Project Manager, Associate

Flowserve; Tamil Nadu; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve India Controls Pvt. Ltd. in Tamil Nadu is seeking a Project Management professional to lead the end-to-end Order-to-Cash process for customer projects.

You will ensure orders are executed accurately, delivered on time, invoiced correctly, and converted to cash with clear customer communication and cross-functional alignment. The role requires 4+ years in project management or Order-to-Cash, strong ERP/SAP skills, and excellent stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
• Typically 4+ years of experience in project management, order management, or Order-to-Cash.
• Experience managing complex customer orders, milestones, invoicing, and cash collection.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP.

Responsibilities

• Own project execution from order receipt through delivery, invoicing, payment collection, and closeout.
• Review POs, contractual terms, milestones, and delivery commitments.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and risk logs.
• Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Service.
• Monitor status, material availability, shipment readiness, and customer docs.
• Ensure timely invoicing aligned with milestones and terms; track receivables.
• Lead changes with approvals; provide regular updates and forecasts.
• Maintain data in ERP and reporting systems; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Order management

Commercial operations

ERP SAP

Excel

Power BI

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Position SummaryProject Management professionals lead and coordinate the end-to-end Order-to-Cash process for customer projects. The role ensures that customer orders are executed accurately, delivered on time, invoiced correctly, and converted to cash efficiently while maintaining strong customer communication and cross-functional alignment.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn project execution from order receipt through delivery, invoicing, payment collection, and project closeout.Review customer purchase orders, contractual requirements, commercial terms, milestones, and delivery commitments.Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, risk registers, action logs, and milestone trackers.Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, Finance, and Service teams to ensure on-time execution.Monitor order status, production progress, material availability, shipment readiness, and customer documentation requirements.Ensure timely creation of invoices aligned with contractual milestones, shipment terms, and customer acceptance criteria.Track accounts receivable, payment due dates, deductions, disputes, credit holds, and overdue balances.Partner with Finance and Collections teams to resolve invoicing or payment issues and improve cash conversion.Manage project changes, including scope, schedule, cost, and commercial impacts; maintain appropriate approvals and documentation.Provide regular internal and customer-facing project updates, including risks, recovery actions, and forecasted completion dates.Maintain accurate data in ERP, project-management, and reporting systems.Identify process gaps and lead continuous-improvement initiatives to reduce order cycle time, improve on-time delivery, and strengthen working-capital performance.Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, export controls, quality requirements, and applicable safety standards.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or a related field.Typically, 4+ years of experience in project management, order management, commercial operations, or Order-to-Cash functions.Demonstrated experience managing complex customer orders, contractual milestones, invoicing, and cash collection activities.Working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP, or similar platforms.Strong understanding of Order-to-Cash processes, including order entry, fulfillment, shipping, invoicing, receivables, and collections.Excellent stakeholder-management, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.Advanced proficiency with Excel and reporting tools; experience with Power BI is an advantage.Preferred QualificationsExperience in engineered products, manufacturing, industrial equipment, or project-based business environments.Familiarity with Incoterms, letters of credit, export documentation, and international trade processes.Experience working with global customers and cross-functional teams across multiple regions.Key CompetenciesCustomer focus and commercial acumenOwnership and accountabilityPlanning, prioritization, and execution disciplineFinancial and cash-flow awarenessRisk management and issue resolutionCross-functional collaborationData-driven decision-makingContinuous improvement mindsetPerformance MeasuresOn-time order fulfillment and delivery performanceMilestone achievement and project schedule adherenceInvoice accuracy and timelinessOrder backlog aging and dispute-resolution cycle timeCustomer satisfaction and project closeout quality