Essential Responsibilities
As the North America Senior Commercial Operations Manager:
- Lead customer negotiations, ensuring an acceptable risk profile for GE given the specific scope of supply and deal dynamics; engage with approvers and subject-matter experts as necessary;
- Review and redline customer terms and conditions (T&Cs) and other commercial documents;
- Own the ComOps and respective risk process, including the use of tools and governance instances, ensuring development of consistent operations in ITO, adherent to our policies, processes & metrics; Drive early engagement, strategy development and approvals with region, product management, operations, and supporting functions;
- Partner with tendering to ensure high quality winning proposals and with sales to align commercial strategy with region’s plan for orders, cash and margin … support design and drive implementation of proposal standards and new commercial models to increase market reach;
- Ensure seamless hand-over of signed contracts to operations team;
- Interact with other functions and support broader GSI initiatives at the North America and Global levels
For opportunities associated with US Government:
- Transactional: Lead review and compliance process for all opportunities under GSI (such as contract reviews, Speak approvals, etc)
- Corporate: Engage with USG governance teams across GE Vernova and within Electrification to ensure compliance and standardized approach to USG initiatives
- Coordinate USG corporate efforts across Grid Solutions under the ownership of legal, and with inputs and support from each BL (such as SAM registration, DOE funding initiatives, audit requirements, etc)
- Support OTR Contract Management team in efforts associated with the USG
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Legal, Engineering or related area from an accredited university or college
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in Commercial Operations, contract management, sales, tendering, bid management and/or project management within energy (T&D, Power Generation, Oil & Gas), industrial, or infrastructure
Desired Characteristics
- Experience with complex projects, developing complex proposals or structuring complex deals
- In-depth knowledge of contractual terms and conditions; experience in structuring and negotiating contracts to minimize business risk
- Experience with High Voltage projects, including AC Substations, HVDC (High-Voltage DC) and FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems) technologies
- Experience with complex services contracts (Long-Term Service Agreements)
- Experience with US Government contracting (including FARs, DFARs, COTS, Buy America, etc)
- Strong contractual & negotiation skills
- Knowledge of electrical transmission and distribution projects or power projects
- Ability to influence and lead cross functional teams
- Previous experience in the Energy industry
- Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Self-sufficiency and ability to program manage
- Ability to think strategically and be operationally rigorous
- Change agent with strong business acumen
- Familiarity with the use and function of SPEAK4GE (SFDC)
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $128,400.00 and $213,900.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 15, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Legal, Engineering, or a related field
- At least 7 years of experience in commercial operations, contract management, sales, tendering, bid management, and/or project management
- Experience in energy, industrial, or infrastructure industries
- Experience with complex projects, proposals, or deal structures
- Knowledge of contractual terms and conditions and experience negotiating contracts to minimize business risk
- Experience with high-voltage projects, including AC substations, HVDC, and FACTS
- Experience with complex services contracts or Long-Term Service Agreements
- Experience with U.S. Government contracting, including FARs, DFARS, COTS, and Buy America
- Strong contractual and negotiation skills
- Knowledge of electrical transmission, distribution, or power projects
- Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams
- Strong oral, written communication, and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ability to program manage and work independently
- Strategic thinking, operational rigor, change leadership, and strong business acumen
- Familiarity with SPEAK4GE and Salesforce (SFDC)
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.
GE Vernova Insights
What We Do
GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.
Why Work With Us
Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.
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