Project Manager – PMU Lead
Role Purpose
The Project Manager (PMU Lead) shall be responsible for overall programme governance, coordination, and assurance for Digital Mission Mode Projects including the coordination with the SI responsible for development and associated digital infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Provide overall programme governance and leadership for PMU activities.
Monitor SI/MSP adherence to:
Approved Scope of Work
Milestones and timelines
SLAs and contractual obligations
Establish and manage project governance structures, including:
Weekly operational reviews
Monthly management reviews
Quarterly steering committee meetings
Review and validate key SI deliverables, including:
Project plans
Architecture and design documents
Progress reports and invoices
Maintain and review RAID registers (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies).
Identify early warning signals, delivery risks, and inter-dependencies.
Facilitate escalation and resolution of programme-level issues.
Support the leadership with decision notes, options analysis, and recommendations.
Oversee smooth transition and knowledge transfer from outgoing SI to incoming SI.
Ensure compliance with applicable standards and guidelines (MeitY, CERT-In, DPDP Act, GIGW, STQC).
Key Deliverables
Integrated Programme Plan & Milestone Tracker
Weekly and Monthly Progress Reports
Executive Dashboards and Steering Committee Notes
Updated RAID Registers
Transition & Knowledge Assurance Reports
Required Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / technology / management (MBA preferred).
Minimum 08 years of experience in large-scale government IT programmes.
At least 5 years in programme / project management roles.
Experience working with Central Government Ministries, Regulators, or Statutory Bodies.
Strong understanding of SI-driven delivery models and governance frameworks.
PMP / PRINCE2 / Agile certification preferred.
Key Skills
Programme governance and risk management
Stakeholder coordination and escalation handling
Strong documentation and reporting skills
Understanding of government procurement and IT contracts.
