Sourav Mohanty
Summary
Strategic Government Partnerships and Digital Governance leader with extensive experience in advancing digital initiatives and managing large-scale public sector programs in Odisha. Expertise in stakeholder management and ecosystem building, driving Digital Public Infrastructure, urban governance, and health initiatives through cross-sector collaborations. Skilled in leveraging technology and data-driven approaches to enhance public service delivery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
The Convergence Foundation (Aikyam)
Bhubaneswar
10.2025 - Current
- Led strategic engagement with senior government officials to strengthen state-wide mental health initiatives across Odisha in partnership with the Departments of Health & Family Welfare and Higher Education Department, Govt. of Odisha.
- Established governance, monitoring, and review mechanisms to track implementation progress, identify bottlenecks, and support timely decision-making across departments.
- Coordinated with multiple government departments and ecosystem partners to strengthen institutional collaboration and improve programme implementation.
- Developed implementation roadmaps, milestones, performance indicators, and review frameworks to support effective execution of state-level programmes.
- Synthesized programme data, implementation evidence, and stakeholder feedback to produce analytical reports and strategic recommendations for senior government leadership.
- Contributed to the Viksit Odisha 2036 roadmap through policy research, implementation planning, and evidence-based recommendations.
- Supported development of the State of the Sector Report in collaboration with BCG through research, policy analysis, and synthesis of sectoral evidence.
- Monitored partnership outcomes and facilitated coordination among government, academic institutions, and civil society organisations to strengthen programme effectiveness.
Senior Program Associate
eGov Foundation
Bhubaneswar
04.2024 - 10.2025
- Served as the primary liaison between eGov Foundation and the Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha, driving statewide adoption of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Digital Public Goods (DPGs) for urban governance.
- Worked closely with senior government officials, including departmental leadership and key decision-makers, to align digital transformation initiatives with state priorities and implementation roadmaps.
- Advised government stakeholders on the adoption and institutionalisation of the DIGIT platform, supporting policy implementation, governance reforms, and modernization of municipal service delivery.
- Led Business Process Re-engineering exercises with the Housing & Urban Development Department to assess existing municipal service delivery workflows, identify process inefficiencies, and redesign business processes for seamless adoption of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Digital Public Goods (DPGs)
- Led cross-functional coordination between the Government of Odisha, OCAC, technical partners and vendors, and implementation agencies to ensure timely deployment and operationalisation of state-wide digital governance initiatives.
- Established programme governance structures, implementation review mechanisms, and milestone tracking frameworks to monitor progress and support evidence-based decision-making.
- Facilitated regular strategic review meetings with senior government officials, translating implementation insights into actionable recommendations and driving timely resolution of operational bottlenecks.
- Coordinated end-to-end hosting and deployment of government applications on the State Data Centre (SDC) and AWS, ensuring compliance with state IT policies and infrastructure standards.
- Supported implementation of the SUJOG platform across Urban Local Bodies by coordinating stakeholder engagement, implementation planning, and capacity-building initiatives for government officials.
- Conducted User Acceptance Testing (UAT), business process validation, and field assessments, ensuring digital solutions aligned with government workflows and service delivery requirements.
- Developed strategic reports, executive presentations, implementation dashboards, and policy briefs to support senior government leadership in programme monitoring and decision-making.
- Worked with product, engineering, and government teams to translate policy and operational requirements into scalable digital solutions for municipal governance.
Program Associate
eGov Foundation
Bhubaneswar
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Led the statewide rollout and implementation of MUKTASoft across all 115 Urban Local Bodies in Odisha under the Housing & Urban Development Department.
- Managed programme implementation by coordinating with senior government officials, Urban Local Bodies, district administrations, and multiple implementation partners to ensure seamless statewide execution.
- Established structured implementation governance through periodic state and district review meetings, implementation monitoring, milestone tracking, and risk management.
- Worked closely with government stakeholders to strengthen public financial management processes through the adoption of digital workflows for Smart Payments, Smart Contracting, and Just-in-Time (JIT) fund management.
- Coordinated with technical teams and government officials to resolve implementation challenges, ensuring programme continuity and timely achievement of implementation milestones.
