Project Manager Review

I am currently a project manager on a large infrastructure project in the energy and utility sector. This means I am constantly involved in planning, risk management, budget management and client relations on a day to day basis. I also lead the team on the delivery of the solution to the client.

I have learnt all the skills needed to be a competent project manager, and am developing leadership skills which will take me further in my career. I am hoping to complete my project management qualifications once I have completed my degree.

The work is great, and the learning aspect has been amazing as the content has been extremely relevant to the work I have been completing, meaning I am able to soak up knowledge easier and achieve a higher percentage on my assignments. I feel the course has lived up to my expectations in some parts, but in other parts has exceeded my expectations based on the work I have been able to be apart of at work.

I have been recognised constantly by the achievements I have already made within my career at CGI, and I am extremely satisfied. I feel extremely appreciated by my managers, and I fully supported to be able to be a competent project manager and also achieving highly in my degree.

The structure of the programme includes all of the expected elements: induction, training, support network, mentor/coaching. It is organised in a way so it becomes part of your daily life at CGI and when you attend the University, meaning that you have the full support needed, but it doesn't have a negative impact on your time.

The University of Winchester is very supportive, and they have a fantastic relationship with CGI so it is easy to communicate with tutors or heads of programme. There is always someone at the end of an email willing to offer support where it is needed.

The support I have and do receive from CGI is excellent, as the organisation has enabled me to progress further in my career than ever before, and not feel like I am putting my studies last.

The salary is competitive, and it does meet my costs leaving me a little bit to have a bit of enjoyment.

There are many events I have been a part of outside of my day job, whether it be with my work colleagues, but also my peers at University. There has been go-karting, comedy nights, top-golf, trampolining etc, and through the sports and social club, I haven't had to pay a penny for any of it :).

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It has been an amazing three years, and I am really looking forward to the rest of my career at CGI.

Make sure you meet the criteria, read all of the questions carefully in the application form. Attend open evenings for more information, and if successful use the assessment centre as a huge learning tool, even if you are unfortunately unsuccessful. It is a very competitive market for apprentices now, so make sure when you are in an assessment centre you are there because your optimal goal is to get a place.