Technical Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring and delivery of complex application development projects in the government/public sector domain.
• Collaborate with government clients, solution architects, developers, business analysts and QA teams to define and deliver project scope and objectives.
• Manage project schedules, resource plans, budgets and risk registers while ensuring alignment with client expectations and contractual obligations.
• Ensure high-quality delivery through implementation of SDLC best practices (Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid), code reviews, testing processes and deployment planning.
• Coordinate with vendors, OEMs and implementation partners in multi-stakeholder government ecosystems.
• Maintain project documentation including project charters, status reports, change requests and governance dashboards.
• Ensure adherence to IT governance, data privacy, security and compliance standards as applicable to government projects (e.g., CERT-In, IT Act).
• Identify and mitigate project risks, issues and dependencies with proactive planning and communication.
• Support bid management and proposal creation for new government technology opportunities.

Mandatory skill sets:

• Proven experience managing application development projects end-to-end in the public sector or e-Governance context.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and tools like JIRA, MS Project, Confluence, Git, Jenkins.
• Proficiency in project management tools and documentation - WBS, Gantt Charts, RACI matrices, etc.
• Experience in managing teams comprising developers, testers, analysts and vendors across different locations.
• Sound understanding of government consulting environments, RFP/RFI processes and public procurement norms.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills, especially with senior government officials and implementation partners.
• Experience in quality assurance, UAT and release management.

Preferred skill sets:

• Exposure to large-scale e-Governance programs (e.g., Digital India, Smart Cities, UIDAI, State Mission Mode Projects).
• Familiarity with cloud-based deployments, open-source platforms or microservices architecture in government systems.
• Understanding of data security, compliance and interoperability frameworks in public sector IT.
• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP).
• Experience working with central/state government departments, public sector units or international donor agencies.

Years of experience required:

• 10 to 15 years of experience in technical project management, with at least 45 years in government or e-Governance programs

Education qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related technical field.
• Master’s degree in Technology Management, Public Administration or Business Management is preferred.
• Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) are highly desirable.