Senior Commercial Operations – Contracts

GE Vernova

. Manage risk processes in the commercial Inquiry-to-Order phase .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $128,400 - $213,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing risk processes within the Inquiry-to-Order phase, with a strong focus on contract management, negotiation, and compliance in the energy sector. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and develop high-quality proposals while ensuring adherence to policies and governance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Commercial Operations ManagementContract Negotiation and StructuringUS Government Contracting KnowledgeHigh Voltage Project ExperienceProposal Development and Strategy

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementRisk ManagementProposal DevelopmentNegotiation SkillsProject ManagementKnowledge of FARs and DFARsUnderstanding of Electrical TransmissionExperience with Long-Term Service AgreementsComplex Deal StructuringHigh Voltage Technologies

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsStrong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsStrategic ThinkingChange Management

Tools & Technologies

SPEAK4GESFDC

Industry Keywords

Energy IndustryT&DPower GenerationOil & GasInfrastructureCommercial StrategyComplianceGovernanceBid ManagementOperational Rigor

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SFDC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage risk processes in the commercial Inquiry-to-Order phase
Lead customer negotiations and ensure an acceptable risk profile for GE
Engage approvers and subject-matter experts as necessary
Review and redline customer terms and conditions and other commercial documents
Own the ComOps and associated risk process, tools, and governance instances
Ensure consistent ITO operations and adherence to policies, processes, and metrics
Drive early engagement, strategy development, and approvals with regional, product management, operations, and support functions
Partner with tendering to deliver high-quality winning proposals
Align commercial strategy with regional plans for orders, cash, and margin
Support design and implementation of proposal standards and new commercial models
Ensure seamless handover of signed contracts to the operations team
Interact with other functions and support broader GSI initiatives in North America and globally
Lead transactional review and compliance for US Government opportunities
Engage US Government governance teams across GE Vernova and Electrification
Coordinate US Government corporate efforts across Grid Solutions, including SAM registration, DOE funding initiatives, and audit requirements
Support the OTR Contract Management team on US Government efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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 and FACTS technologies
Experience with complex services contracts, including Long-Term Service Agreements
Experience with US Government contracting, including FARs, DFARs, COTS, Buy America, etc.
Strong contractual and 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 SPEAK4GE (SFDC)
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Health Coach access
Employee Assistance Program
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
Company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Professional development opportunities
Relocation assistance is not provided