Manager - Contract Management - Ahmednagar

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

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Ahmednagar is seeking a Manager for Contract Management to oversee the order execution process. This role covers everything from customer inspections, contract reviews, invoicing, to logistics coordination and delivery compliance for MV Switchboards.

The ideal candidate will have a B.E/B.Tech in Electrical and between 4-12 years of experience, showcasing strong stakeholder management and process coordination skills.

This position assures timely project deliveries while maintaining high standards in compliance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 4-12 years of experience in contract management or related field.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to handle customer inspections and logistics effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate customer inspections and obtain dispatch clearance.
• Plan and monitor dispatch schedules for project commitments.
• Ensure accurate invoicing and manage dispatch documentation.
• Act as a coordination point between various teams.
• Conduct regular contract reviews to monitor project progress.
• Communicate project status and risks to all stakeholders.

Skills

MV Switchboards

Logistics and transportation planning

Contract review and delivery commitment tracking

SAP SD Module proficiency

Advanced working knowledge of Excel

Customer inspections

Education

B.E/B.Tech - Electrical

Tools

MS Office

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

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

• MV Switchboards
• AIS, GIS, RMU, CSS products
• Customer inspections and dispatch clearance processes
• Logistics and transportation planning
• Invoicing and dispatch management
• Contract review and delivery commitment tracking
• Liquidated Damages (LD) exposure management
• SAP SD Module proficiency
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel and MS Office

Behavioural Competencies

• Ownership mindset
• Strong stakeholder management
• Customer‑centric approach
• Ability to challenge internal teams constructively
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Strong prioritization and decision‑making capability

Equal Opportunity Statement

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.