Project Manager

National e-Governance Division (NeGD), Digital India Corporation; New Delhi, Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

National e-Governance Division (NeGD), part of Digital India Corporation, is seeking an experienced Project/Program Manager to lead government digital transformation initiatives. You will plan, coordinate, and oversee complex projects across multiple agencies.

Responsibilities include stakeholder coordination, risk management, monitoring, reporting, and ensuring compliance with government policies. You will mentor teams and drive delivery within scope, time, and budget to achieve strategic

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Project/Program Management, Digital Transformation, IT consulting or technology implementation.
• 5+ years in Government/Public Sector or e-Governance.
• Experience with large-scale, multi-stakeholder digital projects.
• Experience with Central/State Government departments and Ease of Doing Business initiatives is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, objectives, timelines and resource requirements.
• Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for flawless project execution.
• Monitor project performance and report status to senior management.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies; manage changes in scope and costs.
• Ensure compliance with government policies and quality standards.
• Lead, mentor, and manage project teams to achieve objectives.

Skills

Project planning

Governance

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Agile/Hybrid methodologies

Job description

Role & responsibilities:

Project Planning and Execution:

• 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

Risk Management:

• 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.

Team Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and motivate project team members.
• Assign tasks and monitor team performance to ensure optimal productivity

Preferred candidate profile

• 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.