About this role
The Manager – Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) will support the planning, implementation, and operational oversight of national digital public infrastructure initiatives. The role focuses on coordination, execution, and governance of DPI platforms to ensure they are interoperable, secure, scalable, and aligned with approved national digital policies and standards. Key Responsibilities DPI Program Execution & Coordination Support implementation of approved DPI initiatives and roadmaps under PDA’s mandate. Coordinate with technical teams, vendors, and government stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of DPI components. Track milestones, dependencies, and risks across DPI programs and escalate issues as required. Platform & Technical Oversight (Non-Hands-On) Support review of DPI platform designs, architectures, and implementation plans. Ensure DPI systems adhere to agreed principles for interoperability, scalability, resilience, and security. Coordinate technical assessments and readiness reviews with internal and external experts. Interoperability & Standards Adoption Support adoption of common standards, APIs, and data-sharing mechanisms across public sector systems. Assist in developing and maintaining reference architectures, technical guidelines, and onboarding frameworks for DPI usage. Work with stakeholders to resolve integration and interoperability challenges. Governance, Risk & Compliance Support implementation of governance frameworks for DPI platforms, including access, onboarding, and usage controls. Monitor compliance with applicable laws, cybersecurity policies, and PDA guidelines. Identify operational and implementation risks and support mitigation planning. Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination Act as a coordination focal point with ministries, regulators, provincial governments, and public sector entities. Support consultations, working groups, and inter-agency forums related to DPI initiatives. Assist in stakeholder communications and change management activities. Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation Track DPI performance indicators, adoption metrics, and implementation progress. Prepare reports, dashboards, and briefing notes for senior management and government stakeholders. Maintain structured documentation, records, and repositories related to DPI initiatives. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Public Policy, or a related discipline. A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an advantage. Experience 5 plus years of relevant experience in digital platforms, e-government programs, IT systems, or digital transformation initiatives. Experience supporting multi-stakeholder or cross-government digital programs is preferred. Required Skills & Competencies Working knowledge of Digital Public Infrastructure concepts and shared digital platforms Understanding of system integration, APIs, and interoperability principles Familiarity with cybersecurity, data governance, and compliance requirements Strong coordination, stakeholder management, and communication skills Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliverables Analytical mindset with strong documentation skills High level of integrity and commitment to public sector values