Operations Management Review

I am the operations manager for one of our Business Units. Essentially, my daily tasks involve ensuring that the business remains operationally compliant against metrics enforced upon us by corporate. I report directly to our Vice President of Operation and Delivery, and am also in contact daily with other various senior members of the business. Over my time in the role, I have increased levels of responsibility, where on some tasks I have similar responsibility as a Director. Over the next month or so, I will be moving into a new role within CGI, becoming the PMO Manager on one of our largest Oil and Gas engagements.

I have learnt a number of new skills and qualifications. Through the degree apprenticeship, I achieved a degree with First Class honours in Information Systems Management. Within the workspace and more specific to my role, I have obtained qualifications in; Prince 2 Practioner, ITIL Foundation. I have also developed and learnt a number of personal and professional skills, such as presenting to senior members of the business and understanding how to effectively communicate with a client.

I have loved the program and would recommend it to absolutely anyone. The work and levels of responsibility that CGI gives you are great and I don't think can be found at similar companies. The degree apprenticeship exceeded my expectations and cannot fault it.

I feel extremely valued by CGI, and know that a lot of the work that I do and have done during my time in the company has gone a long way to improving company compliance etc.. I have received a lot of recognition from senior management within the business, and I believe that CGI are brilliant at recognising their junior employees.

The structure of the program is extremely well organised, from my own personal experience. I know others have felt some sense of disorganisation in their projects, however, I cannot fault this. CGI put in place a vast number of support mechanisms to help students through the degree apprenticeship, which are extremely valuable.

A wealth of support and training is always available from the university.

A wealth of support and training is always available from CGI.

I cannot fault the salary, and believe it is extremely competitive and in line with other companies in the industry.

CGI hold a vast number of events outside of work with the sports and social program. There is always so much to do and usually, it is paid for by the company!

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Choosing the degree apprenticeship with CGI has been the best decision of my life. I believe that I am several years ahead of my friends who are just leaving university. I have been able to save for a house deposit and also get a degree with no uni fees at all!

The application process is long and tiring, but it can also be fun. It is important to be yourself.