Program Manager

Position: Program Manager

Location: UIDAI Technology Centre, Bengaluru

Number of Positions: 1

Educational Qualification

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Management, Technology, or related fields.
• Relevant certifications in program/project management (PMP, PRINCE2) preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 10+ years of experience with at least 2 years in program management roles.
• Experience managing innovation programs, government initiatives, or technology partnerships preferred.

Primary Skills

• Strong project and program management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of the innovation ecosystem and technology startups.

Secondary Skills

• Familiarity with financial planning and compliance requirements.
• Data-driven decision-making and reporting proficiency.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute program strategy and outreach.
• Manage candidate evaluation, selection, onboarding, and engagement.
• Coordinate across diverse stakeholders, including startups, Authorized Innovation Partners (AIPs), and government teams.
• Oversee compliance, fund disbursement, milestone validation, and reporting.
• Identify and mitigate program risks and escalations.

The Program Manager will lead and oversee the Scheme, driving strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and program governance. This role ensures alignment with UIDAI objectives, manages coordination with startups, academia, and industry partners, and monitors program progress and compliance.