IN_SeniorAssociate_ IT Procurement Manager_ Citizen Services_ Advisory_ Hyderabad

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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 Vijayawada · Lead the IT procurement lifecycle for government consulting engagements, including scope finalization, RFP preparation, bid process management and contract execution. · Develop and manage procurement strategies that align with government regulations (e.g., GFR, CVC guidelines, GeM policies, State-specific procurement acts). · Design and execute transparent and compliant RFP/RFQ/RFI processes, including bid evaluations and vendor shortlisting. · Coordinate with government stakeholders, legal teams and advisory consultants to define procurement requirements and evaluation frameworks. · Negotiate and manage contracts, including MSAs, SOWs, and change orders, ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgets. · Manage vendor relationships, monitor performance and ensure delivery as per contract terms, particularly in IT infrastructure, application development and managed services. · Provide advisory support to government clients on procurement policy, benchmarking and industry best practices. · Prepare documentation for audit readiness and ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements. · Work closely with cross-functional internal teams (legal, finance, technology) and external stakeholders (government departments, bidders, regulators).

Mandatory skill sets:

· Proven experience in IT Procurement for Government or PSU projects. · Deep understanding of public procurement policies, including GFR, GeM, CVC and e-procurement portals. · Knowledge of eProcurement platforms (CPP Portal, State eTendering systems). · Experience in preparing and managing large-scale government RFPs for IT projects (e.g., system integrators, cloud service providers, OEMs). · Strong contract management and negotiation skills. · Hands-on experience in vendor governance and performance monitoring in public sector settings. · Familiarity with IT categories: data centers, ERP, custom application development, system integration, network infrastructure.

· Strong documentation, presentation and client communication skills.

Preferred skill sets:

· Prior experience working with State or Central Government consulting engagements. · Exposure to World Bank / ADB / DFID-funded procurement processes. · Understanding of Data Privacy, Cybersecurity and IP clauses in public contracts.

Years of experience required:

· 8 to 12 years of total experience, with at least 5 years in government IT procurement or public sector consulting roles.

Education qualification:

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / IT / Public Policy / Business Administration or equivalent.

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