Program Manager – AI Project Implementation

Delhi - India

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 05-07years

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

AI Strategy Consulting Team

Job Title

Program Manager AI Project Implementation

Location

New Delhi (with travel to client locations as required)

Engagement Context

The Program Manager will provide program support to ministries and departments in implementation of AI projects working closely with WGDTs core team and designated teams from ministries/departments. Each Program Manager will typically support two AI projects in parallel selected jointly by WGDT and the client from the approved AI Strategy Roadmap. The role is advisory and delivery-assurance oriented; implementation remains with the Ministry/Department and its appointed partners.

Role Objective

To ensure disciplined execution coordination and outcome tracking of priority AI initiative(s) identified under the AI Strategy Roadmap by providing programme management support to client ministry/State Department and acting as the single point of coordination across stakeholders.

The role does not involve software development or vendor delivery but focuses on programme and advisory support.

Key Responsibilities

1. AI Project Programme Management

Own end-to-end programme management for assigned AI projects from post-roadmap initiation through PoC/pilot and scale-up phases.
Translate high-level roadmap recommendation and solution document into actionable project plans including milestones dependencies and deliverables.
Work with WGDTs AI Strategic Consulting team to develop Scope of Work SLAs and RFP.
Track progress against agreed timelines scope and outcomes and flag risks and bottlenecks early.
Ensure projects remain aligned with the original policy and service delivery objectives not just technical milestones.

2. Stakeholder Coordination and PoC/Pilot Support

Act as the primary coordination interface between:

WGDT AT strategic consulting team
Client Ministry/Department leadership AI Champions and working teams
Implementation agency (SI Startup NIC State IT/AI Agency or empanelled vendor as applicable).

Track agreed KPIs and outcome metrics ensuring consistent reporting and evidence-based decision-making.
Facilitate regular review meetings working sessions and decision forums.
Documenting pilot learnings
Identifying institutional process and technology gaps

Desired Qualifications and Experience

Education

Bachelors degree in engineering Management Public Policy or a related field
Post-graduate qualification (MBA MPP MPA etc.) preferred

Experience

58 years of experience in:

Programme / project management
Digital transformation initiatives
Preference will be given to those with experience of working in government or regulated sectors

Demonstrated experience managing multi-stakeholders
Prior exposure to AI data or digital platforms is highly desirable (hands-on technical expertise not required)

Key Skills and Competencies

Strong programme and project management skills
Ability to operate in complex environments with multiple stakeholders like government
Structured thinking and problem-solving ability
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with senior-stakeholder presence
Ability to balance strategic intent with operational execution
High degree of ownership maturity and comfort with ambiguity

What Success Looks Like in This Role

AI projects move from roadmap to execution without loss of momentum
Client teams are clear on roles timelines and outcomes
Risks and bottlenecks are anticipated and addressed proactively
PoCs/Pilots are executed with discipline and translated into scale-ready initiatives

Required Skills:

Engagement Context The Program Manager will provide program support to ministries and departments in implementation of AI projects working closely with WGDTs core team and designated teams from ministries/departments. Each Program Manager will typically support two AI projects in parallel selected jointly by WGDT and the client from the approved AI Strategy Roadmap. The role is advisory and delivery-assurance oriented; implementation remains with the Ministry/Department and its appointed partners. Role Objective To ensure disciplined execution coordination and outcome tracking of priority AI initiative(s) identified under the AI Strategy Roadmap by providing programme management support to client ministry/State Department and acting as the single point of coordination across stakeholders. The role does not involve software development or vendor delivery but focuses on programme and advisory support. Key Responsibilities 1. AI Project Programme Management Own end-to-end programme management for assigned AI projects from post-roadmap initiation through PoC/pilot and scale-up phases. Translate high-level roadmap recommendation and solution document into actionable project plans including milestones dependencies and deliverables. Work with WGDTs AI Strategic Consulting team to develop Scope of Work SLAs and RFP. Track progress against agreed timelines scope and outcomes and flag risks and bottlenecks early. Ensure projects remain aligned with the original policy and service delivery objectives not just technical milestones. 2. Stakeholder Coordination and PoC/Pilot Support Act as the primary coordination interface between: o WGDT AT strategic consulting team o Client Ministry/Department leadership AI Champions and working teams o Implementation agency (SI Startup NIC State IT/AI Agency or empanelled vendor as applicable). Track agreed KPIs and outcome metrics ensuring consistent reporting and evidence-based decision-making. Facilitate regular review meetings working sessions and decision forums. Documenting pilot learnings Identifying institutional process and technology gaps Desired Qualifications and Experience Education Bachelors degree in engineering Management Public Policy or a related field Post-graduate qualification (MBA MPP MPA etc.) preferred Experience 58 years of experience in: o Programme / project management o Digital transformation initiatives o Preference will be given to those with experience of working in government or regulated sectors Demonstrated experience managing multi-stakeholders Prior exposure to AI data or digital platforms is highly desirable (hands-on technical expertise not required) Key Skills and Competencies Strong programme and project management skills Ability to operate in complex environments with multiple stakeholders like government Structured thinking and problem-solving ability Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with senior-stakeholder presence Ability to balance strategic intent with operational execution High degree of ownership maturity and comfort with ambiguity

Required Education:

MBA

AI Strategy Consulting Team Job TitleProgram Manager AI Project Implementation LocationNew Delhi (with travel to client locations as required) Engagement ContextThe Program Manager will provide program support to ministries and departments in implementation of AI projects working closely with WGDTs...