Technical Project Manager- Government Project

Primary Responsibilities

Assist the department 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.

Core Skills :

• Strategic programme design, execution, and monitoring for government ICT initiatives.
• Expertise in governance frameworks, performance metrics, and value realization for e-Governance projects.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and high-level reporting skills.
• Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team of consultants and interface with senior government officials.
• Proficiency in project monitoring tools (MS Project, JIRA, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of Digital India frameworks, IT policies, and architecture standards.
• Worked on emerging technologies (AI, Cloud, Cyber security or Blockchain) and their application in government.
• Experience in developing DPRs, RFPs, and procurement support documentation for digital programs.
• Strong data analytic and reporting capabilities.

Certification :

Mandatory : PMP / PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent.

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