Senior Product Manager/Project Manager

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About the Organization

Digital India Corporation is a not-for-profit Company set up by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Govt. of India, under Section 8 of Companies Act 2013. Earlier the company was known as ‘Media Lab Asia’. It has been renamed as ‘Digital India Corporation’ w.e.f. Sep 8, 2017. The Company now leads & guides in realizing the vision, objectives and goals of the Digital India program. It provides strategic support to Ministries / Departments of Centre / States to carry forward the mission of Digital India by way of capacity building for e-governance projects, promoting best practices, encouraging Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), nurturing innovations and technologies in various domains. To ensure autonomy and viability of the organization in the long run, DIC, will also collaborate and mobilise partnerships with the industry, to evolve revenue based models for service delivery.

Job Description

As a senior product manager/Project Manager, you will be responsible for a specific project or several projects within the organization. He/she will oversee planning, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting the project using various project management methodologies. You may even be expected to pitch the idea of the project and lead it through to completion. One of the primary role is to act as a bridge between the higher management and those responsible for the execution of the project. You will ensure successful execution of the project.

The successful candidate will be eager to learn and able to work autonomously within a fast-moving and often ambiguous environment. They will have a track record of excellent project management skills, exceeding business KPIs, and be an effective written and verbal communicator with experience working with cross-functional stakeholders across different geographies.

Develop and extend collaborative working relationships with senior clients, relevant stakeholders, quickly understand requirements, resolve problems/issues, suggest solutions and identify areas of improvement

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Have effective communication to convey ideas, expectations, and information to their team, stakeholders, and clients.
• Have capability to successfully lead the team by providing clear direction, motivation, and support.
• Be highly organized to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and resources simultaneously.
• Be able to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to ensure deadlines are met.
• Be able to identify potential risks and take measures to mitigate them before they can negatively impact the project.
• Be able to manage project budgets and make informed decisions to ensure the project stays within budget.
• Be able to quickly identify and solve problems that may arise during a project. Also predict & take preventive actions by foreseeing issues and be prepared for the future. · Be adaptable and adjust plans and strategies to keep the project on track.
• Be able to work collaboratively with their team to achieve project goals.
• Have a good understanding of the technical aspects of projects and be able to communicate effectively with technical team members.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Basic: Bachelor’s degree in computer science/IT/business administration or related fields from a recognized university/institute. Page 3 of 14

 Preferred:

• Master’s degree in computer science/IT/ business administration or related fields from a recognized university/institute.

Basic Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of experience spread across technology, technology policy, and industry.
• 5+ years of program or project management experience
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
• Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
• Relevant certifications in project management and information systems.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Previous experiences of working in a large government organisation will be an advantage.
• Adequate knowledge and familiarity with domestic and global technology practices and regulations.
• Prior experience in large scale ERP projects and transaction-based data management (privacy and security) for large-scale project and organisations.
• Prior experience of working in a large scale civil construction related fields will be an added advantage.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of successfully delivering complex technical projects.
• Proven ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including government officials, technical experts, and industry partners.

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