Job Opportunity for Program Lead at Digital India Corporation in New Delhi

Job Title

Program Lead

Job Category

Contract Basis – Consolidated

Project

LoKOS

Travel Required

YES

Location

New Delhi/ Mumbai

Position Type

Full Time

No. of Post

1

Job Details

Position title: Program Lead

Roles & responsibilities

A Program Manager/Delivery Head is responsible for overseeing and managing large-scale projects and programs within an organization. The role involves ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The Program Manager/Delivery Head must have excellent leadership skills, as well as the ability to coordinate and manage a team of project managers and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Management: The Program Manager/Delivery Head is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and tracking of programs and projects. They must ensure that all aspects of the project are properly planned, executed, and controlled to achieve the desired results.
• Budget Management: The Program Manager/Delivery Head must develop and manage budgets for the projects they oversee. They must ensure that all resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, are allocated effectively and efficiently to achieve project goals within budget constraints.
• Stakeholder Management: The Program Manager/Delivery Head must communicate with all stakeholders, including clients, team members, and senior management, to ensure that project goals and requirements are clearly understood and that expectations are met.
• Team Management: The Program Manager/Delivery Head must provide leadership and guidance to project managers and team members. They must ensure that all team members are working collaboratively, and that they have the necessary resources and support to carry out their roles effectively.
• Risk Management: The Program Manager/Delivery Head must identify, assess, and manage risks associated with the projects they oversee. They must develop risk mitigation strategies to minimize the impact of any potential risks on project outcomes.
• Quality Assurance: The Program Manager/Delivery Head must ensure that projects are delivered to the required quality standards. They must establish and monitor quality control processes to ensure that all deliverables meet the required specifications.
• Reporting: The Program Manager/Delivery Head must provide regular reports on project progress, budget status, and other key metrics to senior management and other stakeholders. They must also provide timely updates on any issues or risks that arise during the project lifecycle.

Qualification, Experience and desired Skill

Qualification:

• Graduate in a Business Administration, Engineering, Science or relevant field.
• Preferable MBA or Masters in relevant areas like Public Administration or Public Policy or Social Sciences or Technology.

Experience:

• 20+ years of experience in program management, project management, or delivery management in a related industry.
• Communication skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, as the Program Manager/Delivery Head will need to effectively communicate with stakeholders, team members, and clients.
• Leadership skills: Excellent leadership and people management skills, as the Program Manager/Delivery Head will be responsible for leading and motivating a team of professionals.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills: The ability to analyse complex problems, identify solutions, and make decisions quickly and effectively is critical for this role.
• Technical knowledge: Familiarity with project management software, methodologies, and tools, as well as experience working with technical teams and understanding of technology trends.
• Strategic thinking: The ability to think strategically and develop long-term plans and strategies to achieve business goals.
• Customer focus: A strong customer focus and the ability to understand customer needs and requirements.
• Financial management: Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Adaptability and flexibility: The ability to adapt to changing circumstances, work under pressure, and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

General Conditions applicable to all applicants covered under this advertisement

• Those candidates, who are already in regular or contractual employment under Central / State Government, Public Sector Undertakings or Autonomous Bodies, are expected to 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.
• Digital India Corporation reserves the right to fill all or some or none of the positions advertised without assigning any reason as it deems fit.
• The positions are purely temporary in nature for the project of Digital India Corporation and the appointees shall not derive any right or claim for permanent appointment at Digital India Corporation or on any vacancies existing or that shall be advertised for recruitment by Digital India Corporation in future.
• Digital India Corporation reserves the right to terminate the appointments of all positions with a notice of one month or without any notice by paying one month’s salary in lieu of the notice period.
• The maximum age shall be as on the last date of receipt of the applications. Screening of applications will be based on qualifications, age academic record and relevant experience.