Project Manager (E-Governance / Government Projects)

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Project Manager to spearhead the execution and delivery of the GIPL project based in Surat. In this non-development operational role, you will manage day-to-day project milestones, coordinate with government departments, supervise field operations, and ensure high-quality, timely deliverables.

Role & responsibilities

• End-to-End Project Execution: Plan, execute, and systematically monitor the project lifecycle to ensure deliverables remain strictly within scope, timeline, and quality benchmarks.
• Team Supervision & Allocation: Coordinate, guide, and mentor the project team. Allocate daily task assignments and track execution progress against performance targets.
• Stakeholder & Client Management: Serve as the primary, trusted point of contact for the client (GIPL) and various government departments. Address queries, manage expectations, and resolve issues promptly.
• Operations & Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot day-to-day operational hurdles and handle basic technical infrastructure issues to ensure zero project disruption.
• Field Monitoring: Conduct planned field visits to project sites across the region as required to evaluate progress and verify operational compliance.
• Reporting & Documentation: Compile accurate, periodic Management Information System (MIS) progress reports for corporate management and clients while maintaining structured project documentation.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education: Bachelor's degree in any discipline (Graduate). An MBA is highly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years (1015 years preferred) of overall professional experience, with substantial years spent leading or managing projects.
• Industry Domain: Proven experience working on E-Governance or Government Projects is mandatory. Exposure to IT Services, ITeS, GIS/Geospatial Services, or the Oil & Gas/Petroleum sector is a strong advantage.
• Tools & Skills: Advanced working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and project tracking/reporting applications.
• Language & Mobility: Willingness to travel for field visits. Fluency in Hindi and Gujarati is highly advantageous for regional stakeholder management.