- Supported procurement and licensing of Aadhaar-based authentication services and coordinated integration with government digital platforms.
- Designed implementation dashboards using DSS and Kibana to strengthen programme monitoring, accountability, and data-driven decision-making.
- Conducted field visits, implementation assessments, User Acceptance Testing, and stakeholder consultations to validate system performance and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
- Planned and facilitated state-level and district-level capacity-building programmes, workshops, and Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions for Urban Local Body officials.
- Prepared programme performance reports, implementation updates, and strategic presentations for senior government leadership to support informed policy and operational decisions.
Associate
Janaagraha
Bhubaneswar
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Supported the Government of Odisha in the implementation of the JAGA Mission, a flagship urban transformation programme aimed at providing land rights, basic civic amenities, and transforming slums into safe and livable habitats for urban poor communities.
- Worked closely with the Housing & Urban Development Department, district administrations, and Urban Local Bodies to coordinate programme implementation, strengthen institutional collaboration, and ensure timely achievement of programme milestones.
- Managed stakeholder engagement across government departments, implementation partners, and community institutions, facilitating effective coordination within a complex multi-stakeholder ecosystem.
- Monitored programme progress through field reviews, implementation assessments, and data-driven reporting, enabling evidence-based reviews and informed decision-making by government stakeholders.
- Prepared implementation reports, programme documentation, and operational insights to support government review meetings, policy discussions, and continuous programme improvement.
- Supported capacity-building initiatives and implementation planning for government officials and field teams to strengthen institutional ownership and programme execution.
- Demonstrated strong execution and ownership by navigating implementation challenges, coordinating across diverse stakeholders, and contributing to the successful delivery of one of Odisha's largest urban development initiatives.
Fellowship
TATA TRUSTS
Bhubaneswar
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Led community mobilisation initiatives to strengthen citizen participation in urban slum governance and land rights initiatives under Housing and Urban Development Department, Govt. of Odisha.
- Designed and delivered capacity-building programmes for community stakeholders and local government representatives.
- Supported GIS-based mapping and digitisation of slum settlements through mobile survey tools, enabling accurate spatial data collection, beneficiary verification, and evidence-based planning for implementation under the JAGA Mission.
- Facilitated stakeholder consultations between communities, Urban Local Bodies, and government officials to improve programme implementation.
- Supported implementation monitoring, documentation, and reporting of urban development initiatives.
- Prepared programme reports, meeting documentation, and implementation updates to support decision-making and knowledge management.
- Strengthened institutional coordination through regular engagement with government agencies, local institutions, and community organisations.
Education
Master in Business Administration - Urban Management and Governance
XIMB- XUB
Bhubaneswar03-2019
Bachelor in Commerce - Accounting honours
D.A.V School of Business Management
Bhubaneswar03-2016
12th - CBSE, Science
Delhi Public School Kalinga
Bhubaneswar03-2013
10th - CBSE
St.Xavier's High School
Bhubaneswar03-2011
Skills
- Program Management
- Government institution strengthening
- Monitoring & review mechanisms
- State and district implementation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Policy Formulation
- Public finance implementation (MUKTASoft, PFM)
- Procurement coordination
- Evidence-based decision making
- Research and Reporting
- Training and Implementation
- Capacity Building
- JIRA
- Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word Excel)
- AI tools
- Events Coordination
- Event management
Certification
- Gatekeeper Training course under Centre for Mental Health Law & Policy, ILS, Pune
- NIE-ICMR e-Certificate course: NIeCer 102
- Neighbourhood level waste management
- Solid wast management
Timeline
Program Manager
The Convergence Foundation (Aikyam)
10.2025 - Current
Senior Program Associate
eGov Foundation
04.2024 - 10.2025
Program Associate
eGov Foundation
05.2023 - 04.2024
Associate
Janaagraha
10.2020 - 10.2022
Fellowship
TATA TRUSTS
04.2019 - 04.2020
Master in Business Administration - Urban Management and Governance
XIMB- XUB
Bachelor in Commerce - Accounting honours
D.A.V School of Business Management
12th - CBSE, Science
Delhi Public School Kalinga
10th - CBSE
St.Xavier's High School