Deputy General Manager

• *Deputy General Manager**
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LNT/DGM/1770458

• WET\-Water \& Effluent Treatment IC
• Chennai Head Qrs.
• Posted On 12 Jun 2026
• End Date 09 Dec 2026
• Required Experience 17 \- 22 years

• *Skills**
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#### **Knowledge \& Posting Location**

Contract Management

#### **Minimum Qualification**

Bachelor of Engineering (BE)

• *Job Description**
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• *Deputy General Manager – “Contract governance and claim management”**

Shall be responsible for supporting businesses and project teams in managing contracts effectively, handling disputes in a consistent manner, and improving opportunities while reducing avoidable claims and disputes.

Responsibilities include

• *Business Contract Function**

• To ensure clarity, alignment, and timely decision making across the business.
• Provide guidance, coordination, and oversight for contract related matters across the business
• Approaches to dispute handling, contract interpretation, and risk management.
• Provides functional guidance on contract management
• Facilitates alignment on dispute strategies and positions
• Supports businesses in addressing complex contract issues
• Acts as a coordination point for significant claims and disputes

• *Disputes and Claims**

• All disputes and claims shall be reviewed and classified based on value, risk exposure, and potential precedent impact.
• Disputes of higher value or those with precedent implications shall be coordinated and managed at the central level to ensure a consistent approach across the business.

• *Approach to Disputes and Claims**

• Disputes and claims management through a collaborative process to ensure a clear position, a consistent approach, and informed decision making.
• Engagement with the Corporate Legal Team or external experts for significant disputes.

• *Existing Disputes and Claims**

• Visibility of exposure and status
• Sharing of learnings across businesses
• Timely identification of matters requiring support or escalation

• *Dispute Prevention and Contract Readiness**

• Timely issuance of contractual notices
• Maintenance of contemporaneous records
• Early identification of emerging claims
• Periodic reviews to discuss progress, challenges, and possible resolution strategies

• *Governance and Review Forums**

• Periodic discussions on significant disputes
• Monthly contract risk and readiness reviews with businesses
• Quarterly business level reviews to identify trends and improvement opportunities