Deputy Manager - Contract Management & Execution

Schneider Electric; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Deputy Manager – Contract Management in Ahmednagar. The role focuses on end-to-end order execution, contract reviews, and delivery compliance for MV switchboard projects.

You will coordinate customer inspections, dispatch clearance, and logistics, while ensuring accurate invoicing and cross-functional alignment. Ideal candidates hold a B.E./B.Tech in Electrical and have 4–12 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical engineering or equivalent.
• 4-12 years of relevant experience in contract management / order execution.
• Experience with MV switchboard projects and related customer inspections.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate customer inspections and dispatch clearance for MV switchboards.
• Plan and monitor dispatch schedules and coordinate with logistics partners.
• Ensure accurate invoicing and align with finance and logistics for order closure.
• Act as central liaison between Sales, Engineering, Production, Quality, Procurement, Finance and Logistics.
• Monitor contract milestones, LD exposure, and delivery commitments; escalate risks.

Skills

MV Switchboards

Customer inspections

Logistics planning

Invoicing

Contract tracking

Stakeholder management

Delivery commitments

LD exposure management

MS Office

Education

B.E./B.Tech - Electrical

Tools

SAP SD Module

Excel

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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