Manager - Projects

Sonepar Group (€33.3 billion ) is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in B-to-B distribution of electrical products, solutions and related services. Sonepar in India, Formerly known as ESK India was founded in 2009, a Leader in B2B Electrical Distribution of electrical equipment, technical services, and related solutions for Telecom, Industrial Automation, Integrated Supply, Networking Solution, Renewable Energy, Lighting, Power Distribution, Cabling Solution, Safety Tools, and Engineering Supplies primarily focused on Industrial & Commercial markets. Keeping Customers at the heart of our business approach, we understand their unique needs and design perfect solutions in achieving our goal to be a customer-centric organization. Over the years we have built an extensive network of trusted partners who support us in offering a comprehensive line of innovative and durable products which are backed by our powerful logistics, comprising of numerous warehouses and offices Pan India. Our product specialists & engineers provide an exemplary experience to our customers by offering them a wide range of products with competitive prices, training, and customized solutions. We are proud to be certified as “Great Place To Work” which makes us the “Employer of Choice” for Candidates across various Industries. JOB PURPOSE This position supports the Project Execution Department in India and is responsible for ensuring smooth execution of project billing, documentation, and site administration activities. The role involves managing and reconciling all internal and external invoices, maintaining commercial and technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle, and ensuring proper coordination for timely project execution and compliance. RESPONSIBILITIES • Responsible for project execution, coordination, conducting meetings, and handling technical and commercial discussions and decisions with customers as well as the internal site execution team. • Develops systems and procedures for project planning, scheduling, budgeting, billing, execution, reporting, commissioning, resource mobilization, and cost control, while ensuring successful and timely execution of projects. • Ensure effective project execution by implementing proper processes, systems, and procedures while monitoring project progress and taking corrective actions when required. • Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and ensure timely execution without cost overruns through proper planning and cost-control measures. • Coordinate with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Commissioning Engineers, vendors, contractors, customers, and internal departments for smooth project execution. • Maintain contractual obligations, monitor customer inputs and feedback, and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction. • Manage billing targets, cash flows, invoice dispatches, and timely collection of payments from customers. • Prepare and submit MIS reports, costing reports, operational reports, billing reports, and ensure compliance with quality standards and industry practices. MEASUREABLE DELIVERABLES • Timely completion of projects within approved budget and quality standards. • Achievement of monthly billing targets and timely submission of invoices. • Reduction in project cost overruns through effective cost-control measures. • Timely collection of customer payments and maintenance of healthy cash flow. • Submission of accurate MIS, costing, operational, and billing reports within defined timelines. • Improved customer satisfaction through effective coordination, issue resolution, and compliance with contractual obligation. KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS • 100% adherence to revenue targets • Outstanding: DSO • Cash flow (Actual Vs Budgeted) • Cost (Actual Vs Budgeted) • 100% Reduction in Project Man-hours • Customer Satisfaction Index • Timely execution of Projects - % Adherence to Schedule & contractual obligations • MIS Reports – Within Timelines • Project Closure – Within Timelines • Change order intake which will increase Top line as well as bottom line • Increase margin & maintain cash flow • Safe & healthy work environment CREDENTIALS & EXPERIENCE • Diploma or Graduate in Instrumentation/Electrical/Electronics having 12+ years or more. • Experience in Project Management of E&I / C&I projects. • Engineering & Commissioning experience will be added advantage. • Fluent in Business English, both written and spoken. ROLE LOCATION & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS • The candidate will be based at Kolkata. • Willingness to travel exceeds 70% of working time. • Flexible to visit customer sites, partner locations, and industrial projects as per business requirements. We are interested in knowing you more. Start an exciting new career and enjoy many employee benefits by applying online. Sonepar India is thankful for your interest in joining the team, only individuals selected for interview will be contacted. More information on Sonepar India: Website: www.soneparindia.com