Project Manager - Government Projects

Position:  Project Manager

Experience:

5+ Years

Location:

Pan India (Travel Required)

About the Role
Innovatiview India is looking for a dynamic and result-oriented  Project Manager  to lead and manage large-scale  Education, ICT, ITES, Digital Learning, and Smart Classroom projects  across government departments, educational institutions, and public sector organizations. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience planning, executing, and delivering technology-enabled education projects within defined timelines and budgets, with strong stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Execution
Lead end-to-end implementation of Education, ICT, Smart Classroom, Digital Learning, and IT-enabled projects.
Develop project plans, implementation schedules, resource allocation plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
Ensure projects are delivered within scope, timeline, budget, and quality parameters.
Monitor project progress and take corrective actions to address delays or issues.
Government Client & Stakeholder Management
Act as the primary point of contact for Government departments, bureaucrats, and other stakeholders.
Conduct regular review meetings and provide project status updates to clients and senior management.
Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve project-related concerns promptly.
Team Management
Coordinate with cross-functional teams including technical, operations, procurement, training, and support teams.
Guide field implementation teams and ensure smooth deployment across project locations.
Track team performance and ensure adherence to project milestones.
Vendor & Partner Coordination
Manage relationships with OEMs, system integrators, implementation partners, and service providers.
Ensure timely procurement, delivery, installation, and commissioning of project components.
Monitor vendor performance against agreed SLAs.
Required Skills & Competencies
Strong understanding of  Education Technology (EdTech), ICT, Smart Classrooms, Digital Learning Solutions, and ITES Projects .
Proven experience in managing Government Education Projects, ICT initiatives, or large-scale technology deployments.
Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing skills.
Strong project planning, scheduling, and execution capabilities.
Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication, presentation, and reporting abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Education Technology, or related field.
MBA/PGDM in Project Management or Operations will be an added advantage.
PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification preferred.

Preferred Experience
5+ years of experience in Project Management.
Experience in  Government Education, ICT, Digital Classroom, Smart School, PM eVIDYA, DIKSHA, ICT@Schools, ITES, Digital Learning, or Technology-enabled Education Projects .
Experience working with State Education Departments, Government Schools, Universities, Higher Education Institutions, or Public Sector Organizations.
Experience managing multi-location deployments and field operations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Project delivery within agreed timelines and budgets.
Achievement of project milestones and SLAs.
Client satisfaction and stakeholder feedback.
Effective risk and issue management.
Quality compliance and audit scores.
Team productivity and resource utilization.
Timely submission of reports, documentation, and project closures.