Notification For The Post Of IT Solution Manager

Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP) Kerala, A Government of Kerala Company, invites online application for the position of IT Solution Manager. Interested candidates may apply via ONLINE mode only by filling the prescribed application form given in the website of ASAP (www.asapkerala.gov.in/careers/).

The link for online application will be active from 03.10.2024.

The last date for submitting the online application will be 09.10.2024, 5 PM . Interview will be conducted at ASAP HQ Ground Floor, Kinfra Film and Video Park, Kazhakoottam, Trivandrum on 11.10.2024.

Note: Candidates with a minimum of 60% of marks need to apply.

IT Solution Manager

Educational Qualification

BTech in IT/CS or equivalent with three years of experience in IT Project

OR

BTech in IT/CS or equivalent plus MTech in IT/CS or equivalent with 1 year of IT Project Management experience

OR

BTech in IT/CS or equivalent plus MBA with specialization in IT with 1 year of experience in IT Project Management

Experience: Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience is required.

Salary: Rs 30,000/-

Job type: Full-time (On contract basis)

Location : ASAP HQ ,Trivandrum

Technical Skills

• Basic understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC) and methodologies like Agile.
• Basic knowledge of programming concepts or software engineering principles.

• Good communication skills; ability to liaise between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Adaptable to a dynamic work environment with a willingness to learn.

• Responsible for high level requirement finalization of new software applications in consultation with the User divisions.
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps in consultation with stakeholders to align with organizational goals and strategies.
• Act as a Product owner for the development of new softwares/ adding features and performance improvement of existing softwares.
• Conduct periodic review meetings with vendors to ensure software development aligns with the established roadmap and quality standards.
• Provide periodic progress reports to stakeholders on the status of software development projects.
• Prepare test cases and coordinate UAT to ensure software meets user requirements and Expectations.
• Address software issues reported by stakeholders directly or with the support of the development team.
• Ensure timely security audits of applications and resolve any identified issues.
• Implement measures for performance improvement of developed applications based on user feedback.
• Oversee the implementation and configuration of third-party software solutions with the support of vendors.
• Provide Level 1 support to stakeholders, ensuring quick and effective issue resolution.
• Conduct software training sessions for all stakeholders to ensure effective use of the applications.
• Maintaining all related documentation for the applications including technical documents.
• Keep an updated issue log for all software solutions to track and manage problems efficiently.
• Manage ASAPs website, ensuring timely updates and monitoring performance to prevent downtime.
• Periodic monitoring of website performance and prevention of downtime of the website.
• Handle agreements and annual maintenance contract (AMC) activities with the website development team, ensuring timely processing of payments to vendors.

It shall be noted that admittance to various stages of the recruitment will be provisional only, and will not confer any claim unless various other conditions of selection processes are satisfied. Detailed scrutiny of the application/credentials will be conducted before the written test / interview appointment. Any discrepancy found during the detailed scrutiny will result in the rejection of the candidature.

ASAP Kerala reserves the right to shortlist only a limited number of candidates for the written test/ /interview, based on marks secured in their qualifying examination/Interview, desirable qualifications, experience (if any) or location. Candidates should clearly mention the marks scored in their qualifying examination (graduation / post-graduation) in the application.

Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification. In the event of any information provided by the candidate being found false or incorrect at any stage, their candidature/appointment is liable to be cancelled/ terminated without any notice. ASAP Kerala reserves the right to fill or not fill the posts advertised.