Program Manager / General Manager – NeGD
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Qualification
- Qualification: Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Management, or a related field.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 15 years of experience in managing large-scale, multi-stakeholder Government/PSU IT programmes, preferably citizen-centric digital platforms.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 50 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Program Manager / General Manager role at NeGD is a pivotal opportunity for seasoned professionals to lead the "One Pension One Portal (OPOP)" project, a significant e-governance initiative. This single vacancy offers a chance to drive strategic decision-making and oversee phased delivery of a citizen-centric digital platform, with a competitive salary that reflects the seniority and impact of the position. Candidates with a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Management and extensive experience in large-scale IT programs will find this role highly rewarding, contributing directly to national digital infrastructure.
- This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of pension administration through a unified digital platform.
- Candidates should be prepared to manage complex stakeholder relationships across various government departments and agencies.
- The role involves ensuring compliance with critical digital governance acts like DPDP Act 2023 and WCAG 2.1 AA.
- Strong leadership in vendor management and contractual milestones for system integrators is a key aspect of this role.
- Applicants should highlight any certifications like PMP, PgMP, or Prince2 to demonstrate advanced program management capabilities.
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Additional Salary Information
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Important Dates
Selection Process
The selection process will involve an assessment of applications, potentially followed by interviews for shortlisted candidates.
Application Fees
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Reservation
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How to Apply
- Eligible candidates may apply ONLINE through the official recruitment portal: https://ora.digitalindiacorporation.in/ The last date for submission of the application is 06.10.2026.
- Candidates 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' (NOC) with the application or produce it at the time of interview.
- For any queries, candidates may contact the HR Team, National e-Governance Division, at Negdhr@digitalindia.gov.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
The salary for the Program Manager / General Manager role is not explicitly mentioned in the notification. Candidates should refer to the official detailed notification for pay scale information.
Candidates need a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Management, or a related field for the Program Manager / General Manager position.
The maximum age limit for the Program Manager / General Manager position is 50 years as of the closing date of application.