and non-technical audiences
Demonstrated success in business development, including proposal shaping, solution positioning, and supporting deal closures
Ability to operate effectively in both strategic advisory and hands-on technical leadership capacities
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred

Other Information

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $169,400.00 - $296,500.00.

CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive insurance options
Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
Paid parental leave
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Wellness and Well-being programs

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 affiliat