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Functiebeschrijving Are you ready to lead Marketing & Communications within one of the world’s largest technology and business consulting firms? CGI is seeking a commercially minded, strategic and modern Director or Vice-President, Marketing & Communications to serve as the strategic business partner for CGI’s operations across 13 European countries, including the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia. These operations include over 10,000 CGI professionals delivering a broad portfolio of services to clients across commercial industries and government. The opportunity Your role in our team This is a high-impact senior leadership role that is both an advisor and core contributor to our strategy, in partnership with business leaders. Marketing and Communications (MarCom) at CGI is first and foremost a business growth enablement function. Success comes from helping the business win, grow and retain clients through targeted marketing, communications, and market positioning activities. This means you and your team will focus our investment and effort where it can have the greatest impact through innovative go-to-market strategies that help drive growth, amplify our market message with the right audiences, and help our leaders engage current and future talent. The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with execution excellence to help support strategic accounts, priority pursuits, industry and metro market growth initiatives. You will lead and develop a high-performing team to create clear, differentiated and commercially compelling narratives and MarCom strategies to reach clients, prospects, partners, media, analysts & other B2B and B2G influencers, as well as employees. You will also partner with global MarCom colleagues to modernize how we create and deliver value through AI-enabled capabilities, data-driven decision making and integrated ways of working. Location Amsterdam, Stockholm or other locations in the stated countries Reporting & leadership roles The Director/Vice-President reports to the Senior Vice-President & Global Head of Marketing & Communications (MarCom). S/he is a member of the Business Operations Leadership Team and the Global MarCom Leadership Team. You will lead a team of approximately 30 talented professionals. How You Strengthen Our Team Your future responsibilities Strategic Marketing Partnership & Growth Serve as the senior MarCom advisor to the Operating Unit President and leadership team. Help shape business strategy with other leadership team members through market insight, competitive intelligence, positioning and communications counsel. Translate business priorities into integrated marketing and communications strategies aligned to growth and differentiation, particularly around account expansion, metro market growth and deals. Drive measurable contribution to pipeline generation, client engagement and strategic pursuits. Ensure MarCom is positioned as a strategic growth enabler to the business, with focus on strategic account growth, priority pursuits and major deal opportunities. Brand, Positioning & Market Leadership Define and lead a clear, differentiated and integrated market narrative aligned to CGI’s brand. Strengthen CGI’s visibility, credibility and relevance across priority markets and stakeholder groups through creative, highly targeted positioning, thought leadership and reputation-building initiatives. Lead integrated go-to-market activity spanning campaigns, digital, events, account and deal-based marketing, industry analyst relations, alliance marketing, media, and thought leadership. Ensure consistency of messaging, storytelling and brand experience across channels and touchpoints. Eliminate fragmented or low-value activity in favor of focused, high-impact execution. Communications, Reputation & Executive Visibility Lead the Operating Unit’s internal and external communications strategy. Oversee executive communications, leadership messaging and strategic storytelling for senior leaders. Drive proactive media relations, external communications and reputation management activities. Ensure alignment between external positioning, internal communications and talent branding. Provide communications leadership during periods of organizational change, market sensitivity or risk. Ensure communications reflect CGI’s values, governance standards and brand expectations. Employee Engagement & Culture Enablement Partner with HR and business leaders to strengthen employee engagement and our culture. Lead internal communications strategies that connect employees to CGI’s strategy and priorities. Drive talent branding and marketing in collaboration with HR and business leaders, in line with recruitment strategies and priorities. Team Leadership & Performance Lead and develop a high-performing, innovative and outcome-driven MarCom organization. Proactively collaborate with global MarCom colleagues to maximize capacity and tap into expertise. Ensure the secure, compliant and ethical use of AI MarCom technologies in line with CGI policies. Manage and maximize the budget to ensure every dollar invested has an appropriate business return. This is you: The Marketing & Communications business partner will be a seasoned professional with experience leading a team and managing a budget for a professional services firm operating in a dynamic and competitive market. The successful candidate will be a well-rounded executive as this role requires broad experience in order to proactively translate business vision into business-first marketing & communications strategies. This role requires a leader who is equally comfortable shaping strategy, developing talent, and rolling up their sleeves to help deliver outcomes. Success comes through influence, collaboration, strong judgment and a willingness to engage directly in the work when it matters most. Experience and leadership profile Deep understanding of the IT services market and at least one of CGI’s largest industries. 