Sub-region Contracts Manager, India

Rockwell Automation; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mindfulness program

Volunteer time off

Volunteer program

Employee assistance

Wellbeing program

Digital learning library

Job summary

Rockwell Automation, a global technology leader, is seeking a Sub Region Manager for Contracts & Negotiations in India. You will lead a team handling complex commercial agreements, ensure risk-informed decisions, and collaborate with Legal, Sales, and Business Units to drive growth while mitigating contractual risk.

You will report to the Regional Contracts Manager-AP and operate in a hybrid India environment, traveling occasionally as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law, business, commerce, or related field is required or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial contracts, negotiations, and contract management.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams in a contract, legal, or commercial environment.
• Strong understanding of contract law, risk assessment, and commercial negotiation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Contracts & Negotiations professionals and act as escalation point for contractual matters.
• Negotiate and draft complex commercial agreements including sales, license, construction, subcontract, and NDA agreements.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate commercial, legal, and contractual risks while guiding internal stakeholders.
• Partner with Business Units, Legal, Sales, and other functions to obtain approvals for non-standard terms per company policy.
• Provide contractual guidance and ensure compliance with company standards throughout the contract lifecycle.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Risk assessment

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in law or related field

LLB/JD preferred

Job description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

As a Sub Region Manager, you will lead a team of Contracts & Negotiations professionals and be responsible for managing complex commercial contract negotiations across an assigned territory. You will collaborate closely with Business Units, Legal, Sales, Pricing, and Senior Leadership to support business growth while effectively managing contractual risk.

You will report to the Regional Contracts Manager-AP and work in India a Hybrid environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Contracts & Negotiations professionals, serving as the primary escalation point for contractual matters.
• Negotiate and draft complex commercial agreements including sales agreements, license agreements, construction contracts, subcontract agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate commercial, legal, and contractual risks while providing strategic guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Partner with Business Units, Legal, Sales, and other functions to obtain approvals for non-standard contractual terms in accordance with company policies.
• Act as a trusted business advisor by providing contractual guidance, ensuring compliance with company standards, and supporting business objectives throughout the contract lifecycle.

The Essentials - You Will Have

• Bachelor's degree in law, Business, Commerce, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial contracts, negotiations, and contract management.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams in a contract, legal, or commercial environment.
• Strong understanding of contract law, risk assessment, and commercial negotiation strategies.
• Ability to travel occasionally as business needs require.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have

• Law Degree (LLB, JD, or equivalent).
• Experience supporting industrial automation, manufacturing, engineering, or technology businesses.
• Expertise in negotiating complex customer and subcontractor agreements.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects.
• Industry knowledge in Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Industrial Automation, or related markets.
• Experience developing training programs and mentoring contract professionals.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Volunteer Paid Time Off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
• Company volunteer and donation matching program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
• On-demand digital course library for professional development

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.