Engagement Manager (States)

- Lead and oversee the State & Government portfolio within DIBD, ensuring alignment with BHASHINI’s strategic objectives and seamless execution of initiatives across states.
- Develop and sustain strong relationships with state governments, central agencies, and other stakeholders to advance BHASHINI’s mission.
- Act as the primary representative of BHASHINI in state-level meetings, forums, and events.
- Identify, onboard, and collaborate with state and central government partners to foster innovation and achieve project goals.
- Lead sales efforts for large-value IT solutions, leveraging consulting expertise to deliver tailored value propositions.
- Prepare and present comprehensive technical proposals for state and central government projects, ensuring alignment with policy requirements.
- Leverage deep knowledge of the region’s language, culture, and administrative processes to customize project strategies.
- Ensure all state-specific initiatives are designed and executed to address localized challenges and opportunities.
- Plan and manage state-level initiatives, such as hackathons, conferences, and innovation challenges, in collaboration with state governments to drive engagement.
- Execute policy-level sprints by keeping operations and initiatives on schedule, with all activities meeting predefined project milestones.
- Design and implement efficient workflows and frameworks to support project rollout in each state, closely monitoring performance, addressing challenges, and maintaining accountability to state-specific needs.
- Bring a startup-oriented approach to problem-solving, showcasing adaptability, resourcefulness, and agility in driving results.
- Conduct training sessions and workshops to equip state government partners with the tools, protocols, and knowledge essential for sustaining BHASHINI initiatives.
- Maintain transparent communication with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring alignment, accountability, and regular updates on project progress.
- Exhibit strong analytical skills and sound judgment to address operational challenges swiftly and make informed decisions under business demands.
- Manage complex, long-term projects with exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and adaptability to evolving project needs.
- Stay updated on the latest trends in technology and communications, applying relevant insights to improve BHASHINI’s project offerings.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities, ensuring clarity and collaboration across teams.
- Willing to travel extensively to maintain strong relationships and ensure effective project implementation at the grassroots level.

- Full-time B.S./B.Tech./B.E. or equivalent degree or B.Sc. (IT/CS) with a Post Graduation in a Technical Background may be considered.
- MBA/MTech (preferable).
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in IT solutions sales or consulting, with a strong focus on large-value items, including demonstrated expertise in preparing technical proposals.
- Prior relevant experience in a government-facing role is highly desirable, with a proven track record of preparing technical proposals for Central and State Governments.
- Exposure to working in a startup environment & experience in handling policy-level execution of innovation sprints will be a significant advantage.
- Preference will be given to candidates who are natives of the region for which they are applying and are fluent in the regional language.
- Formal educational qualifications and experience may be relaxed for exceptional candidates.

- Screening of applications will be based on qualifications, age, academic record, and relevant experience.
- Digital India Corporation reserves the right to fix higher thresholds of qualifications and experience for screening and limiting the number of candidates for interview.
- Only shortlisted candidates shall be invited for selection interviews.
- Digital India Corporation reserves the right to not select any of the candidates without assigning any reason thereof.

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- Candidates already in regular or contractual employment under Central/State Government, Public Sector Undertakings, or Autonomous Bodies must apply through proper channel or attach a ‘No Objection Certificate’ from the employer concerned with the application OR produce No Objection Certificate at the time of interview.

- No application fee is mentioned in the notification.