Head SeMT

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About the Organization

The National e-Governance Division has been set up by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology as an Independent Business Division under the Digital India Corporation {erstwhile Media Lab Asia}. Since 2009, NeGD has been playing a pivotal role in supporting MeitY in Programme Management and implementation of the e-Governance Projects; providing technical and advisory support to Ministries/ Departments, both at Central and State levels along with other Government organizations. NeGD’s major operational areas include programme management, project development, technology management, capacity building, awareness and communications-related activities under the flagship Digital India Programme. NeGD has developed and is managing several National Public Digital Platforms such as DigiLocker, UMANG, Rapid Assessment System, OpenForge, API Setu, Poshan Tracker, Academic Bank of Credits, National Academic Depositories, National AI Portal, MyScheme, India Stack Global, Meri Pehchaan, etc.

Job Description

The Objective of this job is primarily to provide Techno-Program Management Consultancy in overall management of various e-Governance Initiatives/Missions:

• of all the State/UT’s Line Departments.
• on the various IT initiatives of the Central Ministries, MeitY/NeGD/DIC.
• Oversee the functioning of the team working directly under him/her.
• Work closely with the State IT Department / the designated State IT Nodal Agency along with NeGD for successful implementation.

The Head-SeMT would report directly to the State IT Secretary or the Head of the designated State IT Nodal agency, where the SeMT is placed, with a dotted line reporting to the Director CB and President & CEO, NeGD.

Job Responsibilities

Program Management

• Implementation of MMPs, Digital India Program components and other State/UTs IT projects.
• Assist in understanding and analyzing the policy guidelines issued by various central agencies/ committees/ NeGD etc.
• Ensuring that e–Governance projects are aligned with the Digital India Standards.
• Assist in overall appraisal of e-Governance projects / project management and procurement processes for the State Projects.
• Develop and establish administrative governance and monitoring framework for the State IT Department and NeGD.
• Identifying new e-Governance projects for enhancing the existing applications using latest emerging technologies.
• Provide strategic guidance, expertise, and leadership to State/UT Government Officials.
• Provide support for interdepartmental queries related to technical, architectural, inter dependency, standards, security, core ICT infrastructure.
• Manage the financial affairs of the SeMT’s and provide regular inputs to Secretary State IT / NeGD.

SeMT Management

• Overall functioning of SeMT with respect to State Government requirements for implementation of eGovernance initiatives.
• Defining Roles and Responsibilities to the SeMT personnel for ensuring effective service delivery and establishing performance targets.
• Identifying gaps in SeMT personnel for need-based training.
• Mentorship to SeMT personnel based on the project/department requirements.

Capacity Building

• Assist in forming a Capacity Building Team at State Level in coordination with Capacity Building & Management Cell (CBMC), NeGD.
• Identify the training requirements and course finalization for the State with CBMC Division.
• Support the State Government in the roll out of awareness and communication of the Digital India Program.
• Ready to take expert level workshops as and when required based on the expertise.

Technology Management

• Provide technical consultancy in successful implementation & roll-out of the various e-Governance Projects of the State/UT in developing robust ICT infrastructure
• Provide support to State Government in defining the standards for application / infrastructure architecture development in line with emerging technologies.
• Analyze and ensure best Practices / Standards & Guidelines along with strategic control, security, disaster recovery and business continuity for all the existing / proposed IT Projects.
• Ensure utilization of the common infrastructure being setup under Digital India Program for projects implementation at State level.

Miscellaneous

• Assist in EoI / DPR/ RFP/ Contracts and other documents for the State / UT.
• Identify Change Management/ BPR needs of the department and formulate change management strategies.
• Provide progress report of the SeMTs to NeGD.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

Essential

• 15 plus years of experience in IT project management and implementation roles.
• Executed atleast 2 projects in any of the technologies – Big Data Analytics/ Artificial Intelligence/ Machine & Deep Learning/ Blockchain Technology/ Internet of things/ Enterprise Architect/ GIS, Drone & Arial Technology/ Cloud Computing etc

Desirable:

• 8+ years’ experience of managing a complete life cycle of large scale IT / e-Governance projects.
• Certification in PMP / PRINCE2/ SCRUM or equivalent
• Certification in TOGAF, ITIL, Emerging Technologies (Blockchain, AI&ML, Cloud Computing or industry-specific certification)
• Experience in IT Procurement processes
• Experience of working in a Government setup
• In-depth knowledge of business processes, best practices, and industry standards relevant to the government domain
• Exposure to diverse management techniques and capacity building.
• Project Management Skills.
• Strong Communication skills
• Fluent with the local language of the State applied for

Eligible candidates may apply ONLINE: https://ora.digitalindiacorporation.in/

Last date for submission of application: 20.08.2025

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