Program Manager – Smart City Projects | Allied Digital Services Ltd. | Pune

Allied Digital Services Ltd.; Pune District; Presencial; INR 350.000 - 600.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Allied Digital Services Ltd. in Pune seeks a seasoned Program Manager for Smart City projects, overseeing governance, budgets, and vendor contracts.

You will lead cross-functional teams across ICT, IoT, civil engineering, and data analytics to deliver ICCC and digital transformation initiatives. Ideal candidates will have 16+ years in large programs, strong leadership, stakeholder management, and a proven track record in municipal projects, ensuring timely delivery and regulatory compliance in a

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech) or Master’s in Computer Applications (MCA) from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 16+ years of professional working experience in large-scale program management, smart city initiatives, or IT infrastructure delivery.
• Proven practical expertise in managing complex smart city verticals such as ICCC, IoT utilities, and smart mobility systems.
• Strong financial acumen managing procurement lifecycles, vendor contracts, RFPs, and multi-disciplinary project budgets.
• Exceptional leadership capabilities directing cross-functional teams across ICT, IoT, civil engineering, and data analytics.
• Proven track record monitoring project milestones, risk management frameworks, quality assurance, and SLA compliance.
• Exceptional executive presentation, stakeholder management, and cross-functional communication capabilities.
• Professional availability for full-time employment in Pune, India.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end large-scale Smart City projects and programs, including ICCC, IoT utilities, and smart mobility.
• Align municipal projects with urban sustainability, smart infrastructure, and digital transformation goals.
• Direct and mentor multidisciplinary cross-functional teams spanning ICT, IoT, Civil Engineering, and Data Analytics.
• Manage vendor ecosystems, RFPs, commercial contracts, procurement workflows, and multi-million-dollar project budgets.
• Monitor milestones, critical paths, risk mitigation, quality benchmarks, and SLA compliance.
• Track project performance, operational cost efficiency, system uptime, and vendor deliverables.
• Facilitate executive stakeholder engagement, progress reporting, and strategic alignment with authorities.
• Establish program governance frameworks, SOPs, and change management protocols.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards, environmental guidelines, and municipal compliance.
• Oversee technical solution architectures, integration testing, and phased commissioning.

Conocimientos

Project management

Smart City

Vendor contracts

RFPs

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Executive presentation

Data analytics

Public sector experience

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) or Master’s in Computer Applications (MCA)

Descripción del empleo

Position Summary

Allied Digital Services Ltd. is seeking an experienced, highly technical, and accomplished Program Manager – Smart City Projects with 16+ years of professional engineering and project leadership experience to join our smart infrastructure division on a full-time, permanent basis in Pune. In this specialized smart city program management role, you will spearhead leading end-to-end large-scale smart city initiatives, including Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCC), IoT utilities, smart mobility solutions, and urban digital transformation projects. You will work closely with municipal authorities, cross-functional engineering squads, and enterprise technology vendors to ensure sustainable urban development and flawless project delivery. Ideal candidates bring a robust academic degree in engineering or computer applications, deep practical mastery of smart city technology stacks, and immediate availability for deployment in Pune.

Detailed Job Description

As a Program Manager – Smart City Projects at Allied Digital Services Ltd. in Pune, you will take full ownership of program governance, financial management, vendor contracting, and technical execution across major smart city implementations. Your day-to-day responsibilities encompass aligning municipal projects with urban sustainability goals, leading cross-functional teams across ICT, IoT, Civil Engineering, and Data Analytics, managing RFPs, procurement lifecycles, contracts, and project budgets, and monitoring key milestones, risks, and SLA compliance. You will track system performance, cost efficiency, uptime metrics, and vendor deliverables to ensure carrier-grade operational excellence and stakeholder satisfaction. Working in a fast-paced smart infrastructure environment, you will drive urban digital transformation and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end large-scale Smart City projects and programs, including Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCC), IoT utilities, and smart mobility.
• Align complex municipal and civic projects with overarching urban sustainability, smart infrastructure, and digital transformation goals.
• Direct and mentor multidisciplinary cross-functional teams spanning ICT, Internet of Things (IoT), Civil Engineering, and Data Analytics.
• Manage comprehensive vendor ecosystems, RFPs, commercial contracts, procurement workflows, and multi-million-dollar project budgets.
• Monitor project milestones, critical paths, risk mitigation strategies, quality benchmarks, and SLA compliance standards.
• Track continuous project performance, operational cost efficiency, system uptime, and vendor deliverable milestones.
• Facilitate executive stakeholder engagement, progress reporting, and strategic alignment with municipal authorities and civic leaders.
• Establish robust program governance frameworks, standard operating procedures, and change management protocols.
• Ensure strict adherence to national regulatory standards, environmental guidelines, and municipal compliance requirements.
• Oversee technical solution architectures, system integration testing, and phased program commissioning.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech) or Master’s in Computer Applications (MCA) from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 16+ years of professional working experience in large-scale program management, smart city initiatives, or IT infrastructure delivery.
• Proven practical expertise in managing complex smart city verticals such as ICCC, IoT utilities, and smart mobility systems.
• Strong financial acumen managing procurement lifecycles, vendor contracts, RFPs, and multi-disciplinary project budgets.
• Exceptional leadership capabilities directing cross-functional teams across ICT, IoT, civil engineering, and data analytics.
• Proven track record monitoring project milestones, risk management frameworks, quality assurance, and SLA compliance.
• Exceptional executive presentation, stakeholder management, and cross-functional communication capabilities.
• Professional availability for full-time employment in Pune, India (Application email: [e-mail]).

Nice-to-Have-Skills

• Professional project management certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), PgMP, or PRINCE2 Practitioner.
• Advanced certifications in Smart City leadership, urban sustainability, or Internet of Things (IoT) architectures.
• Prior working experience managing large-scale municipal or government-backed smart infrastructure projects across India or global markets.
• Hands-on familiarity with command and control centre (ICCC) software platforms, GIS mapping, and urban analytics tools.
• Advanced background in public-private partnerships (PPP) and municipal procurement guidelines.

Application Information

• Recruiter: Allied Digital Services Ltd. Talent Acquisition Team
• Contact Name: Vaishali Kava
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: Unspecified
• Application URL: Unspecified
• Salary/Rate: Competitive executive compensation package commensurate with experience
• Deadline: Open until filled
• Notice Period: Immediate to short notice preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time (Pune, India)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for senior smart city program manager roles, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your ICCC deployment scale, multi-disciplinary team leadership size, and municipal budget management track record.