Deputy Manager - Contract Management & Execution

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: Deputy Manager – Contract Management – Ahmednagar

Educational Qualification: B.E/ B.Tech - Electrical

Experience Range (Min-Max): 4-12 year

Key Responsibilities

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.

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.

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.

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.

Contract & Project Management

• Conduct regular contract reviews to monitor:

  • Delivery commitments
  • Project milestones
  • Expected margins
  • Liquidated Damages (LD) exposure

• Track project progress and escalate risks that may impact timelines, cost, or profitability.

• Ensure project objectives are achieved within agreed scope, schedule, and business constraints.

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

What's in it for me?

• Diverse project portfolio that accelerates your skills and career development

• Collaborative culture with access to mentorship and learning opportunities

• Meaningful work that directly impacts customer success and satisfaction

• Clear pathways for advancement within project management and operations

Ready to launch your career in project execution? We'd love to hear from you!

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