Senior Commercial Operations Manager – Data Center

GE Vernova

. Develop commercial proposals, negotiate contracts, and manage commercial risk to secure profitable business opportunities for the Power Conversion & Storage Data Center business .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $119,500 - $199,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop commercial proposals, negotiate contracts, and manage commercial risk to secure profitable business opportunities for the Power Conversion & Storage Data Center business
Lead contract negotiations and customer meetings through contract execution and signature
Negotiate limitation of liability, indemnities, warranties, insurance, liquidated damages, and other commercial terms
Develop commercial proposals for low-, medium-, and highly complex RFQ/RFI/RFP opportunities
Work cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Legal, Engineering, Sourcing, and Project teams
Ensure compliance with commercial risk policies and approval processes
Lead technical, profitability, cash flow, and commercial risk reviews
Develop and analyze project cash flow models, cost escalation assumptions, foreign exchange exposure, pricing strategy, and profitability metrics
Drive competitive pricing strategies and commercial structures
Prepare, compile, and submit tender documentation and commercial deliverables
Support market expansion, commercial excellence, and strategic Data Center opportunities with GE Vernova businesses and global teams
Develop specialized knowledge of market trends, commercial practices, customer contracting strategies, and competitive positioning
Contribute to commercial strategy, policy deployment, and continuous improvement initiatives
Solve complex commercial, contractual, financial, and risk-related challenges
Analyze data, assess risk, and develop recommendations using internal and external sources
Identify opportunities for simplification, productivity, and growth
Mentor less experienced team members and potentially lead small to medium-sized commercial projects
Communicate sensitive concepts, build stakeholder alignment, and influence decisions through commercial reasoning and negotiation
Work with regional commercial and risk teams on process simplification and productivity improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
5–10 years of experience in Commercial Operations, Sales, Proposal Management, Contract Management, Project Finance, or a related commercial function supporting relevant energy, power, data center, grid, renewable energy, industrial automation, or electrical infrastructure markets
Minimum of 5 years of experience leading commercial proposals, reviewing customer specifications, developing contract strategies, negotiating commercial terms and conditions, and supporting equipment and/or service sales agreements, consortium agreements, EPC contracts, or long-term service agreements
Experience evaluating commercial risk, pricing strategies, profitability, cash flow projections, and contractual obligations
Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Legal, Engineering, Sourcing, and Project Management teams
Strong understanding of commercial contract provisions, including limitation of liability, indemnities, liquidated damages, warranties, insurance requirements, payment terms, and dispute resolution mechanisms
Ability to communicate complex commercial concepts, influence stakeholders, and support negotiations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable
Master's degree is desired
Experience in Data Center, Energy Storage, Energy Management Systems, Power Conversion, Grid Solutions, turbine, wind, industrial electrification, or related industries is desired
Experience negotiating multi-million-dollar domestic and international projects is desired
Knowledge of commercial risk management processes, contract governance, and stage-gate approval frameworks is desired
Experience with financial modeling, project cash flow development, foreign exchange analysis, cost escalation mechanisms, and profitability assessments is desired
Working knowledge of U.S. energy policy requirements, including ITC eligibility, domestic content provisions, prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements, and FEOC regulations is desired
Familiarity with U.S. and international trade regulations, tariffs, customs requirements, and supply chain compliance considerations is desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Health Coach access with a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
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 not provided