Head of Department (IT)

Maharashtra Information Technology Corporation; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Maharashtra Information Technology Corporation (MahaIT) seeks a Head of Department IT Software Services in Mumbai. This senior role combines techno-functional leadership with administrative responsibility to deliver end-to-end IT transformation across government projects.

The HOD will oversee technology planning, architecture, software development across .NET, Java, AI/ML, QA, deployment, and maintenance, while aligning with government departments and citizen-focused digital solutions.

Qualifications

• 18–22 years in software development, IT delivery, and technology management.
• Min. 10 years as Dept. Head / Programme Head managing large multi-disciplinary teams.
• Govt. / PSU experience mandatory: 5–8 years hands-on with Govt Depts., PSUs, or e-Governance / Digital India / state IT projects.
• Experience with government workflows and policy mandates for citizen services.
• Familiarity with governance standards, procurement norms, and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year technology roadmaps aligned to Digital India & Maharashtra IT Policy.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives, automation, and data-driven governance.
• Define architecture standards and oversee SDLC across .NET, Java, AI/ML stacks, QA, and deployment.
• Drive AI/ML strategy and cloud migration for government use cases.
• Ensure compliance with CERT-In, GIGW, OWASP Top 10, DPDP Act, and ISO 27001.

Skills

Software delivery

Digital transformation

Cloud

DevOps

AI/ML

Cyber-security

Team leadership

Agile/Scrum

Education

B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech/MBA/MCA

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

MeghRaj

GEM/e-Tendering

CERT-In compliance tooling

Job description

We are urgently hiring Head of Department (HOD) IT Software Services

Reports To : Managing Director / COO / CTO

No. of Positions : 4 (Four)

Work Location : Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Role Nature : Techno-Functional & Administrative

Classification : Department Head

Experience Required : 18 Years - 22 Years in IT / Software

Qualification : B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech/MBA/MCA

Work Mode : Full-Time | On-Site

Certifications : PMP / PRINCE2 | CISM / CISSP | ITIL | AWS / Azure / GCP | AI/ML certifications (preferred)

Employment Type/ Duration : Contract of 3years and extendable.

Total IT Experience

18years - 22 years in software development, IT delivery, and technology management

Senior Leadership

Min. 10 years as Dept. Head / Programme Head managing large multi-disciplinary teams

Govt. / PSU Experience MANDATORY

Min. 5 - 8 years hands-on with Govt. Depts., PSUs, or e-Governance / Digital India / state IT projects this is a MANDATORY requirement.

Govt. Procurement

GEM portal, e-Tendering, vendor empanelment, contract management, GFR compliance

Administrative Mgmt.

Dept. operations, HR coordination, vendor procurement, GEM/GFR, audit readiness. Simultaneously managing technical delivery AND departmental admin in a govt.

Technology Domain Knowledge

Software delivery, digital transformation, cloud, DevOps, AI/ML, cyber-security

Functional Domain Knowledge

e-Governance frameworks, government workflows, citizen services, DBT, GFR compliance

1.JOB SUMMARY

The Head of Department (HOD) IT Software Services is a senior leadership position at Maharashtra State IT Corporation (MahaIT), responsible for the organizations software delivery capability while simultaneously driving functional alignment with government departmental needs and managing administrative operations.

This is a Techno-Functional & Administrative role a unique combination that is critical for delivering end-to-end IT transformation in the Maharashtra government ecosystem.

The mandatory will lead and coordinate all aspects of the software services function, spanning technology planning and architecture, solution design, software development (across .NET, Java, AI/ML and related stacks), quality assurance, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. At the same time, they will serve as the primary interface between MahaITs technology teams and the functional/domain requirements of various Government of Maharashtra departments, translating government workflows and policy mandates into actionable, citizen-centric digital solutions.

The HOD will also shoulder full administrative accountability for the department, including human resource coordination, office infrastructure management, statutory compliance, government audit facilitation, vendor management as per government procurement norms, and adherence to Government of Maharashtra administrative circulars and procedures.

2.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A.Technology & Software Delivery

• 1.Develop and execute multi-year technology roadmaps aligned to Digital India & Maharashtra IT Policy
• 2.Lead digital transformation initiatives automation, citizen service improvement, data-driven governance
• 3.Define architecture standards, coding guidelines, and best practices across all MahaIT projects
• 4.Champion Agile / Scrum & DevOps (CI/CD); oversee .NET, Java, Python, web & mobile development
• 5.Manage SDLC end-to-end: architecture, development, QA, deployment, and post-production support
• 6.Drive AI/ML strategy predictive analytics, NLP, LLMs, RAG pipelines, GenAI for government use cases
• 7.Manage legacy modernisation, cloud migration (Azure / AWS / GCP / MeghRaj), and technical debt
• 8.Ensure CERT-In, GIGW, OWASP Top 10, DPDP Act, and ISO 27001 compliance across all platforms

B.Functional / Government Engagement

• 1.Primary technology liaison with Principal Secretaries, Secretaries, Commissioners & Dept. Heads
• 2.Translate government domain requirements (Revenue, Health, Education, Agriculture, etc.) into technical specs
• 3.Ensure compliance with GIGW, NeGP, Aadhaar, DigiLocker, API Setu, and national e-Governance standards
• 4.Lead BRD reviews, FRS approvals, and solution sign-offs with government stakeholders
• 5.Coordinate with NIC / MeitY for integration, data exchange, and national e-Governance compliance
• 6.Support CAG / AG audits with documentation, access logs, and technical clarifications
• 7.Champion usability, accessibility (WCAG 2.1), multilingual support (Marathi, Hindi, English)
• 8.Lead, mentor, and develop multi-disciplinary teams; drive upskilling in AI/ML, cloud & DevSecOps

C.Programme Management & Administration

• 1.Establish and run a PMO framework aligned with government budget cycles and delivery milestones
• 2.Manage project planning, risk identification, milestone tracking, and stakeholder reporting
• 3.Oversee departmental administration: staff attendance, leave, performance reviews, HR compliance
• 4.Manage vendor empanelment, procurement (GEM / e-Tendering), contracts, and GFR 2017 compliance
• 5.Prepare annual budgets, Utilisation Certificates (UCs), and audit-ready documentation
• 6.Ensure timely RTI responses; draft official communications, office orders, and government resolutions
• 7.Lead, mentor, and develop multi-disciplinary teams; drive upskilling in AI/ML, cloud & DevSecOps
• 8.Plan capacity, succession, and resource deployment across concurrent government projects