Senior Project Management Consultant

Job Objective
The objective of this team is to deliver specialized project management consultancy for IT projects within various Ministries, Departments, and State Governments in India. As part of a PMC team, the consultant will guide the full lifecycle of IT initiatives under Digital India and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), from initiation to closure, while documenting best practices and ensuring alignment with national standards. This position collaborates closely with NeGD to optimize governance, mitigate risks, and drive successful IT project outcomes.

Team Composition Positio n-Senior Project Management Consultant
No. of Post s-02
Experienc e-Minimum 10 years

Primary Responsibilities

Assist NeGD in enhancing IT project lifecycle management through structured consultancy, emphasizing end-to-end processes including planning, execution, monitoring, and clos ure.

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 mappings.
Conduct regular reviews, risk assessments, and progress tracking using PMO dashboards to maintain project health throughout the lifecycle .

Deliverables

Comprehensive IT Project Lifecycle Management Plan with standardized templates for phases and tools.
Monthly and quarterly monitoring reports on IT project progress and lifecycle milestones.
Lessons learned reports for completed IT initiatives, focusing on lifecycle improvements.
Knowledge compendium on IT project governance and best practices in lifecycle management. Documentation as case studies and sessions for iGOT, Mission Karmayogi.
Recommendations for capacity building and process enhancements in IT consultancy.

Education :

Essential:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Technology, Computer Science

Desirable:
Master's degree in project management, Data Systems, or Digital Transformation preferred

Experience:
Minimum 10 years 'experience in ICT project management or Digital Governance consulting.
Experience in developing DPRs, RFPs, and procurement support documentation for digital programs.
Worked on emerging technologies (AI, Cloud, Cyber security or Blockchain) and their application in government.

Certifications:

Desirable :
PMP / PRINCE2 Foundation, Agile Scrum Master, or ITIL v4.
Additional Advantage in ET:
Certification in Cloud or Data Governance frameworks (e.g., AWS Cloud Practitioner, CDMP).

LAST DATE TO APPLY: 21.11.2025