Deputy Manager - Contract Management & Execution

Schneider Electric; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Ahmednagar is seeking a Deputy Manager – Contract Management to drive end-to-end contract execution for MV Switchboard projects, including customer inspections, dispatch clearance, invoicing, and logistics coordination.

You will coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Production, Finance and Logistics to monitor milestones, manage LD exposure, track deliveries, and ensure on-time project closure.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical engineering is required.
• 4–12 years of experience in contract management or project operations.
• Experience with MV switchboards and SAP SD.
• Strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Customer inspection & dispatch clearance management.
• Logistics & transportation planning.
• Invoicing & dispatch documentation control.
• Cross-functional coordination with Sales, Engineering, Production, Quality, Procurement, Finance.
• Contract review to monitor milestones, margins, and LD exposure.
• Stakeholder communication on status, risks and action plans.

Skills

MV Switchboards

Customer inspections

Logistics planning

Invoicing

Contract review

Delivery commitment tracking

LD exposure management

SAP SD

Excel & MS Office

Education

B.E./B.Tech - Electrical

Tools

SAP SD Module

MS 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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Contract & Project Management
   • Conduct regular contract reviews to monitor:
     • Delivery commitments
     • Project milestones
     • Expected margins
     • Liquidated Damages (LD) exposure
   • Track project progress and elevate risks that may impact timelines, cost, or profitability.
   • Ensure project objectives are achieved within agreed scope, schedule, and business constraints.
6. 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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