Deputy Manager - Contract Management & Execution

Schneider Electric; Ahmednagar; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship & learning opportunities

Diverse project portfolio

Recognition programs

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Ahmednagar is seeking a Deputy Manager – Contract Management to drive end-to-end order execution for MV switchboard projects. You will oversee customer inspections, contract reviews, dispatch clearance, and invoicing, ensuring milestones are met and shipments stay on schedule.

You will coordinate across Sales, Engineering, Production, Quality, Procurement and Logistics to resolve bottlenecks, monitor LD exposure, and ensure successful project closure within defined scope,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 4–12 years of experience in contract management and order execution for electrical projects.
• Experience coordinating inspections, dispatch clearance, and logistics for MV switchboards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate customer inspections and dispatch clearance for MV switchboards.
• Plan and monitor dispatch schedules in line with project delivery commitments.
• Ensure accurate and timely invoicing and dispatch documentation.
• Drive cross-functional coordination across Sales, Engineering, Production, Quality, Procurement, Finance and Logistics.
• Regularly review contracts to monitor delivery commitments, milestones and LD exposure; escalate risks.
• Maintain clear stakeholder communication on project status, risks and actions.

Skills

MV Switchboards

AIS GIS RMU CSS

Customer inspections

Logistics planning

Invoicing processes

Contract review

LD exposure management

SAP SD Module

Excel & MS Office

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical

Job description

This role is essentially an Order Execution / Contract Management professional responsible for driving the complete cycle from customer inspection, contract review, execution monitoring, invoicing, dispatch, logistics coordination, and delivery compliance for MV Switchboard projects.

Position: Deputy Manager – Contract Management – Ahmednagar

Educational Qualification: B.E/ B.Tech - Electrical

Experience Range (Min-Max) : 4-12 year

Key Responsibilities

Customer Inspection & Dispatch Clearance

• Coordinate and manage customer inspections for MV Switchboards (AIS, GIS, RMU, CSS, etc.).
• Ensure all inspection observations and compliance requirements are addressed.
• Obtain customer approval and dispatch clearance within committed timelines.

Logistics & Transportation Management

• Plan and monitor dispatch schedules in line with project delivery commitments.
• Coordinate with logistics partners and transporters to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries.
• Track shipments and proactively address transportation-related issues.

Invoicing & Dispatch Management

• Ensure accurate and timely invoicing of customer orders.
• Monitor dispatch documentation and fulfilment processes.
• Coordinate with finance, commercial, and logistics teams to facilitate smooth order closure.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as the central point of coordination between Sales, Engineering, Production, Quality, Procurement, Finance, and Logistics teams.
• Drive alignment across functions to ensure project milestones and customer commitments are met.
• Resolve execution bottlenecks through proactive stakeholder engagement.

Contract & Project Management

• Conduct regular contract reviews to monitor:
  • Delivery commitments
  • Project milestones
  • Expected margins
  • Liquidated Damages (LD) exposure
• Track project progress and escalate risks that may impact timelines, cost, or profitability.
• Ensure project objectives are achieved within agreed scope, schedule, and business constraints.

Stakeholder Communication

• Communicate contract obligations, project status, risks, and action plans to all stakeholders.
• Maintain regular interactions with customers regarding inspections, deliveries, and project updates.
• Ensure responsibilities and deliverables are completed as per agreed schedules.

Functional Competencies:

1. MV Switchboards
2. AIS, GIS, RMU, CSS products
3. Customer inspections and dispatch clearance processes
4. Logistics and transportation planning
5. Invoicing and dispatch management
6. Contract review and delivery commitment tracking
7. Liquidated Damages (LD) exposure management
8. SAP SD Module proficiency
9. Advanced working knowledge of Excel and MS Office

Behavioural Competencies:

1. Ownership mindset
2. Strong stakeholder management
3. Customer-centric approach
4. Ability to challenge internal teams constructively
5. Excellent communication and coordination skills
6. Strong prioritization and decision-making capability

What's in it for me?

• Diverse project portfolio that accelerates your skills and career development
• Collaborative culture with access to mentorship and learning opportunities
• Meaningful work that directly impacts customer success and satisfaction
• Clear pathways for advancement within project management and operations

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