Contract Management Lead, Mumbai

Job Description:

Role Objective

To support end-to-end contract lifecycle management for Projects / EPC and O&M contracts from post-finalization through execution, operations, and closure, ensuring contractual compliance, recovery of entitlements, dispute management, and strong governance to protect schedule, performance, generation outcomes and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Lifecycle Management

• Oversee end-to-end administration of Projects / EPC and O&M contracts from post-finalization to contract closure.
• Ensure contracts are administered in line with agreed scope, timelines, commercial terms, and governance standards.
• Act as the central point for interpretation and application of contractual provisions during execution and operations.

Contractual Compliance & Enforcement

• Track and enforce contractual obligations, including:
  1. Milestones completion and Delay Guarantees
  2. Performance Guarantees and PR/ availability obligations
  3. Warranty conditions and obligations
• Monitor compliance across all agreements and flag deviations impacting schedule, performance, or revenue.

Claims, LDs & Warranty Recovery

• Oversee recovery/ exposure of liquidated damages, warranty claims, and other contractual claims.
• Evaluate entitlement positions and recommend commercial, contractual, or legal actions.
• Support timely issuance of notices to preserve rights and remedies.

Dispute Resolution

• Support dispute resolution with vendors and subcontractors, in coordination with Procurement and Legal teams.
• Support negotiation, settlement, or escalation of disputes in line with contractual provisions and governance framework.

Contract Governance & Documentation

• Ensure timely documentation, amendments, variations, and closures of contracts.
• Maintain compliance with internal approval matrices and governance standards.
• Support audit readiness through disciplined record keeping.

 Contract Repository & Reporting

• Maintain a centralized contract repository with complete and current documentation.
• Develop and maintain contract MIS and reporting dashboards for management visibility on:
  1. Contract status
  2. Milestone adherence
  3. Claims, LDs, and disputes
  4. Warranty and performance issues

Desired Candidate – Experience & Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (mandatory).
• Additional qualification in Law / Management / Finance preferred.
• Formal training or certification in contracts / commercial management will be an advantage.

Experience

• 8–12 years of relevant experience in contract management, commercial management, or project contracts within the renewable energy or infrastructure sector.
• Hands-on experience in post-award contract administration for EPC contracts, O&M contracts, OEM supply and service agreements
• Proven experience in:
  1. Tracking contractual obligations, milestones, and performance guarantees
  2. Managing liquidated damages, warranty claims, and entitlement recovery
  3. Handling EOTs, variations, claims, and dispute resolution in coordination with Legal and Procurement
• Strong exposure to project execution and operations phases of renewable energy assets.
• Practical understanding of Indian contract law and renewable sector regulatory environment.