Program Manager- E-Procurement Program Management Unit

-Procurement: Improving procurement policies, processes and decisions to improve value for money in public procurement

-Regulation: Assessment of market failures and design and execution of proportionate regulatory interventions to address these

-Policy: Development of sectoral policy to incentivize cost effective service delivery, through the most appropriate models

CEGIS is working closely with the Government of Tamil Nadu to support their effort in strengthening their procurement system that involves development and deployment of an e-procurement platform (called Government eProcurement System by NIC GePNIC) and integrating modules pertaining to procurement planning (e.g., estimate preparation platform) and post-award governance (e.g., digitizing processes for measurement of works completed and payment to contractors i.e., e- Measurement Book, Contractor Module) to enable a full procurement life-cycle view across departments, sectors and projects in the medium term. In this context, the Tamil Nadu Finance Department has onboarded CDAC a Government of India entity to design, develop, launch and maintain IT systems pertaining to procurement planning and post-award for works contract (to begin with) in close coordination with various line departments and CEGIS. The Tamil Nadu Finance Department is in the process of setting up a Program Management Unit that would provide operational and need-based strategic support to the nodal officer in charge of the eProcurement initiative. The PMU shall have members from the Finance Department, representations from Departments including Public Works, Rural Development, Highways, Information Technology and from CEGIS. It is proposed that a two- member team, namely a Program Manager and a Program Associate shall be deputed to the proposed eProcurement PMU for a period of one year with possible extension based on mutual agreement. This JD outlines the Roles and Responsibilities and Educational Qualifications for the role of the Program Manager in the eProcurement PMU.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement (50% time):

Strategically Evaluates External Stakeholders:

Reviews Stakeholder Feedback:

Technical Expertise and Solution Design (30% time)

Knowledge Product Development (20% time):

Education and Experience:

Required Skills, Characteristics, and Qualities for the role:

1. Fluency in English and Proficiency in Regional Languages: Fluency in English language and proficiency in Tamil is desirable for effective communication with a diverse set of stakeholders

2. Exceptional Communication Skills: Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively to various audiences, both internally and externally, fostering understanding and alignment across stakeholders.

3. Robust Planning and Organizational Abilities: Proven track record in setting priorities, planning timelines, and meeting deadlines with precision, while maintaining attention to detail and delivering high-quality outputs consistently.

4. Innovative Thinking and Risk Management: Willingness to think creatively, take calculated risks, and translate ideas into actionable initiatives, fostering a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement.

5. Active Collaboration and Empathy: High capacity for collaboration, actively listening to diverse perspectives, and valuing input from team members and stakeholders, fostering a culture of inclusivity and mutual respect.

6. Strategic Relationship Building: Proven ability to cultivate and manage high-level relationships with partner organizations, particularly within Indian state governments, to advance program objectives effectively.