IN_Senior Associate_ Technical Project Manager_ Citizen Services_ Advisory_ Hyderabad

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

GPS X-Sector

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions.

In business analysis at PwC, you will focus on analysing and interpreting data to provide strategic insights and recommendations for improving business performance. Your work will involve strong analytical skills and the ability to effectively communicate findings to stakeholders.

Job Description

• Why PWC
  
  
  

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.

Job Description & Summary: At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We’re a network of firms in 157 countries with more than 300,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in Assurance, Advisory and Tax services.   Within Advisory, PwC has a large team that focus on transformation in Government through Digital inclusion. The open position is for a candidate who desires to work with government clients and bring about a change in society. A successful candidate will be expected to work pro-actively and effectively on multiple client engagements over the period of time and take ownership of the entire project delivery he/she entrusted with.

Responsibilities

• Project Location - Guwahati
• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring and delivery of complex application development projects in the government/public sector domain.
• Collaborate with government clients, solution architects, developers, business analysts and QA teams to define and deliver project scope and objectives.
• Manage project schedules, resource plans, budgets and risk registers while ensuring alignment with client expectations and contractual obligations.
• Ensure high-quality delivery through implementation of SDLC best practices (Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid), code reviews, testing processes and deployment planning.
• Coordinate with vendors, OEMs and implementation partners in multi-stakeholder government ecosystems.
• Maintain project documentation including project charters, status reports, change requests and governance dashboards.
• Ensure adherence to IT governance, data privacy, security and compliance standards as applicable to government projects (e.g., CERT-In, IT Act).
• Identify and mitigate project risks, issues and dependencies with proactive planning and communication.
• Support bid management and proposal creation for new government technology opportunities.
  
  
  

Mandatory Skill Sets

• Proven experience managing application development projects end-to-end in the public sector or e-Governance context.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and tools like JIRA, MS Project, Confluence, Git, Jenkins.
• Proficiency in project management tools and documentation - WBS, Gantt Charts, RACI matrices, etc.
• Experience in managing teams comprising developers, testers, analysts and vendors across different locations.
• Sound understanding of government consulting environments, RFP/RFI processes and public procurement norms.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills, especially with senior government officials and implementation partners.
• Experience in quality assurance, UAT and release management.
  
  
  

Preferred Skill Sets

• Exposure to large-scale e-Governance programs (e.g., Digital India, Smart Cities, UIDAI, State Mission Mode Projects).
• Familiarity with cloud-based deployments, open-source platforms or microservices architecture in government systems.
• Understanding of data security, compliance and interoperability frameworks in public sector IT.
• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP).
• Experience working with central/state government departments, public sector units or international donor agencies.
  
  
  

Years Of Experience Required

10 to 15 years of experience in technical project management, with at least 4–5 years in government or e-Governance programs

Education Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related technical field.
• Master’s degree in Technology Management, Public Administration or Business Management is preferred.
• Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) are highly desirable.
  
  
  

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor Degree

Degrees/Field Of Study Preferred

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Agile Technologies, JIRA Tool, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Methodologies, Waterfall SDLC

Optional Skills

Scrum

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date