CMD Project Manager Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Centre for Management Development (CMD), an autonomous institution under the Government of Kerala, is recruiting two Project Managers on contract for the Project Management Unit (PMU) of the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) Enterprise Digital Transformation Programme in Thiruvananthapuram. Monthly consolidated pay is Rs. 1,50,000 to Rs. 1,80,000, and 10 years of relevant IT industry experience is required. Apply online only at www.cmd.kerala.gov.in from 6 November 2026 (10:00 A.M.) to 13 November 2026 (05:00 P.M.). Only candidates professing the Hindu religion are eligible.

CMD Project Manager at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About CMD

The Centre for Management Development is an autonomous institution under the Government of Kerala that provides management consultancy, project management and training to Central and State Governments, local self-governments, development agencies and private and public sector institutions. The Travancore Devaswom Board is a statutory body constituted under the Travancore-Cochin Hindu Religious Institutions Act. It administers more than 1,250 temples and other religious institutions across southern Kerala. As per the directions of the Hon'ble High Court of Kerala, TDB has undertaken a digital transformation of its administrative, financial and operational systems, with Kerala State IT Infrastructure Limited (KITFRA) as Technical Consultant.

This notification is a revised version of Notification No. CMD/TDB/03/2026 dated 17.10.2026, as amended by Addendum-1 (No. CMD/TDB/03/2026/Addendum-1) dated 19.10.2026.

Who Can Apply

Educational qualification:

• MCA, M.Tech, or an equivalent recognised postgraduate qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• The qualification must be from a recognized University/Institute. Applicants with an equivalent qualification must submit an equivalency certificate issued by the competent authority; without it their applications will not be considered.

Experience (cut-off date for experience is 13 November 2026):

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the IT industry, including substantial experience in project or programme management.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise software platforms and cloud-native solutions.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary delivery teams of 20 or more members.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks and quality.
• Experience translating business requirements into scalable solutions with measurable outcomes.
• Proven experience managing delivery in Agile environments.

Desirable

• Recognised project management or Agile certifications, such as PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent.
• Experience delivering products or platforms incorporating AI capabilities.
• Experience in public-sector digital transformation or other regulated environments.

Age Limit

The upper age limit is 50 years, counted as on 13 November 2026. No age relaxation is allowed for any category.

Other Conditions

• Only candidates professing the Hindu religion are eligible to apply.
• Applicants must be citizens of India.

Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility details of the post.

Pay and Terms

• Monthly consolidated pay: Rs. 1,50,000 to Rs. 1,80,000.
• A 10% increment in remuneration will be granted for the second year, subject to satisfactory performance.
• The contract period is two (2) years or until completion of the programme, whichever is earlier. It is extendable for one further term based on performance and requirement.
• The appointment of Project Manager is purely based on the approval of the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB).
• Selected candidates will be deployed at the PMU, TDB Enterprise Digital Transformation Programme, Thiruvananthapuram.

CMD Project Manager Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, resource allocations and delivery metrics.
• Coordinate technical teams, business stakeholders and implementation partners.
• Monitor progress, resolve delivery issues, and manage risks and dependencies.
• Ensure that solutions meet approved business requirements and quality standards.
• Oversee deployment readiness, user adoption and operational handover.
• Report project performance and outcomes to the PMU and designated authorities.

Required Competencies

• Project planning, governance, reporting and change control.
• Backlog management in collaboration with product owners, MVP definition, prioritisation and release planning.
• Estimation, capacity planning and cross-functional coordination.
• Working knowledge of enterprise architecture, cloud technologies, APIs, integrations and DevOps practices.
• Understanding of information security, data privacy, quality assurance and applicable compliance requirements.
• Strong communication, team leadership, vendor coordination and stakeholder management skills.

How to Apply for CMD Project Manager

1. Apply in online mode only, through the website of the Centre for Management Development (www.cmd.kerala.gov.in).
2. Submit the application between 6 November 2026 (10:00 A.M.) and 13 November 2026 (05:00 P.M.).
3. Fill all relevant fields of the online application. Incomplete or incorrect forms will be summarily rejected.
4. Upload the latest photograph, scanned to less than 200 kB in *.JPG format only.
5. Upload the full signature made on white paper, scanned to less than 50 kB in *.JPG format only. Initials are not sufficient, and a signature in capital letters is not permitted.
6. Upload the original or provisional educational certificate issued by a competent authority.

Candidates who already applied under Addendum-1 need not apply again, and their applications remain valid. Candidates who applied under the initial notification may submit fresh applications only after reviewing this revised notification and satisfying themselves about their eligibility. The helpdesk number for problems with the online form is 0471 2320101 ext: 237,250, available 10am to 5pm on working days (Monday to Friday).

Documents Named in the Notice

• Latest photograph and full signature (JPG, sizes as above).
• Original or provisional educational certificate. Mark sheets, consolidated mark sheets or statements are not accepted and such applications will be rejected.
• Equivalency certificate from the competent authority, for an equivalent qualification.
• Experience certificates showing date of joining, relieving, duties and responsibilities, with the signature and seal of the authorised person. Appointment letters, salary certificates and pay slips are not accepted in place of an experience certificate.
• For the latest experience only, an affidavit with details of employer, designation, period, nature of job, tasks and responsibilities may be uploaded.

Selection Process

CMD reserves the right to determine the selection process based on requirements. It may include application screening, criteria-based screening, a written test, a skill test/proficiency test, an interview, or any combination of these methods. The rules for cut-off marks and shortlisting at all stages are reserved by CMD/PMU-TDB. Only shortlisted candidates will receive intimation by email, SMS or phone call about the selection process, and CMD may send intimation to download call letters through the registered email ID.

Important Instructions

• Applicants must keep a valid personal email ID and mobile number active until the recruitment process is complete, and should check the spam or junk folder for messages.
• Applications with a blurred or illegible photograph or signature, or with ambiguous experience certificates, will be rejected.
• If the particulars in the online form do not tally with the original documents, the candidature will be rejected.
• Information found false or incorrect at any stage makes the candidature or appointment liable to be cancelled or terminated without notice.
• CMD reserves the right to call for additional documentary evidence of qualifications, experience or other eligibility requirements.
• CMD/PMU-TDB reserves the right to modify or cancel the notification, revise the number of posts, or stop the recruitment process, without assigning any reason.
• CMD/PMU-TDB reserves the right to debar any candidate for malpractice, including a fraudulent claim of any benefit, relaxation or concession, or misconduct.

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