SUMMARY

The Engagement Architect - Level III for Bhashini, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, will lead the design and execution of the engagement lifecycle with external organizations. The engagement architect should be able to automate the engagement processes both in the public and private sectors. The Engagement Architect will play a critical role in driving collaboration, ensuring compliance, and enabling impactful outcomes for Bhashini’s strategic initiatives.

Location - Delhi

ABOUT US  -  https://www.wadhwaniai.org/

Wadhwani AI is a nonprofit institute building and deploying applied AI solutions to solve critical issues in public health, agriculture, education, and urban development in underserved communities in the global south. We collaborate with governments, social sector organizations, academic and research institutions, and domain experts to identify real-world problems, and develop practical AI solutions to tackle these issues with the aim of making a substantial positive impact.

We have over 30+ AI projects supported by leading philanthropies such as Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USAID and Google.org. With a team of over 200 professionals, our expertise encompasses AI/ML research and innovation, software engineering, domain knowledge, design and user research.

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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Building roadmaps

○  Identifying strengths and risks of a particular engagement and building strategies accordingly

○  Design templatized strategies for particular kinds of engagement

○  Automating processes and procedures for engagements 

2. Collaboration with Internal Teams

○  Work closely with the technical, product, and leadership teams to incorporate domain expertise into      proposal design and evaluation criteria.

○  Provide actionable feedback and insights to improve alignment between external submissions and        Bhashini’s technical and strategic needs.

3.Continuous Improvement

○  Monitor and assess engagement processes to identify areas for improvement and optimize proposal      design and evaluation frameworks.

○  Stay updated on industry trends, government policies, and best practices to enhance Bhashini’s            engagement strategy.

REQUIREMENTS

●  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field; technical    background is a plus.

●  8+ years of experience in proposal development, bid management, or stakeholder engagement, preferably in consulting or government-focused roles.

●  Deep understanding of government norms, inter-ministerial processes, and compliance requirements.

●  Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience engaging with senior leadership, ministry representatives, and external organizations.

●  Strong project management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple engagements and meet tight deadlines.

●  Proficiency in proposal tools, documentation software, and presentation tools.

Preferred Qualifications

●  Experience with software sales experience in the private sector specially SASS

●  Experience with defining and automating processes of engagements

●  Experience working with the State Governments or within the Government of India or related public-sector projects or has served an adviser role in a central or state government on technical projects

●  Familiarity with large-scale technology initiatives or digital transformation projects, such as language and AI-focused solutions.

●  Certification in Proposal/Bid Management or Project Management.

Key Competencies

●  Strategic Thinking and Planning

●  Stakeholder Collaboration and Negotiation

●  Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

●  Process Orientation and Compliance Adherence

●  Strong Interpersonal and Teamwork Skills

We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourage qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity, and disability. If you have any questions, please email us at careers@wadhwaniai.org.