15+ years of progressive business and marketing leadership experience, preferably in a professional services firm or similarly complex B2B or B2G environment. Proven track record of designing and scaling insights-led marketing and communications strategies, particularly account and deal-based marketing. Exceptional communication, presentation, and storytelling skills; ability to craft compelling narratives. Competence in managing and optimizing budgets to maximize business impact. Bachelor’s degree in marketing or business; MBA or advanced relevant degree a plus. Attributes that will help set you apart Experience in a business partner role, with ability to inspire trust and credibility with senior executives. Strong executive presence with experience advising senior leaders, as well as a highly collaborative and ego-less approach to working laterally. Curious, tech-savvy, and forward-thinking to keep CGI’s marketing relevant and impactful. Confident navigating the balance between global priorities and stewardship and local market creativity; acts as a proactive connector and contributor with global colleagues. Outstanding coach, mentor, and developer of high performing, cohesive and collaborative teams. Where you will work You will serve as the strategic business partner for CGI’s operations across 13 European countries: the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia. These operations include over 10,000 CGI professionals delivering a broad portfolio of services to clients across commercial industries and government. AI & Futureproof At CGI, we continuously assess the impact of new technologies on our services and the solutions we develop for our clients. Developments in AI and automation are also playing an increasingly important role in this. Why CGI CGI is one of the world's largest IT and business consulting companies. Our people help keep the Netherlands running. Government organizations, banks, aerospace and defense organizations, infrastructure organizations, and companies in the energy, transport and manufacturing sectors are CGI clients. We work on interesting projects that impact the everyday lives of millions of people. We have a strong regional presence, strengthened by global industry expertise, our ecosystem and colleagues around the world. We are proud of the impactful projects we successfully deliver together with our colleagues. At CGI, we place great value on diversity and inclusion, as this not only strengthens collaboration but also often leads to better results. We look forward to your contribution to our team! You will work in small, self-managing teams consisting of experts in your field. At CGI, we combine challenging projects with excellent employment benefits: A permanent employment contract from day one; A competitive salary appropriate to your seniority; 8% holiday allowance; Bonus and profit-sharing scheme; 20 statutory and 5 additional vacation days (based on full-time employment); Lease budget / mobility budget; NS Business Card; Bicycle plan through CGI; Opportunity to invest 3% in CGI shares; Health insurance allowance; €40 net work-from-home allowance per month; Good pension scheme; Hybrid working. Join our team of experts and apply today! We will contact you as soon as possible! Questions about the application process? Please contact Recruitment Business Partner, Ferhun Dogan via [email protected] or +31 6 11484743. We do not work with external recruitment agencies. Acquisition is therefore not appreciated. Taken en verantwoordelijkheden Criteria Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. In 1976 opgericht als een familiebedrijf, is CGI vandaag de dag een van de grootste onafhankelijke zakelijke en ICT-dienstverleners ter wereld. Bij ons draait het om ownership, teamwork en respect. Je krijgt de ruimte om al je talenten volledig te ontplooien. Vanaf je eerste werkdag ben je mede-eigenaar van CGI. We profiteren samen van ons succes en je krijgt de kans én verantwoordelijkheid om actief bij te dragen aan de koers en strategie van ons bedrijf. Jouw inzet voegt waarde toe. Je werkt aan innovatieve oplossingen en bouwt aan je netwerk van collega's en klanten. Je hebt toegang tot wereldwijde kansen om je ideeën te realiseren, mogelijkheden te benutten en te profiteren van onze kennis van de industrie en technologische expertise. Ontdek bij ons de mogelijkheden voor jouw persoonlijke ontwikkeling en zet de volgende stap in je carrière. Hier staat jouw succes centraal!

Core Responsibilities

The Director/Vice-President will serve as a strategic business partner to lead marketing and communications across 13 European countries, focusing on growth enablement and market positioning. They will manage a team of 30 professionals to execute integrated go-to-market strategies, executive communications, and employee engagement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must have 15+ years of progressive business and marketing leadership experience, ideally within a professional services or complex B2B/B2G environment. A deep understanding of the IT services market and strong executive communication skills are essential for this high-impact leadership role.

Benefits

• Holiday allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Profit-sharing scheme
• Vacation days
• Lease budget
• Mobility budget
• NS Business Card
• Bicycle plan
• Share investment opportunity
• Health insurance allowance
• Work-from-home allowance
• Pension scheme