Contract Management Lead

Role Objective

To support

end-to-end contract lifecycle management

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 :

Milestones completion and Delay Guarantees

Performance Guarantees and PR / availability obligations

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 :

Contract status

Milestone adherence

Claims, LDs, and disputes

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 :

Tracking contractual obligations, milestones, and performance guarantees

Managing

liquidated damages, warranty claims, and entitlement recovery

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 .