Senior Commercial Operations Contract Manager NAM Power Transmission
Atlanta, GA - USA
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
At GE Vernova we are shaping the future of energy by delivering reliable innovative and sustainable grid solutions that support the energy transition across the globe.This role plays a key part in enabling sound competitive and well-governed commercial decision-making across the full commercial lifecycle with a strong focus on contract negotiation commercial risk assessment and risk management during the ITO (Inquiry-to-Order) and OTR (Order-to-Remittance) phases.
The position is primarily anchored in the ITO phase working closely with Sales and cross-functional stakeholders to support proposal development and commercial negotiations ensuring balanced risk-taking policy compliance and value creation in line with the Grid Solutions Deal Risk Management framework (Policy 5.0).
The role contributes to strengthening commercial rigor and operational excellence by providing structured pragmatic contractual analysis and by supporting the business in making informed decisions that protect long-term performance customer relationships and execution success throughout the deal lifecycle.
If you are motivated by complex negotiations cross-functional collaboration and meaningful impact this role provides a strong platform to continue growing your commercial leadership within a global organization.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Lead the review redlining negotiation and execution of customer and partner agreements (e.g. T&Cs NDAs Framework and Consortium Agreements) ensuring balanced risk positions aligned with business objectives.
Partner cross-functionally (Legal Tax Finance Operations EHS Sales) to structure deals align on commercial strategies and support competitive well-governed proposals.
Identify assess and manage contractual and commercial risks using standard tools; facilitate risk reviews and drive mitigation strategies with leadership alignment.
Own and enhance Commercial Operations (ComOps) processes ensuring consistent governance policy adherence and continuous improvement across the ITO phase.
Support ITO and project teams with KPI tracking risk/opportunity assessments contractual guidance and claims/dispute resolution as needed.
Drive capability building across commercial and sales teams by sharing best practices reinforcing risk policies and supporting change initiatives to improve efficiency and service quality.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Business Finance Legal Engineering or related area from an accredited university or college.
Minimum of 10 yearsof experience in ITO T&Cs negotiations and redlining ITO bidding phase Contract Management Sales Risk Mitigation Tendering Bid management and/or project management role.
Eligibility Requirements
Fluent English is mandatory.
Desired Characteristics
Strong negotiation communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage confidently with customers and internal teams.
Solid experience managing commercial and contractual risk in complex multi-stakeholder environments.
Exposure to Energy Power Transmission or large infrastructure projects is highly valued.
Clear structured communicator with strong written and presentation skills.
Ability to influence cross-functional teams through collaboration rather than authority.
Experience contributing to complex proposals and non-standard deal structures.
Strong understanding of contractual frameworks risk mitigation principles and governance.
Strategic mindset combined with hands-on execution capability.
Familiarity with CRM tools particularly Salesforce.
High level of autonomy accountability and professionalism in delivering results within defined operating guidelines.
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Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual 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
Required Experience:
Manager
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