Manager, Finance and Administration

CDM Smith; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Bengaluru seeks an experienced procurement/contract manager to lead cost estimation, pricing, and procurement strategies. The role involves supervising staff, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with government regulations across projects.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree with 10 years in related fields, including 2+ years in supervision. Travel 20–40% may be required, and background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 10 years in related field.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory/management experience.
• Willingness to travel 20–40% (domestic/international).

Responsibilities

• Oversees development of cost and pricing proposals for procurements; develops pricing strategy and conducts cost negotiations for contracts and work orders; provides assistance and cooperation to the headquarters with government audits.
• Develops the office budget in conjunction with the designated local manager.
• Manages the office’s financial issues including compliance with budget and contractual requirements, financial reporting and review, approval of invoices and coordination with the headquarters accounting function for payment processing and invoice development.
• Develops, manages, and monitors unit’s operating budget.
• Reviews and negotiates terms and conditions of solicitations, teaming agreements, contracts, subcontracts and other agreements.
• Manages post-award contract administration and closeout.
• Oversees a procurement function to ensure compliance with contractual terms and government regulations consistent with policies and procedures and government requirements, as required.
• Assists in the resolution of subcontract issues, if required.
• Advises office’s management and staff with regard to contractual, cost estimating and pricing, procurement and financial issues.
• Manages the day to day activity of staff.
• Provides feedback on performance issues appraisals.
• Manages the development and training of staff.
• Approves paid time off (PTO) requests and ensures human resources policies are followed.
• Provides administrative support to the unit’s management and staff in appropriate areas of expertise.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Contract management

Cost estimation

Procurement compliance

Staff management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

ERP/Oracle

Job description

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Job Description

• Oversees the development of cost and pricing proposals for procurements; develops pricing strategy and conducts cost negotiations for contracts and work orders; provides assistance and cooperation to the headquarters with government audits.
• Develops the office budget in conjunction with the designated local manager.
• Manages the office’s financial issues including compliance with budget and contractual requirements, financial reporting and review, approval of invoices and coordination with the headquarters accounting function for payment processing and invoice development.
• Develops, manages, and monitors unit’s operating budget.
• Reviews and negotiates terms and conditions of solicitations, teaming agreements, contracts, subcontracts and other agreements.
• Manages post-award contract administration and closeout.
• Oversees a procurement function to ensure compliance with contractual terms and government regulations consistent with policies and procedures and government requirements, as required.
• Assists in the resolution of subcontract issues, if required.
• Advises office’s management and staff with regard to contractual, cost estimating and pricing, procurement and financial issues.
• Manages the day to day activity of staff.
• Provides feedback on performance issues appraisals.
• Manages the development and training of staff.
• Approves paid time off (PTO) requests and ensures human resources policies are followed.
• Provides administrative support to the unit’s management and staff in appropriate areas of expertise.
• Performs other duties as required.
  

Skills & Abilities
Ability to interact with senior leadership as well as all levels of staff. Requires excellent verbal and written skills. Requires the ability to oversee the concurrent preparation of complex projects involving close attention to detail, coordination with
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree. 10 years of related experience with at least 2 of those years in a supervisory or management capacity. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Amount Of Travel Required
20% - 40%
Background Check and Drug Testing Information
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
Additional Pay Range Information
CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.
Additional Compensation
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Visa Sponsorship Available
No - We are not open to sponsoring for this position