Liaison Manager (7-10 Years)

ABP Empower; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

ABP Empower in India is seeking a Liaison Manager (Techno-Commercial) with deep experience in Indian Railways' technical and administrative systems. The role requires established relationships with RDSO, ICF, RCF, MCF, CLW, DLW, and Zonal Railways to coordinate product approvals and documentation.

You will travel across India to railways offices and production units, manage schedules, and provide weekly reports to senior management.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in corporate liaison or marketing with Indian Railways or PSUs.
• Field-intensive role requiring frequent travel.
• Ability to interpret technical and procedural requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary liaison between Tayal & Co. and Indian Railways across technical, commercial, and administrative levels.
• Travel frequently to RDSO, production units, and zonal HQs to follow up on approvals and inspections.
• Facilitate movement of files, QAPs, approvals, and vendor registrations.
• Maintain relationships with railway officers to ensure smooth coordination.
• Provide weekly reports on approvals, opportunities, and procurement developments.
• Coordinate product demonstrations, sample submissions, and site visits for RDSO or production unit officials.
• Monitor trial performance and inspection timelines across FSDS, Air Springs, and EP Brake Systems.
• Ensure submission of technical docs, compliance reports, and commercial correspondence.
• Support internal departments with live field information and action points.
• Build a network of contacts across railway offices to address bottlenecks.

Skills

RDSO specifications

Vendor approval workflows

Communication skills

Coordination with railway officials

Documentation accuracy

Willingness to travel

Education

Graduate degree (Engineering / MBA / Commerce)

Job description

We are seeking a Liaison Officer (Techno-Commercial) with a strong background in Indian Railways' technical and administrative systems. The ideal candidate will have established professional relationships within RDSO, ICF, RCF, MCF, CLW, DLW, and Zonal Railways, and will be responsible for coordinating product approvals, managing documentation, and ensuring timely communication between Tayal & Co. and railway authorities.

Ideal Experience:

7+ years in corporate liaison or marketing specifically dealing with Indian Railways or public sector undertakings (PSUs).

This is a field-intensive role requiring frequent travel, strategic relationship management, and the ability to interpret technical and procedural requirements.

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Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between Tayal & Co. and Indian Railways across technical, commercial, and administrative levels.
• Travel frequently to RDSO (Lucknow), production units, and zonal headquarters to follow up on approvals, prototype testing, inspection schedules, and other business matters.
• Facilitate the movement and tracking of files, QAPs, prototype approvals, and vendor registration processes.
• Maintain professional relationships with key officers and departments, ensuring smooth communication and procedural coordination.
• Collect on-ground feedback from officials and provide weekly reports to senior management on: o Status of pending approvals and inspections o Ongoing and upcoming business opportunities o Competitive or procedural developments within Indian Railways procurement chains
• Coordinate product demonstrations, sample submissions, and site visits for RDSO or production unit officials.
• Monitor trial performance, inspection timelines, and approval progress across product categories such as FSDS, Air Springs, and EP Brake Systems.
• Ensure complete and accurate submission of technical documentation, compliance reports, and commercial correspondence.
• Support internal departments (technical, marketing, and quality) with live field information, feedback, and action points.
• Build and maintain a network of contacts across railway offices to anticipate and address procedural bottlenecks.

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Required Skills and Competencies

• Deep understanding of RDSO specifications, vendor approval workflows, and Indian Railways' procurement hierarchy.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, QAPs, and product approval clauses.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and persuasion skills.
• Proven record of handling coordination with railway officials, inspectors, and consultants.
• Strong administrative discipline, documentation accuracy, and reporting capability.
• Willingness to travel extensively across India to railway offices, inspection sites, and Tayal & Co. production locations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Graduate in Engineering, Business Administration, or Commerce.
• 5-15 years of experience in railway liaisoning, vendor development, or government relations within the railway sectors.
• Candidates with existing connections in RDSO, production units, or zonal railways will be given preference.

• Experience

  7 - 10 Years

• No. of Openings

  5

• Education

  Graduate

• Role

  Liaison Manager

• Industry Type

  Railways / Metro Rail

• Gender

  Male

• Job Country

  India

• Type of Job

  Full Time

• Work Location Type

  Work from Office

• Face Interview Location

  Chandigarh