Lead Project Management Consultant

Job Objective

The objective of this team is to deliver specialized project management consultancy for IT projects within various Ministries, Departments, and State Governments in India. As part of a PMC team, the consultant will guide the full lifecycle of IT initiatives under Digital India and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), from initiation to closure, while documenting best practices and ensuring alignment with national standards. This position collaborates closely with NeGD to optimize governance, mitigate risks, and drive successful IT project outcomes.

Position : Lead Project Management Consultant

No. of Posts : 01

Experience : Minimum 15 years

Primary Responsibilities

Assist NeGD in enhancing IT project lifecycle management through structured consultancy, emphasizing end-to-end processes including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.

Project Lifecycle Management

• Lead, manage and operationalise the complete IT project lifecycle, ensuring timely execution, budget control, and adherence to Digital India standards from inception through to project handover.
• Formulate project charters, detailed project reports (DPRs), and roadmaps that cover all lifecycle phases, including resource allocation and dependency mapping.
• Conduct regular reviews, risk assessments, and progress tracking using PMO dashboards to maintain project health throughout the lifecycle.

Deliverables

Educational background

Essential :

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Technology, Computer Science

Desirable :

Master's degree in technology, Management, Public Policy, or Digital Transformation preferred.

Experience

Core Skills

Certifications

Desirable :

PMP / PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent.

Preferred :

TOGAF (Enterprise Architecture), ITIL, AgilePM, or Prosci Change Management certifications.

LAST DATE TO APPLY : 21.11.2025

Skills Required

project lifecycle management , performance metrics