Project Manager

National e-Governance Division; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

National e-Governance Division invites an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale digital transformation initiatives. You will plan, coordinate with government departments, manage vendors, and ensure on-time delivery within scope and budget.

You will oversee multi-stakeholder projects, monitor progress, report to senior management, and drive governance, SDLC/Agile processes, and quality assurance across teams. Prior government project experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree or equivalent; MBA/PGDM preferred.
• Experience in project/program management, digital transformation or IT consulting.
• Government/public sector or large-scale digital transformation project experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, objectives, timelines and resource requirements.
• Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for project execution.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Collaborate with government departments & agencies and external partners to define deliverables.
• Facilitate effective communication among stakeholders to maintain alignment and transparency.
• Track project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Prepare and present regular status reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Ensure compliance with government policies, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain high-quality standards in all deliverables.
• Lead, mentor and motivate project team members.
• Assign tasks and monitor team performance to ensure optimal productivity

Skills

Project planning

Governance

Stakeholder management

SDLC & Agile/Hybrid

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Vendor management

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Engineering, Computer Science, IT

MBA/PGDM in Management, Technology, Operations

Tools

JIRA

MS Project/Planner

MS Office

Job description

• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, objectives, timelines and resource requirements.
• Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for flawless project execution.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Collaborate with government department & agencies, and external partners to gather requirements and define project deliverables.
• Facilitate effective communication among project stakeholders to maintain alignment and transparency.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Track project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Measure project progress and adjust plans as necessary to ensure successful completion.
• Prepare and present regular status reports to senior management and stakeholders
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs.

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Ensure all projects adhere to government policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain high-quality standards in all project deliverables.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate project team members.
• Assign tasks and monitor team performance to ensure optimal productivity

Educational Qualification:

• B.E./B.Tech in Engineering, Computer Science, IT or related discipline.
• MBA/PGDM in Management, Technology, Operations or related discipline from reputed institute.

Experience Criteria:

• Minimum 12 years of overall experience in Project/Program Management, Digital Transformation, IT Consulting or Technology Implementation.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Government/Public Sector, e-Governance or large-scale digital transformation projects will be preferred.
• Experience in managing large-scale, multi-stakeholder technology projects and implementation partners.
• Experience with Central/State Government departments, e-Governance, DPI, Single Window Systems or Ease of Doing Business initiatives will be highly desirable.

Key Skills:

• Strong project planning, delivery and governance skills.
• Excellent government stakeholder and vendor management skills.
• Good understanding of SDLC and Agile/Hybrid methodologies. Working knowledge of APIs, system integration, cloud, cybersecurity and DevSecOps.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office/project management tools; knowledge of JIRA, MS Project/Planner or equivalent will be an advantage.

Desirable Certifications:

• PMP / PRINCE2 / PMI-ACP / CMMI / Scrum or equivalent certification.