Digital India Corporation / Bhashini is currently inviting applications for the position of Engagement Manager – Lucknow purely on Consolidated / Contract basis.

The last date for submission of applications shall be 29-12-2024.  

Name of the post: Engagement Manager – Lucknow

Number of Positions: 01

Reports to: CEO – DIBD

Location : Mumbai

Job Responsibilities 

1. Lead and oversee the State & Government portfolio within the Division, ensuring alignment with Bhashini’s strategic objectives and seamless execution of initiatives across states.
2. Develop and sustain strong relationships with state governments, central agencies, and other stakeholders to advance Bhashini’s mission. Act as the primary representative of Bhashini in state-level meetings, forums, and events.
3. Identify, onboard, and collaborate with state and central government partners to foster innovation and achieve project goals.
4. Lead sales efforts for large-value IT solutions, leveraging consulting expertise to deliver tailored value propositions.
5. Prepare and present comprehensive technical proposals for state and central government projects, ensuring alignment with policy requirements.
6. Leverage deep knowledge of the region’s language, culture, and administrative processes to customize project strategies.
7. Ensure all state-specific initiatives are designed and executed to address localized challenges and opportunities.
8. Plan and manage state-level initiatives, such as hackathons, conferences, and innovation challenges, in collaboration with state governments to drive engagement.
9. Execute policy-level sprints by keeping operations and initiatives on schedule, with all activities meeting predefined project milestones.
10. Design and implement efficient workflows and frameworks to support project rollout in each state, closely monitoring performance, addressing challenges, and maintaining accountability to state-specific needs.
11. Bring a startup-oriented approach to problem-solving, showcasing adaptability, resourcefulness, and agility in driving results.
12. Conduct training sessions and workshops to equip state government partners with the tools, protocols, and knowledge essential for sustaining Bhashini initiatives.
13. Maintain transparent communication with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring alignment, accountability, and regular updates on project progress.
14. Exhibit strong analytical skills and sound judgment to address operational challenges swiftly and make informed decisions under business demands.
15. Manage complex, long-term projects with exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and adaptability to evolving project needs.
16. Stay updated on the latest trends in technology and communications, applying relevant insights to improve Bhashini’s project offerings.
17. Demonstrated success in a similar role, with the ability to drive results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with minimal supervision.
18. Demonstrate excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities, ensuring clarity and collaboration across teams.
19. Be willing to travel extensively to maintain strong relationships and ensure effective project implementation at the grassroots level.

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About Digital India Bhashini Division (DIBD)

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) under the Digital India Programme has undertaken a unique initiative, Bhashini, the National Language Translation Mission. Mission Bhashini was launched by Hon’ble PM on 4th July 2022 during Digital India Week 2022 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Vision of Bhashini to “Harness natural language technologies to enable a diverse ecosystem of contributors, partnering entities and citizens for the purpose of transcending language barriers, thereby ensuring digital inclusion and digital empowerment in an Aatma Nirbhar Bharat.”

In order to build this ecosystem, The Digital India Bhashini Division (DIBD), an Independent Business Division under Digital India Corporation (DIC). The DIBD is managing and executing the activities of “National Language Translation Mission”: Bhashini. Bhashini has been developed as a platform where various components have been integrated to bring stakeholders together. Bhashini works with some of the premier academic institutes, including IITs and IIITs) in India. These institutes are developing state of the art language AI models for various Indian languages. Bhashini platform already hosts 1000+ AI based language models in various technologies.