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Project Manager [Digital Public Good & Infrastructure Initiative]
Location: New Delhi
About CivicDataLab
We work at the intersection of data, technology, design and social science to strengthen data for public good ecosystem and citizen participation in governance. CivicDataLab (CDL) harnesses the potential of open knowledge movements to strengthen the data-for-public-good ecosystem and enable citizens to engage in matters of public reform. We work closely with governments, non-profits, think-tanks, media houses and universities to enhance their data and technology capacity to better data-driven decision-making at scale.
Our current areas of expertise include digital public goods & infrastructure (DPGs & DPI), climate action, public finance, urban development, open contracting and law & justice. We have co-created digital public goods like open data platforms, data exchanges, AI models and citizen-led apps for improving participatory data-driven governance in India and other countries.
What are we looking for
We seek a dynamic professional with 4-5 years of experience to lead our data and AI-driven projects for the public good. This role involves working closely with our government partners (senior bureaucrats, ministries and various departments), industry experts and multilateral institutions as well as managing a multidisciplinary internal team of technologists, data strategists, domain experts, designers and researchers, to ensure high-quality execution of impact-driven projects.
The ideal candidate will have experience navigating public sector environments, a strong understanding of data and technology systems, and a keen ability to translate strategic goals into executable project plans.
In this role, you will be giving 25% of your time towards exploring new project opportunities and supporting scaling or expansion of initiatives, 65% towards managing and implementing ongoing projects, and the remaining 10% on broader organizational responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Planning
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Lead end-to-end planning and execution of projects, from kick-off to closure.
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Scope out the project requirements with partners and build synergies internally with the team.
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Build project boards (e.g ClickUp), track milestones, and update stakeholders on delivery plans
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Set up and facilitate project onboarding for the team: conduct knowledge transfer (KT) sessions, define scope along with Initiative leads.
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Anticipate possible challenges and plan mitigation strategies.
Stakeholder Engagement & Representation
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Serve as the primary point of contact for government and other partners, coordinating onboarding, regular updates, and field consultations.
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Collaborate with internal domain leads and external partners to ensure alignment on expectations, timelines, and deliverables.
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Manage stakeholders at national and state levels, enabling open data and AI adoption and digital public infrastructure scale-ups.
Project Execution & Quality Management
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Oversee the day-to-day operations and activities of the project, ensuring timely and effective execution.
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Track progress across multiple streams using agile tools, organising stand-ups, retros, and mid-project reviews
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Facilitate periodic project reviews with Initiative leads, Finance team and other team members in collaboration with product PoCs and support version management
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Ensure documentation, reporting, budgeting, and partner coordination are robust and on schedule
Field Engagement & Travel