Senior Consultant - Manufacturing Solutions | Path to Solution Architecture

Position Description: CGI is seeking a Senior Consultant with experience in manufacturing and industrial environments to support clients in business process optimization, enterprise application modernization, and digital transformation. This role combines business and functional analysis, client advisory, and business development. It offers an opportunity for an experienced consultant to progressively develop solution design and architecture capabilities while collaborating with experienced Solution Architects. Key Responsibilities

• Lead business and functional analysis activities, including requirements gathering, process mapping, and functional specifications.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain stakeholders to identify operational challenges and recommend technology-enabled solutions.
• Contribute to digital transformation initiatives involving ERP, MES, PLM, and related enterprise applications.
• Analyze business processes, system interactions, and integration requirements to support functional solution design.
• Facilitate client workshops and collaborate with technical teams and solution architects throughout project delivery.
• Participate in business development activities, including client discovery, RFP responses, proposal preparation, and solution presentations.
• Contribute to solution assessments, business cases, and transformation roadmaps.
• Progressively expand responsibilities toward solution design and architecture.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business analysis, functional consulting, or IT consulting.
• Proven experience in manufacturing or industrial environments, with an understanding of production, engineering, or supply chain processes.
• Hands-on experience with at least one enterprise application ecosystem: ERP (SAP, Dynamics 365, Oracle), MES (Siemens, SAP), or PLM (Teamcenter, Windchill).
• Strong business requirements analysis, process modelling, and functional documentation skills.
• Experience working directly with clients and facilitating stakeholder workshops.
• Ability to contribute to business development, pre-sales activities, or proposal preparation.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in developing Solution Architecture expertise.

Nice to Have

• Experience in manufacturing digital transformation or Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Knowledge of enterprise application integration, APIs, or data flows.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, BPMN, or UML.
• Exposure to solution design, application architecture, or cloud modernization.

Career Development Join CGI's collaborative consulting environment to leverage your manufacturing expertise, contribute to strategic client initiatives, and progressively develop your career toward Solution Architecture, while participating in business development and technology transformation projects. Compensation and Additional Information CGI provides a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this position. This range is determined by various factors, including skill level, geographic market, experience, education, and professional licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions are made on a case-by-case basis, taking into account individual circumstances. A reasonable estimate of the annual salary range for this position is CAD $70,000 to $120,000. This is an active position for which CGI is currently recruiting. #LI-NO1 Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this position due to the nature of the role requiring interaction with national and global clients. Use of the term ‘architect’ in this job posting refers to the technical sense related to Information Technology (IT) and does not imply that the individual practices architecture or possesses the requisite license as prescribed by the applicable provincial or territorial architect regulator. We are seeking individuals with expertise in IT architect-related functions, but licensure from an architect regulator is not a prerequisite for this position. Architecture is a regulated profession in Canada which is restricted in terms of use of titles and designation.

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. At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter. 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. To learn more about accessibility at CGI, contact us via [email](#). Please note that this email is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used for application status inquiries. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.