**Global Industry Leader, Insurance** **Category:** Marketing **Main location:** United States, Virginia **Alternate Location(s):** United States, Virginia, Fairfax United States, Connecticut, Hartford United States, Massachusetts, Boston United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick United States, New York, New York Canada, Ontario, Canada, Quebec, France, Paris, **Position ID:** J1124-2688 **Employment Type:** Full Time **Position Description:** CGI is seeking a Global Industry Lead for our Insurance segment. The Vice President, Global Industry Lead will be responsible for the growth and development of CGI’s global insurance industry posture. This role offers great opportunities to drive positive impact and profitable growth together with Business Leaders, colleagues across Marketing & Communications, and other Corporate Services. By defining a global strategy for the insurance industry, aligned with global operations, the VP will work to deliver outcome-focused and integrated industry insights. The activities will be supported by a dedicated industry marketing business partner. The successful candidate will be a seasoned leader as this role requires broad experience to translate business vision into strategies and programs in support of CGI growth objectives. U.S. based candidates local to CGI’s Eastern offices will be considered with preference for those local to Fairfax, VA; Boston, MA: Hartford, CT; New Brunswick, NJ, and NYC. Candidates based in Canada should reside in Toronto, Montreal, or Ottawa. Candidates based in France should reside in Paris. **Your future duties and responsibilities:** •Drive the Insurance Industry Strategic Cabinets, and articulate a bold industry vision and CGI’s desired positioning covering our full end-to-end range of insurance services and solutions •Informed by S/BU business plans and external industry trends, provide insight into macroeconomic forces, client drivers, competitive landscape, risk factors, and key trends to inform industry development plans that drive global alignment on the offerings, initiatives and deals that will drive the highest profitable growth for the company •Engage with S/BUs in client relationship building, participating in client meetings and Executive Insight Exchanges (EIEs) to communicate CGI’s insurance industry differentiation, insights and global capabilities—to help position and win deals •Provide industry expertise to global offering owners to inform the development of services and solutions •Craft incisive, provocative thought leadership to position CGI in the market—both individually through speaking opportunities, media and analyst relations—and by working with the Insurance Marketing Business Partner on re-usable assets •Develop and evolve CGI’s Insurance Industry Blueprint and other key frameworks, and lead adoption in operations •Partake in the data analysis, synthesis and storytelling for CGI’s Voice of Our Clients for the Insurance industry •Collaborate across the MarCom COEs and Business Partners to help prioritize marketing priorities, content creation, event strategies and campaigns •Maintain the global and local communities of insurance subject matter experts •Identify and follow up on the latest industry and market trends to define strategic opportunities and direction •Run and moderate the global industry cabinet and industry growth council •Drive the development of industry end-to-end value propositions that promote CGI’s global positioning and expertise in the insurance industry •Align the global industry strategy with the SBU/BU leaders and industry subject matter experts •Manage and maintain relationships with external analysts •Identify and prioritize key required investments aligned with the priorities and goals expressed in the Industry Development Plan **Required qualifications to be successful in this role:** •Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field and at least 15 years professional and deep experience in the IT services and insurance industry •Recognized as a thought leader with very strong and proven industry business perspective and broad network of contacts •Strong business development background and consultative approach with the ability to understand and address client needs •Analytical expertise to help identify sharp business insights from data •Excellent conceptual skills, with ability to package complex materials •Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills; ability to craft compelling narratives •Demonstrated ability to interact with C-suite executives •Creative and innovative thinker; ability to generate new ideas and solutions that differentiate the company •Collaborative, respectful style with colleagues at every level—priority on succeeding as one global team •Curiosity! Asking questions, active listening, exploring trends, technologies and news to inform team’s work •Fluent business English is a must (French desirable but not mandatory) •Experience as an external spokesperson preferred 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 $214,300- $396,500. 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 **Skills:** + Analytical Thinking + Business Development + English + Insurance + French **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. 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