Program Manager (AI) – Contract Position

- The National e-Governance Division (NeGD), under the Digital India Corporation (DIC), invites applications for a contract-based Program Manager (AI) role for a period of 3 years (extendable as per project requirements).
- The role involves managing a portfolio of AI projects for government departments, including vendor contracts, governance reporting, and team leadership across in-house teams and empanelled agencies.
- NeGD is a key player in Digital India initiatives, including DigiLocker, UMANG, Poshan Tracker, and AI-driven platforms, supporting e-governance projects at central and state levels.
- The position is based in New Delhi but may require transfers to project locations as per NeGD’s policy.

- Educational Qualification:
• Mandatory: B.Tech./B.E. or equivalent technical degree.
• Desirable: MBA or Master’s degree.
• Desirable (not mandatory): Certifications like PMP, PgMP, or SAFe.
• Non-traditional backgrounds with strong verifiable delivery records will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
- Experience:
• Minimum 10+ years in technology delivery (12+ years preferred).
• Minimum 3 years managing AI, data, or platform program delivery.
• Demonstrated delivery of multi-team technology programs with external vendors, including documented scope, budget, and outcomes.
• Experience with milestone-based contracts, acceptance, and payment processes.
• Experience with governance reporting to senior leadership, boards, or steering committees.
• Experience leading Product Managers, Business Analysts, or program staff.
• Government experience is not required.

- Screening of applications based on qualifications, age, and relevant experience.
- NeGD reserves the right to set higher thresholds for qualifications/experience and limit candidates for interviews.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
- NeGD reserves the right to not select any candidate without assigning a reason.
- Shortlisted candidates must complete a practical assessment:
• Create a one-page integrated plan (critical path, milestones) for a given project scenario.
• Provide a status note for a steering committee based on 15 project options.
• Discuss a vendor escalation scenario in a follow-up discussion.

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- No explicit list of required documents provided in the notification. Applicants should refer to the official website for guidance.

• No explicit mention of an application fee is found in the provided job notification text.: If an application fee is required, it is not detailed in the raw text provided.